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The Fitbit Charge 5 is a powerful fitness tracker that picks and mixes the best features from all of Fitbit’s other devices. It has the on-board GPS of the Fitbit Versa 3 , the slim design and bright AMOLED screen of the Fitbit Luxe , and the stress-measuring app of the Fitbit Sense . It's a huge upgrade from the Charge 4, and if you're starting to get serious about your workouts (whether that's running, gym work, or a combination), it's an excellent option. Its heart rate monitoring is particularly impressive, making it a good choice for anyone with an interest in HIIT or spinning. When you're not working out, you'll benefit from smartphone notifications that can be read, opened on your phone, or dismissed with a quick tap, plus convenient call alerts so nothing important ends up going to voicemail. There are contactless payments through Fitbit Pay, and you'll receive regular reminders to get up and stretch, and reflect on the previous day's achieve...

One-minute review The Lumie Bodyclock Active 250 is a wake-up light and alarm clock that aims to rouse you gently with a simulated sunrise that increases in brightness over a period of time, with pre-programmed nature sounds to ease you into wakefulness. How well it works will depend on how heavily you sleep. Heavy sleepers will be able to snooze through the earliest stages of the sunrise and be woken gently as the brightness increases, but the illumination increases in steps rather than gently fading up, so those who sleep more lightly may find themselves startled awake by it. Similarly, the sounds (including a running river and birdsong) are very short, and loop after just a few seconds, which can become irritating rather than relaxing.  We found the 'sunset' feature more useful, dimming the light over a period of time so you're not tempted to stay awake playing on your phone for too long. It's a good way to wind down at night (particularly when paired with a boo...

One-minute review The Renpho Eye Massager is an interesting idea – a headset with a row of soft cushions over each eye, which gently inflate in series to provide a rolling massaging sensation. The compression is intended to relieve dry and tired eyes (whether it’s from staring at a screen for too long), promote circulation, and encourage relaxation. You can also opt for gentle heat during your massage, and vibration on your temples. There’s even soft music and nature sounds available at the touch of a button, or you can connect your phone to the headset’s built-in speakers via Bluetooth and listen to your own playlist. The physical sensation is very pleasant (particularly on the lower intensity settings), but it’s hard to relax when the headset is so loud. The eye pads inflate with a mechanical groan (around 50dB according to Renpho), then deflate with a sigh. It’s almost as loud as the music emitted by the headset’s speakers, and is hard to ignore. That said, Renpho is an establi...

Two-minute review Smart rings are a great idea in theory – small, discreet and unobtrusive – but difficult to get right. That's partly due to the difficulty of manufacturing them and obtaining components small enough, but it's also down to the difficulty of creating a device that's genuinely useful enough for people to be interested in. That's where Oura comes in: neat little ring that's all about balancing activity and rest. It's lined with sensors that collect biometric data 24 hours a day, and sync it with a mobile app where it's processed to help you understand what's happening in your body, and make sensible lifestyle changes. That might sound like nothing new,  but the ring form factor gives Oura a real advantage. The Oura ring is comfortable enough to wear all day, and is water resistant to 100m (Image credit: Future) The best fitness tracker is the one you wear every day, allowing it to build up a complete picture of your health and...

One-minute review Can the Y-Brush really clean your teeth in just 10 seconds? In our experience, the answer is yes... mostly. It's hard to deny the novelty of an electric toothbrush that promises to clean all your teeth at once, giving every surface more attention than a conventional brush in 1/120 of the time. However, we weren't awed by the performance. We wouldn't expect any toothbrush to eliminate the need for floss or interdental brushes, but in our tests using a disclosing tablet, we found that the Y-Brush left noticeably more deposits between our teeth than a standard electric toothbrush. We therefore needed to spend a little longer wielding the floss after brushing, which ate into the time we'd saved. You can't brush your tongue with the Y-Brush either, so you'll need to use a tongue scraper to finish the job. Mastering the Y-Brush technique takes a little time – you need to chew on the bristles while moving the brush from side to side – but even ...

Two-minute review If you're not in the UK, you might not be familiar with Pure Electric , but the company makes some of the best electric scooters around (including our current number one choice, the Pure Air Pro ). The Pure Flux One is its first electric bike , and is an easy and affordable way to hop around town without breaking a sweat – though there are a few rough edges that will hopefully be smoothed out with future models. At £999 (about $1,400 / AU$1,900), the Flux One is one of the most affordable commuter e-bikes around. You can find less expensive models on Amazon (many of dubious provenance) but we wouldn't advice skimping when it comes to a vehicle with a powerful motor that you'll be riding in traffic. Pure is a well established brand with a track record of good customer service including returns, free safety checks, and regular maintenance at service centers. The Pure Flux One has a detachable battery pack that's easily unlocked and removed fo...

Two-minute review The market for true wireless earbuds is increasingly crowded, and Amazfit is seeking to carve itself out a niche with the Amazfit Powerbuds Pro – a set of headphones designed to take care of your health both at your desk and while working out. Like the original Amazfit Powerbuds , released in July last year, the Powerbuds Pro are fitness-focused true wireless earbuds that can measure your heart rate during runs. This time, however, they’re not just for training sessions, and double as a useful tool for anyone working from home. Not only do the Powerbuds Pro offer active noise cancellation to block out distractions, they can also a warning if they detect that you’re slouching at your desk, and alert you when you’ve been sitting still for too long. With the Powerbuds Pro, Amazfit is clearly taking aim at Apple (Image credit: Future) It’s an unusual package of features, and one that makes these headphones really stand out, avoiding the need for separate bud...

Two-minute review The Huawei Watch 3 is a great looking smartwatch, and is the first to use Huawei’s own HarmonyOS. It runs smooth as silk, but as you’d expect, it’s not quite fully polished yet. There’s only a handful of extra apps available to download, and support for third-party services is limited. Nevertheless, if you’re using an Android handset (or one of Huawei’s own handsets), the Watch 3 is definitely a smartwatch worth your attention – and it’s likely to get even better as the ecosystem develops. The Watch 3 is built with fitness tracking in mind, and it comes with an impressive suite of tools for monitoring your everyday wellbeing (including sleep, step counts and SpO2) as well as workouts. We found its heart rate monitoring a little inconsistent during intense training sessions, occasionally registering unexpected peaks during interval sessions, but location tracking proved accurate during our pre-measured run, as did pace and cadence. We can see a lot of potential in...