5 surprising benefits of cold plunges, according to research – and how to make the most out of them, whether you’re out on a wild swim or at home doing a ‘James Bond shower’

I deep dived the research with the professionals to get you the best tips on how to use cold plunges to improve your health in many ways.
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ICYMI: the week’s 7 biggest tech stories from LG’s massive OLED TV news to glorious Whoop clones

Here’s the top news stories from Sony, LG, Spotify and more for January 24, 2026.

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This reduction would ‘offset the initial cost of the device’: New research argues for health services giving out Apple Watches to patients for free — here’s why

Science confirms what we knew all along: smartwatches are literal lifesavers.

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My Garmin kept accidentally calling people in the shower — here’s the simple fix

My Garmin watch has a life of its own in the shower — here’s how to set up a touchscreen locking hot key.

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I tested this budget, subscription-free fitness tracker and it actually offers Whoop some serious competition – especially in terms of value

We tested the Amazfit Helio Strap in the wild, and found it every inch the Whoop competitor at a very reasonable price.
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I tried Sony’s first clip-on open earbuds — could these be a rare miss for the headphones master?

The Sony LinkBuds Clip are here, but are they competitive?

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This lightweight exoskeleton lets you unleash your inner Tony Stark thanks to AI

The Vigx π6 is an AI-powered exoskeleton that can analyze the world around you.

Casio G-Shock leak hints at stealthy, metal Garmin rival that fans have been begging for since 1983

A leak suggests Casio could soon launch a new G-Shock GM-H5600 smartwatch. with a metal design and an optical heart rate meter.
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Polar Loop review: The screen-free fitness tracker is good on heart rate, but a software let-down

We tested the Polar Loop, the subscription-free Whoop alternative.

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‘A new era of e-bike use’ or ‘the dumbest ebike law ever’? E-bike restrictions are hitting New Jersey, and I’m worried it’s just the beginning

New Jersey has entered ‘A new era of e-bike use,’ but many hope its overly restrictive rules won’t spread –I worry they will.
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