WEAR THE WILD THINGS ARE

Whether it’s an action cam strapped to your cockapoo or a pair of musical shades, wearable tech takes many forms in 2020 – and these are a few of our scalding-hot faves

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GLANCE WOULD BE A FINE THING

Apple Watch Series 5

On every previous Apple Watch you’d need to flick your wrist or tap the glass to illuminate the OLED display. That changes with Series 5, which has an always-on LTPO display, making it easier to stealthily check how much longer you have to sit in a boring meeting. When you’re not looking at it, the display will dim just enough to remain visible at a glance; raise the watch and it’ll switch to full brightness.

Also new is a built-in compass, which can be used to check your direction, incline, latitude, longitude, and elevation. The Maps app has been updated, and there are three new compass complications. If you don’t know where you’re going with this thing on your wrist, you’ve had far too much to drink.

Opt for a cellular-enabled Watch Series 5 and you’ll be able to make international calls to emergency services, even if you haven’t activated the cellular plan. The ECG monitor remains, and the Watch can still tell when you’ve fallen over… if you really have had far too much to drink.

Apple Watch Series 5 With a new Always-On Retina display, Apple Watch Series 5 is always there for you. To monitor your health, help you stay fit and keep you connected.