Alongside the Motorola Edge (2025), the company has introduced the Moto Watch Fit smartwatch, which, while offering smartwatch features, leans slightly towards being a fitness tracker. It forgoes Google’s Wear OS in favor of a custom RTOS but boasts a large display and long battery life. The wearable is priced competitively and is scheduled for release in May in select markets.
Electric-powered models have established themselves as a viable option in the motorcycle market. In the extremely popular 125cc class, I took a look at the Niu RQi Sport. While not available in the US, this e-bike can be operated by any motorist with a simple crash course, which would include taking an extension to one’s license in selected countries.
Although the iPhone has long supported display output via a wired connection, the function is very basic. However, this could change with the upcoming iOS 19 update, as rumors suggest Apple may introduce a Stage Manager-like experience to iPhones when connected to an external monitor or TV, potentially mirroring a productivity feature found in Samsung Galaxy devices.
Smart glasses are no longer a dream of the future. They are now a reality, and they are developing at a rapid pace. This is demonstrated not least by the impressive 210% growth rate in global shipments in 2024, according to the Global Smart Glasses Model Shipments Tracker from Counterpoint Research. The driver of this development? The Ray-Ban Meta has now undergone an extensive update with the Skyler model. For tech-savvy users, the question is no longer whether such wearables are relevant, but how deeply they can be integrated into everyday life.
A crazy rate of acceleration thanks to the equivalent of 15 hp, an all-terrain suspension, and road approval as a scooter? Hardly any other review unit attracted as much attention as the Niu XQI3. The e-dirtbike actually excelled in the review with a lot of riding fun and proved to be a good electric way through heavy city traffic. Is this the perfect e-vehicle for all those who find scooters too boring?
Although I’ve only tested the Garmin Lily 2, I’m a huge fan of Garmin’s approach in general—especially the wide range of features they offer in their app. Today, Garmin has officially launched the Instinct 3 Tactical Edition, a rugged smartwatch designed for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring something I wish all smartwatches had.
Motorola is a name that has been part of the tech world for over 40 years. Over the decades, the company has changed ownership several times—but in 2020, it marked a fresh new beginning with the launch of the Motorola Edge series.
Most of you would probably have known for a long time that Xiaomi also builds electric vehicles. You would also have noticed that these sporty EVs are currently only available in China and not anywhere else in the world. However, this situation is likely to change in just a few years. As the Japanese business newspaper Nikkei reported, Xiaomi is preparing to expand into international markets. From 2027 onward, the Chinese manufacturer’s EVs will also be sold outside the country’s borders to build on its domestic sales success.
Crisis intensifies for Tesla
While Google Photos is a powerful cloud-based photo gallery with advanced features, it has lacked a basic ability: downloading multiple cloud media files to a device in a seamless way. This is finally changing with the latest Android app version, which will enable bulk photo downloads.
I do admit this is a somewhat dramatic choice of words, but what happened at Tesla in the first quarter of 2025 was, strictly speaking, quite the crash landing. Sales and profits plummeted to such an extent that even CEO Elon Musk no longer has the option of simply letting everything operate as before. Due to his numerous engagements in the political environment under the eyes of US President Donald Trump, he wants to step on the brakes for now and devote more time to his companies, Tesla included.