Accessories

True story. 5 weeks ago I realized I needed a new backpack for work. I wanted something stylish with a laptop compartment. It didn’t need to be big, just look …

Once upon a time, those who wore glasses were considered geeks or uncool. But today, thanks to new materials and a variety of choices, glasses are now considered a fashion …

Any new form of technology will naturally come in at a higher price tag. Often, with electronics, a higher price tag also indicates more features and state of the art …

If you take a look at the amazingly fascinating history of hats, you’ll learn that they began as a way to protect the head and face from harsh weather conditions …

Mobvoi’s Ticwatch S2 and the Garmin Fenix 6 are both marketed as watches for sportspeople. Ticwatch S2’s website shows people doing moderately intense activities like mountaineering and surfing. Garmin Fenix …

Gloves are a wonderful accessory. They are not only worn for protection, but they also accentuate the beauty of any outfit you wear. A nice pair of gloves doesn’t only …

Of all the things that people wear, jewelry has a special significance. More than any other item you can put on, jewelry is used to show your status, convey messages …

A necktie is a long piece of cloth that is usually worn by men to adorn their suits or formal clothes in a formal setting. The necktie can also be …

Fashion accessories are used to essentially contribute in some way to the wearer’s outfit. They are designed to complete the whole look and compliment the outfit. Accessories are further used …

For the longest time, pearls have been seen as a symbol of beauty, grace, and purity. Pearls are the gemstones that often get passed down from grandmothers to their daughters …

Mobvoi’s Ticwatch S2 is marketed as a hardy smartwatch meant for outdoorspeople who want to do sports like mountaineering and surfing. It’s pretty hardcore. The Ticwatch S2 also comes with …

Leather belts are some of the most popular items in the world since the leather industry is responsible for revenue of $53.8 billion USD worldwide each year. This means that leather …

I remembered when I first got my hands on the Fossil Sport Smartwatch. It was one of the first few smartwatches that I reviewed and it impressed me. Time has …

A scarf is a simple piece of fabric that is wrapped around the neck or shoulders, and sometimes, over the head. A scarf is longer than it is wide and it …

Nothing gives better bang-for-buck than the entry-level Ticwatches and that includes the Ticwatch S2. The Ticwatch S2 is superior to its competitors because it is more durable, has decent battery …

YIKES. How does any watch compete with the Apple Watch Series 5? It’s the most excellent watch out there… as long as you are using an iPhone. It won’t pair …

The last review I wrote was the Ticwatch S2 and the Ticwatch E2 which basically are two watches with minor differences. Luckily this time, I wouldn’t have to pull out …

This is a great consumer-grade sports watch showdown. The Ticwatch E2 markets itself as a watch that’s meant for sporty people — just look at their website which features a …

When I received the Ticwatch S2 right after reviewing the Ticwatch E2, I immediately felt a sense of familiarity and disconcert.  On the one hand, the Ticwatch S2 looked 95% …

Are these two watches even comparable? Both the Ticwatch E2 and the Garmin Fenix 6 that I am reviewing here can tell the time and have some basic smartwatch capabilities …

The Ticwatch E2 is marketed as a sport watch and so is the Polar Vantage V. But they are leagues apart. Not only in how they look, function and the …

Just fresh from writing a comparison between the Ticwatch E2 vs the Apple Watch, I thought it’d be a good opportunity to write about the Ticwatch E2 vs Samsung Galaxy …

Every time I have to write a comparison between another watch and the Apple Watch Series 5, I shed a little tear. The Apple Watch is just too good. It’s …

The Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle is my favourite Wear OS smartwatch. It provides the best Wear OS experience you can have because the Carlyle’s hardware is one of the best …

In my review of the Ticwatch E2, I gave it the thumbs up for its affordability, features and comfort. In essence, I really liked it. The Ticwatch Pro is Mobvoi’s …

I love these comparisons. Two equally spec’d watches that would attract the same type of consumer. At the same time, writing this review almost feels like I’m finding a needle …

Is there even a point to comparing the Garmin Fenix 6 against a watch that costs about a tenth of its price? If you are in the market for an …

It’s been a while since I used the Ticwatch Pro so I decided to wear it for a while to refresh my memory, whereas the Garmin Fenix 6 is one …

It’s always quite a show when two top-tier watches go head to head. The Garmin Fenix 6 is the culmination of all the best parts of Garmin’s smartwatch line and …

In life, you can’t have everything and when it comes to smartwatches, it becomes most obvious once you’ve used the Garmin Fenix 6 and the Apple Watch Series 5. I …

I have come to realize that the more sports-oriented a watch, the less likely it will have features that are available in a general-purpose smartwatch. The Garmin Fenix 6 is …

The Garmin Fenix 6 and the Polar Vantage V are two watches that deserve to go head-to-head first among the many comparison reviews that I will write. They’re meant for …

I’ve just done a review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch vs the Garmin Fenix 6, and that really gave me some perspective. In that review, I examined the best sports …

I really like the Fitbit Versa 2, and I really like the Galaxy Watch and the Galaxy Watch Active 2.  But the reasons why I like these two watches are …

This is the review that I have been waiting to write.  It’s like one of those Chevrolet vs Ford pickup truck reviews that review two systems that are technologically on …

If you haven’t read it already, make sure to read the Galaxy Watch vs Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle review. That is the fairest test between two equally spec’d watches where …

The previous review that I wrote involved the Samsung Galaxy Watch/ Active 2 vs the Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle. It’s the fairest way to compare two major smartwatch platforms because …

When I was learning economics, the Latin phrase ceteris paribus (with all other things being equal) would always come up. Age and experience also taught me that most of what …

There’s a meme going around the internet that has been in-vogue for quite a while now. It shows a Pikachu with a wide-open mouth, depicting Pikachu as shocked. It has …

I have always imagined a “smartwatch” to be a watch which functioned as a watch and also helped you do tasks that would otherwise require you to interact with your …

We all love the tales of underdogs and the rags to riches stories. There’s something very powerful about having someone less privileged win against someone who always had a silver …

The Apple Watch Series 5 and the Fitbit Versa 2 share a strong resemblance, especially our review units. Both had black straps and a thin, black watch case. The only …

The word “apple” brings a nice and warm feeling to everyone. It’s a relatable everyday fruit that is supposed to keep the doctor away. Similarly “Apple” is a relatable brand …

The difference between the Polar Vantage V and the Fitbit Versa 2 is one that defines what a pro and an amateur. It’s Usain Bolt versus a father who takes …

The Fossil Sport Smartwatch costs much less than the Polar Vantage V. Surprisingly, the Fossil Sport puts up a good fight against the Vantage V and is a clear winner …

Apple products represent an ecosystem where everything works together in unison. Like two strangers who meet for a date and immediately click. Just like those two strangers, the Apple Watch …

Wearable technology has continued to rise in popularity. According to a Smartwatch Total Market Report conducted by technology research firm The NPD Group, Smartwatch sales were up by 51 percent …

Two of society’s elites met at a conference to solve a problem that has confounded people since time immemorial — how do we help people lead better lives? The first …

Placed side-by-side, the Polar Vantage V and the TicWatch Pro are about the same size, they have buttons and they have rubber-like straps, but that’s more or less it for …

The Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle and the TicWatch Pro are twins separated at birth. The Carlyle was nurtured by the elite of society, took swimming lessons, went to the best …