AS THE PANDEMIC settled in to stay, smartwatch sales boomed.
According to a report from international research firm Kantar, 15% of Americans now wear smartwatches, up from under 12% in mid 2020.
It is no longer enough for a smartwatch to have a heart-rate monitor, step counter and basic apps.
The latest smartwatches are equipped to accompany you everywhere from the deep sea to deep REM sleep.
Here, a guide to some of the most powerful features a discerning buyer should expect.