TikTok gives special status to celebs, Chinese EV boasts range of 650 miles

TikTok has given special status to certain high-profile accounts, with moderators in Europe encouraged to be more lenient with content posted by people including Russell Brand, according to internal messages seen by the Guardian. The demand to be less stringent has also been underlined in meetings with moderators, the Guardian has been told. Documents suggest that…

Fossil Group announces £199 Gen 5E smartwatch

FSL3636829 Fossil Group has announced the new Fossil Gen 5E smartwatch which will be available to purchase from November 26. The watch boasts all the essential features of the original Gen 5, with new styles and sizes to choose from. Available in four colourways, the new £199 Gen 5E comes either…

Withings ScanWatch can help monitor COVID-19 symptoms

After gaining approval for medical use, Withings has announced the European availability of its ScanWatch to the general public - a device that can measure low blood oxygen levels present during COVID-19 and other illnesses. Developed by cardiologists and sleep experts, it is believed to be the world's first clinically validated hybrid smartwatch to detect…

Zing wearable is affordable alternative to Apple Watch

As we well know, wearable technology is going nowhere. It's estimated that 10% of 16-24 year olds own a smartwatch, and smartwatches were all over IFA this year. But in spite of their omnipresence, which is fast driving down prices, they continue to be prohibitively expensive for many people. The Apple Watch, the most costly, retains…

#IFA2015 trend report: five things we learned

IFA, Europe's biggest annual consumer electronics and home appliances show in Berlin, Germany, was packed full of exciting products as usual. Here are five key things we learned this year. 1. Women's smartwatches are definitely a thing While there have been some stylish-looking smartwatches released recently – the Apple Watch and the Alcatel OneTouch watch, especially – they are…