Wearable Accessories

They’re small, they’re smart and they’re delightfully difficult to lose, being attached to your wrist and all. Is it any wonder so many of us now count smartwatches as the companion we can’t live without? “With a host of features all promising a smarter, healthier and more organised you, there’s a perfect smartwatch or fitness tracker out there for everyone,” says John Wong, The Good Guys Buyer – Mobiles and Plans. “Whether you’re an Apple or Android user, the latest smartwatches really can streamline and simplify your life.”

If you’re looking for your own wonderful wearable, here are five tips to help you snap up your smartwatch soulmate.

Whether she’s a fitness fanatic, social butterfly or fashion-forward mum – or any mum in between! – there’s a perfect smartwatch to suit. And what better gift for Mother’s Day 2026 than the latest wrist-based tech that offers convenience and connectivity for mums on the go? For a fitness tracker or smartwatch that offers the features, functionality and flair that Mum needs to be all she can be, you’ll want to do your research.

And here’s where this handy guide can help! Read on to find the right wearable for your mum this Mother’s Day.

Serious arm candy when it needs to be and working as hard as the perfect white T-shirt, a smartwatch is as much a wardrobe staple as a good pair of jeans – and the latest models are ready for their close-up.

“We all want a wearable that alerts us to messages, keeps on top of our diary, tracks our health and fitness and makes speedy, smart payments, but the big brands know it’s got to look stylish too or we’re not going to wear it,” says John Wong, The Good Guys Buyer – Mobiles & Plans. “That’s why smartwatches are now a bona fide fashion accessory, letting you display your personal style.”

Ready to get snazzy, slick or suave with the best smartwatch? Here’s how to do it:

For diehard runners, there is nothing like the endorphin rush that comes from pounding a 5km run, feeling the wind in your hair and the sun on your face. But if you need help getting motivated, some good beats (to run in time with, and with lyrics that drive you forward) could be the key. That means investing in a great pair of running headphones – the perfect workout buddy.

If you’ve been shopping for a new USB charger, you might have seen some models labelled with a very mysterious-sounding phrase: GaN or gallium nitride technology. It sounds technical – like something from the periodic table of elements. But, in simple terms, it’s next-gen tech that’s going to make charging your phone, laptop and wearables so much easier and faster, particularly when you’re on the go.Here’s everything you need to know about GaN charging – and why you need a GaN charging station.