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Google has released its Timeline update, which recaps your 2024 journeys and compares your total travel distance to the circumference of the Earth.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/googles-2024-timeline-update-is-like-spotify-wrapped-for-your-travels

HMD has announced the HMD OffGrid, a location tracker that brings satellite communication capabilities to any smartphone.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/phone-accessories/no-iphone-no-problem-this-batman-style-location-tracker-brings-satellite-messaging-to-any-smartphone

PS5 owners are equally divided when choosing to turn their console off or putting it in Rest Mode.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/do-you-turn-off-your-ps5-or-put-it-in-rest-mode-when-youre-done-according-to-sony-the-decision-is-a-50-50-split-for-all-players

A new leak reveals Google Gemini could be making its way to Wear OS.

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/gemini-looks-set-to-replace-google-assistant-on-your-wrist-as-google-plans-a-massive-ai-upgrade-for-wear-os

The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential helps you schedule heating and cooling, and spot opportunities to cut energy consumption.

https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-thermostats/ecobees-new-smart-thermostat-could-save-you-money-on-heating-and-its-half-the-price-of-the-latest-google-nest

Xbox Rewards gets a big update with an overhaul to Game Pass Quests.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/xbox-rewards-update-overhauls-game-pass-quests-and-brings-them-to-pc-for-the-first-time-but-theres-a-slight-catch

Android phones are getting their own MagSafe wireless charging update, with the Galaxy S25 first in line.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-galaxy-phones-are-officially-getting-qi2-wireless-charging-in-2025-as-more-galaxy-s25-renders-leak

Leaked specs suggest the foldable iPhone could have a tiny cover screen paired with a big foldable screen.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/the-foldable-iphone-could-have-a-surprisingly-small-cover-screen-but-im-not-convinced

Qualcomm’s big CES 2025 laptop play is a new Snapdragon X chip that’ll usher in Copilot+ PCs for around $600.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/laptops/qualcomms-new-snapdragon-x-arrives-at-ces-2025-and-im-excited-about-how-this-cpu-could-seriously-heat-up-competition-with-budget-laptops-and-copilot-pcs

OM System's CEO says new outdoor gear is coming soon in 2025, and that the brand will double down on outdoors focus.

https://www.techradar.com/cameras/mirrorless-cameras/rugged-new-om-system-camera-and-lenses-are-on-the-way-but-meaningful-upgrades-are-needed-to-restore-my-faith-in-the-fading-brand