Bucket Tech: HUAWEI Watch GT 6 Pro Editors Choice for 2025

The smartwatch is the biggest revolution to have happened for watches since the quartz movement. They went from single-purpose tools for telling time to more integrated personal devices, more powerful than early computers. Over the last few years, the smartwatch form factor has solidified its role as a health and fitness management tool. Arguably, the most annoying side effect of the smartwatch revolution was the shift from watch batteries that lasted months or even years to needing daily charging.

Huawei’s smartwatches were, however, way ahead of others in balancing innovative smart features with a battery life that would last up to two weeks. Now with the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro, they have outdone the previous record with up to 21 days of battery life. All this comes with even smarter health and fitness features. The combination of a sleek design, unmatched battery life, and advanced health and fitness features catapults the new watch to become the best smartwatch available in 2025.

Unmatched aesthetics

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro introduces a sleek raised bezel and a screen that's 5.5% larger. That seems like a tiny increase, but as the previous generation already had a fairly large screen, the bigger screen on the new generation now measures 1.47 inches. It can reach a peak brightness of 3000 nits, making it one of the brightest smartwatches available.

Crafted with sapphire glass, an aviation-grade titanium alloy body, and a nanocrystal ceramic rear cover, it boasts a classy appearance and is durable enough to withstand a beating. The GT 6 Pro comes only in 46 mm but offers three distinct colour options: the brown version with a brown composite woven strap, the silver version with a titanium strap, and the black version with a black fluroelastomer strap.

Up to 3 weeks of battery

Capable of lasting up to three weeks on a single charge, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro is definitely an outlier in the world of smartwatches. The watch features an advanced stacked battery, delivering 65% higher capacity than the previous model, and offers up to 21 days of battery life in light usage. And 40-hour battery life when using dual-band full constellation. However, the dual-band full constellation mode is typically only necessary when high-accuracy positioning is required, especially in challenging environments such as urban areas with tall buildings.

Advanced outdoor sports

Over a hundred workout modes are now standard for the HUAWEI WATCH GT Series watches. This time around, though, the watch goes beyond just workout tracking and becomes an active partner in your outdoor sports. The watch supports four different outdoor sports: cycling, trail running, golf, and skiing. The WATCH GT 6 Pro supports high-precision trail running with positioning tracks and other critical data, while golf mode is enhanced with new vector maps and interactive features.

For cycling, it introduces a virtual power feature, FTP (Functional Threshold Power), and virtual cadence data to create a comprehensive, pro-level system. FTP is a measure of the highest average power that a cyclist can sustain for about an hour without fatiguing.

The watch helps trail runners figure out every twist and turn of their path, thanks to an accurate positioning system, altitude trend chart, and real-time grade analysis. You can sync route data seamlessly from your phone to the watch with a single tap, and enjoy smart route sorting for instant access to your favourite routes. The all-new grade-adjusted pace feature converts uphill or downhill paces into an equivalent flat-road pace, helping you manage your effort like a pro.

Multi-dimensional emotional well-being

On the health front, powered by the new TruSense system, the series offers more nuanced and intuitive emotional health management. Multidimensional emotion detection offers comprehensive health analytics and cardiovascular health monitoring, ensuring comprehensive care for your body and mind, day and night. Beyond that, it provides precise insights into your physical and emotional state, while offering tailored features to help manage and improve your well-being. Compared to the previous generation's three, the new watch analyses 12 distinct emotional states.

Yet another reason to pick the GT 6 Pro is its cross-platform compatibility. Not only does the watch work seamlessly with Huawei smartphones, but iOS and Android users can also enjoy the advanced health and fitness features of the watch. For anyone who values performance without compromise, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro sets the gold standard.

Available now from R169 per month over 36 months or from R4,999 at selected retailers nationwide.

Bucket Tech: HUAWEI Innovative Product Launch 2025

Last week Friday in Paris saw HUAWEI launch the latest model in their Watch GT Series as well as other products part of their Innovative Product launch. The Watch GT 6 Pro is a perfect blend of Sport, Health and lifestyle wearable that looks stylish but packs more features than most of the smart watches available on the market. HUAWEI always marketed this particular model as "Fashion Forward" highlighting that while the competition might have their own devices on the market, they don't really fit into everyday wearables whiles the HUAWEI Watch GT can look great whether you're training or at a black tie event. At the Innovative Product Launch event in Paris under the banner of "Ride the Wind," unveiling a new line up of products including its next-gen HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series, HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate 2, and HUAWEI WATCH D2, combining high-fashion aesthetics with advanced health and fitness monitoring. Other exciting announcements included the debut of the HUAWEI nova 14 Series, HUAWEI FreeBuds 7i, and HUAWEI MatePad 12 X. 

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series embodies the "Ride the Wind" philosophy, blending fashion with athletic performance. With a ground-up engineering overhaul, the smartwatch delivers an impressive 21-day battery life and pinpoint outdoor positioning, powered by the all-new HUAWEI TruSense System for all-round, fast, and accurate health tracking metrics.

Building on a library of over 100 workout modes, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series introduces substantial upgrades to four essential outdoor activities: cycling, trail running, golf, and skiing. The new Cycling mode introduces a virtual power meter, providing professional-grade performance analytics without the need for a pro-level power meter, and unlocks a more advanced cycling experience. The Trail running mode gains next-level features, such as pinpoint positioning, altitude trend charts, and real-time grade analysis. Meanwhile, the upgraded Golf mode comes with a host of high-level features, including high-definition fairway maps.

HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate 2 and WATCH D2: Breakthroughs in Professional Fitness and Health Monitoring

The HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate 2 debuts as the industry's first smartwatch rated for 150-meter diving with audio functionality. Its groundbreaking sonar-based underwater communication enables underwater watch-to-watch messaging up to 30 metres and a one-touch SOS up to 60 metres, delivering more efficient underwater communication and greater peace of mind to deep-sea explorers.

The latest iteration of the HUAWEI WATCH D2 comes in a dazzling new Blue colour and supports more comprehensive blood pressure monitoring features, including single reminders and recurring reminders. Combined with individual measurements and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, these features create a robust and versatile system designed to meet the diverse needs of users for effective blood pressure management.

HUAWEI nova 14 Series: Reimagined Professional Portraiture with Ultra Chroma Camera

The HUAWEI nova 14 Series reimagines mobile portraiture with a pioneering Ultra Chroma Camera and a new and improved XD Portrait Engine, producing portraits of exceptional depth and texture. It excels in challenging low-light environments, such as live music venues, rendering scenes with stunning clarity and nuanced detail. The 50 MP front camera supports auto-focus Portrait Dual Camera and a special 5x portrait zoom, delivering remarkable selfie capabilities. There is also a wealth of groundbreaking AI photo editing features, including AI Best Expression and AI Remove, which place a professional editing suite at users' fingertips, ensuring that each shot shines through and is blemish-free.

HUAWEI MatePad 12 X and M-Pencil Pro: A New Era of Paperless Learning and Creativity

The newly unveiled HUAWEI MatePad 12 X PaperMatte Edition tablet comes equipped with an ultra-clear PaperMatte Display designed for visual comfort. The MatePad works seamlessly with the HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro stylus, which supports handy features like one-pinch in-app radial menu pop-ups, one-tap HUAWEI Notes access, and seamless twist-to-switch brush adjustments.

Huawei also announced the official kick-off of the GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity 2025. GoPaint 2025 will continue with its four signature categories: Narrative Art, Digital Watercolour & Ink, Sci-Fi Art, and Cutting-edge Painting, while introducing a new category, Animation. The initiative encourages creators worldwide to embrace their imagination and express it through digital art.

Now is Yours: Huawei Deepens Dialogue with Young Consumers

Another highlight of the event was the debut of Huawei’s new vibrant brand position, "Now is Yours." Representing its commitment to engage more closely with a new generation of global consumers, “Now is Yours” is underpinned by openness and inclusivity, aiming to create cultural and emotional resonance through technology that is both innovative and human.

Looking to the future, Huawei reaffirms its commitment to championing youth culture and utilising innovation as a universal language. By designing technology with greater warmth and empathy, Huawei aims to synchronise its rhythm with the global community, embarking on a shared journey into a future of infinite possibilities.

Bucket Tech: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the availability of the One UI 8 Watch update for Galaxy Watch Ultra, unlocking the motivational health features and refined, intuitive interface unveiled with the new Galaxy Watch8 series to a wider range Galaxy users. With the update, Galaxy Watch Ultra users now have access to powerful tools  like Running Coach, Vascular Load, Antioxidant Index, Bedtime Guidance, and High Stress Alert - all designed to help users build healthier habits through motivational insights.

With One UI 8 Watch, the user interface is optimised to deliver essential information at a glance on a smartwatch-sized screen. Multi-Info Tiles pull everything from health metrics to weather into a customisable view, delivering the information users need, exactly when they need it. Now Bar  ensures that whatever users are working on is always accessible. These One UI 8 Watch features integrate seamlessly with Galaxy Watch Ultra’s robust performance and durability.

Galaxy Watch Ultra remains the ultimate wearable companion for those who love outdoor adventure, all available in four stunning titanium finishes - including the newly introduced Titanium Blue. Meanwhile, Galaxy Watch8 is designed for everyday wellness with comfort and style, while Galaxy Watch8 Classic offers timeless sophistication paired with advanced functionality. The Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch8 Classic and Galaxy Watch Ultra in Titanium Blue are available now for purchase at Samsung.com and in stores.

Bucket Tech: HUAWEI Watch FIT 4 Series now in SA

Huawei today confirmed the availability of its latest smartwatch lineup, the new HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 Series, offering premium materials, improved health tracking, and pro-level sports modes in an ultra-stylish, everyday wearable. This fourth-generation release builds on the success of the popular WATCH FIT Series and steps confidently into a space typically dominated by higher-priced competitors, thanks to its aluminium and sapphire finishes, durable build, and intelligent tech.

Designed to fit your life

The new HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 Series includes both the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 and the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 Pro. Both models feature a contemporary square face design, a rotating crown, and clean, minimalist lines that blend function with fashion. The FIT 4 weighs just 27g and measures 9.5mm thin, with a sleek glass and aluminium frame. The FIT 4 Pro, slightly more rugged, features sapphire glass, a titanium alloy bezel, and an aviation-grade aluminium body. At 30.4g and only 9.3mm thick, it balances elegance with endurance.

Brighter screens, better visibility

Each model comes equipped with a large 1.82-inch AMOLED display, supported by Huawei’s Hybrid AMOLED technology. The FIT 4 provides up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness, while the FIT 4 Pro pushes it further with 3,000 nits, ideal for bright, outdoor conditions and high-glare settings.

Outdoor-ready with upgraded positioning

For the first time in the series, both models now include a built-in air pressure sensor for better elevation awareness, plus Huawei’s upgraded Sunflower Positioning System for enhanced GPS precision, particularly important for runners, hikers, and outdoor athletes. Water sports enthusiasts also benefit from the debut of route tracking for aquatic activities, expanding training metrics to cover performance on and in the water.

HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 Pro

Pro-level features for active users

The FIT 4 Pro offers a suite of advanced sport modes tailored to high-performance lifestyles. These include:

• Advanced Terrain Map Tracking with offline routes and real-time alerts
• Golf Course and Driving Range Modes with GPS mapping
• Diving Mode supporting up to 40m depth, with Freediving and Training options
• Trail Running Mode optimised for elevation and route accuracy

HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4

Smarter health tracking, day and night

Health tracking also sees a major upgrade across the series. New features include HRV (Heart Rate Variability) monitoring during sleep, all-day HRV tracking, and enhanced sleep insights (available via OTA updates). The integrated Emotional Wellbeing Assistant uses bio-signals to interpret mood shifts and provide real-time stress feedback. The FIT 4 Pro also includes temperature-based menstrual and ovulation predictions, offering personalised and data-driven support for women’s health.

Powerful battery performance

Battery life remains a major highlight. The FIT 4 delivers up to 7 days of usage in typical scenarios (up to 10 days max), and charges fully in just 75 minutes. The FIT 4 Pro does the same in only 60 minutes, making both devices ideal companions for everyday and extended use alike.

A bold contender in the wearable market

With its balance of fashion-first design, advanced functionality, and strong battery performance, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 Series offers exceptional value at launch. It’s a smart choice for users who want real insight, high performance, and serious personal style without the premium price tag.

Available immediately, the FIT 4 Series comes in black, purple, white, and grey from R2 999.00, OR add it to your Vodacom, Telkom or CellC plan from only R99 per month over 36 months. T’s & C’s apply.

And the FIT 4 Pro is available in an iconic green, black and blue from R4 999.00, OR add it to your Vodacom, Telkom or CellC plan from only R149 per month over 36 months. T’s & C’s apply.

Bucket Tech: HUAWEI WATCH D2

HUAWEI WATCH D2 brings 24-hour blood pressure monitoring to users’ wrists. It uses an inflatable airbag to measure blood pressure at set intervals, with reminders during the day and automatic readings at night. The watch supports various measurement scenarios, including standing, sitting, or reclining during the day, and performs automatic measurements during sleep.

ABPM is recognised as the gold standard for diagnosing and managing hypertension. It’s recommended by major health guidelines, including the ISH 2020 Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines, the 2017 ACC/AHA Blood Pressure Guidelines, and the 2018 ESC/ESH Guidelines for the management of Arterial Hypertension.

Lightweight Comfort with Premium Simplicity

The HUAWEI WATCH D2 is designed for comfort and convenience. It is compact and lightweight, making it ideal for continuous wear to monitor blood pressure throughout the day. Boasting a 1.82-inch large screen with a new colourful user interface and a 2.5D floating design. It’s also much smaller than traditional upper-arm monitors, with an ultra-narrow 26.5mm airbag.

Available in Black and Gold, the watch features a sweat-resistant, skin-friendly fluoroelastomer strap with TPU soft rubber, ensuring all-day comfort.

Comprehensive health management

The HUAWEI WATCH D2 offers comprehensive health tracking, including beat-by-beat ECG analysis, SpO2 monitoring, pulse wave arrhythmia analysis, heart rate, stress levels, and skin temperature monitoring. With a single tap, users can measure nine body indicators and generate a Health Glance report that highlights potential health risks. This includes measurements for heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen, stress, body temperature, ECG, vascular elasticity, pulse wave arrhythmia, and sleep breathing awareness. Additionally, the HUAWEI WATCH D2 is the first Huawei smartwatch to feature blood pressure analysis in the Health Glance function.

It also brings features such as over 80 exercise modes, with daily task tracking around exercise, diet, sleep, weight, and stress, to help users develop habits that form a healthy lifestyle to support blood pressure management.

HUAWEI WATCH D2 is equipped with the brand-new TruSense system, released earlier this year, the system has enabled Huawei to take a major leap forward in its sports health monitoring module and algorithms. The HUAWEI TruSense System is setting a new digital health & fitness paradigm that's defined by six key characteristics: accuracy, comprehensiveness, speed, flexibility, openness, and iteration (continual monitoring).

To ensure the long-term accuracy of its continuous vital sign monitoring, as well as deliver faster results, Huawei invested heavily in optical, electrical, and material science research, with the aim of overcoming the challenges that different skin tones, wrist sizes, and weather conditions pose to various sensors. Thanks to Huawei's innovations, the accuracy of basic indicators such as heart rate, SpO2, and blood pressure has been certified by authoritative industry bodies.

The HUAWEI WATCH D2 is now available for purchase through Huawei’s online store, HUAWEI Experience Stores, and select retailers, starting at R8,499.00. It is also offered at select Vodacom Stores from R245 per month over 36 months. For added peace of mind, Huawei offers the HUAWEI Care+ Service, available as an add-on with your new smartwatch.

Bucket Tech: HUAWEI Watch GT5 Feature Packed

HUAWEI’s recent wearable releases have taken the tech world by storm and caught the industry off guard. Against all odds, the company is making its mark by continuing to push past the ceiling of innovation. Even its recent wearable release, the new HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series, has lived up to the hype. Having already accumulated eight awards from authoritative voices like Android Authority, Tech Advisor, Wareable, Trusted Reviews, and Yanko Design, the smartwatch has garnered glowing reviews from critics everywhere.

But what are these showstopping features that have the keyboards of reviewers aflutter?

Strikingly Sharp Looks

Leading the charge in both design and technology, Huawei has recently taken a new approach to fusing fashion and functionality in this recent wearable release. It is this new focus that sees the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series masquerades as a dress watch really well.

This stye-focused positioning was commended by Tech Advisor, which also granted the watch an Editor’s Choice Award. As journalist Luke Baker describes it, “The HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Pro is one of the most stylish and premium-feeling wearables I’ve ever had the pleasure of using …  Aesthetically, it might be my favourite smartwatch to date."

With a choice of different variations between a sharp-edged bezel and a delicate jewellery-inspired ring design, the range makes the watch adaptable enough to match different outfits, occasions, and personalities. For further customisation, users can even switch up the watch’s look with a variety of watch straps and watch faces.

The best of all is the watch’s premium quality materials, far superior to what you would expect at its price point, especially when it comes to its Pro edition’s premium grade design. Fusing nanocrystal ceramic and aerospace-grade titanium alloy, the the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Pro adds extra-durable strength and a luxe finish to its exterior. As Trusted Reviews highlights in its review piece, "Huawei continues to hit the high notes when it comes to design, offering a sleek and premium design in the GT 5 Pro that belies the price tag.”

Groundbreaking Health and Fitness Tracking

The watch’s overall improvements brought about by the new hardware and software upgrades courtesy of the HUAWEI TruSense System have also raised the bar for accuracy, speed and comprehensiveness of its health and fitness features. As Android Authority highlights at the end of its review, “If you need accurate health tracking, then the HUAWEI GT 5 Pro might just be the watch you’re looking for.”

Yanko Design praises HUAWEI TruSense’s significant improvements to the accuracy of core health metric readings such as heart rate, blood oxygen (SpO2), and respiratory rate, awarding the watch an Editors’ Choice and rating its performance a whopping 4.5/5. As journalist Vincent Nguyen puts it, “By integrating physical and emotional health tracking, Huawei’s TruSense offers an unmatched combination of functionality and precision, helping users stay in tune with their bodies and minds daily.”

Detecting a wide range of health and fitness indicators, the user’s physiological condition and technical performance during sporting activities are now better assessed. Those opting for the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Pro can also enjoy additional in-depth insights into sports like golfing, diving, and trail running.

Phenomenal 2-Week Battery

With the GT Series, Huawei has consistently been a leader in battery performance. The 5th edition doesn’t disappoint in this area, and the watch lasts between 7 to 14 days, allowing users to track their health stats round the clock, whether they’re sweating it out in the gym or getting their beauty sleep overnight.

Tried and tested by Wareable, journalist Conor Alison highlights Huawei’s continued triumph in this aspect: “In isolation, though, the battery performance here is still very good; we enjoyed just shy of a week’s worth of battery life from the GT 5 even with the always-on display enabled and all of the health features set to continuous monitoring.”

Tech Tablets, applauds the brand’s leadership in battery life capabilities after journalist Chris G’s own experience with the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Pro, labelling it as “absolutely fantastic” and confirming that it “kills the competition with Wear OS and Apple Watches.”

A Watch for Everyone

Not only do reviewers laud the new watch’s stellar performance and unique designs, but many have also recognised that Huawei is outperforming industry standards and consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation. The best of all? These new features and innovations are available to all – not just Huawei mobile users but also iOS and Android smartphone users as well.

Bucket Tech: HUAWEI Watch Fit 3

HUAWEI’s latest addition to its smartwatch lineup, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3, is now available in South Africa This sleek and fashionable wearable boasts an ultra-thin body, a modern square-faced design, and an expansive 1.82-inch screen. With this latest addition to their lineup, HUAWEI continues to lead the way in providing unique and fashionable ways to express personal style while delivering exceptional performance and advanced fitness tracking capabilities. The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 promises to revolutionise the way you monitor health, stay connected, and express your personal style.

The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 is now available from authorised partners and operators and the HUAWEI online store in South Africa.

HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3

The WATCH FIT 3 effortlessly blends fitness, innovation, and a lightweight, slim design. It features the innovative HUAWEI Hybrid AMOLED technology, delivering a stunning visual experience with its ultra-high resolution of 347ppi. The larger screen, coupled with a peak brightness of 1,500 nits and automatic brightness adjustment, ensures that users can enjoy a comfortable and immersive viewing experience in any lighting condition. The watch's sleek and modern design is further enhanced by its ultra-narrow bezel, thanks to the hybrid rigid-flexible screen. This design innovation increases the screen-to-body ratio to an impressive 77.4%, giving you a large screen while maintaining a slim and stylish profile.

Sporting a modern and minimalistic square design with a three-dimensional arc surface and a striking colour contrast in the crown, the WATCH FIT 3 creates a distinctively modern and fashionable aesthetic. With a remarkably thin body measuring 9.9mm and weighing only 26g (watch body only), this trendy accessory can be tactfully paired with any outfit, making it perfect for fashion-conscious individuals.

In addition to its stunning display and design, the WATCH FIT 3 is equipped with a range of advanced health monitoring features. The brand new HUAWEI TruSleep™ 4.0 science-based sleep tracker provides users with comprehensive and accurate sleep data, offering personalised interpretations and suggestions for improved sleep quality. The watch also features the upgraded HUAWEI TruSeen™ 5.5 health monitoring, which ensures precise heart rate readings and efficient analysis of workout performance and daily health. For women, the WATCH FIT 3 integrates Menstrual Cycle Management, providing a comprehensive care system that makes information about menstrual cycles readily accessible and easy to understand.

Despite its advanced features and impressive display, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 maintains an exceptional battery life. The watch can support up to 10 days of use on a single charge, with typical usage lasting up to 7 days. Furthermore, the watch's quick charging capabilities allow users to get a full day of use from just a 10-minute charge.

With its cutting-edge technology, stylish design, and comprehensive health monitoring features, this smartwatch is set to revolutionise wearables and help users lead healthier and more connected lives.

Get your HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 today for an unbeatable R2999 on the at the HUAWEI online store or spread the cost with manageable monthly payments starting from R79 over 24 months at all Operator stores nationwide

Bucket Tech: New Gadgets from HUAWEI

HUAWEI South Africa, a global leader in innovative technology solutions, on Tuesday 25, July 2023 redefined the smartwatch experience for consumers in South Africa with the launch of its much-anticipated wearable series. The tech giant not only launched one watch but unveiled four remarkable models in the series, each catering to diverse lifestyles and preferences.  Featuring trendy designs and a variety of watch faces to choose from, all with exceptional battery life, the HUAWEI WATCH 4, HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 SE, HUAWEI WATCH Fit SE, and the HUAWEI Band 8 is a must have for those who want to enhance their health and fitness, even more so as it is compatible with both Android and iOS.

The launch, in collaboration with SuperSport United FC and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), coincided with the announcement of the TUT Matsatsantsa Ladies FC team, to highlight the significance of women's football. The smartwatches and band, featuring ground-breaking technology and performance were presented to empower the footballers and fitness enthusiasts alike with cutting-edge features for a healthier, more connected and immersive life.

HUAWEI WATCH 4 - setting new standards for smartwatch health management and connectivity

The HUAWEI WATCH 4 packs exceptional aesthetics with optimal power and performance. HUAWEI WATCH 4 is equipped with an upgraded version of the eSIM, that supports standalone communication to let users make calls and send messages without the need of a smartphone.  

With all-day health management features such as accurate heart rate readings, ECG, SpO2 measurements and more. Powered by HUAWEI TruSeen™ 5.0+, HUAWEI TruSleep™ 3.0 sleep monitoring algorithm, users can actively track their body vitals, whether they are active or training, or not.

HUAWEI WATCH GT3 SE – an all-purpose smart companion on your wrist with a two week battery

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 SE is the latest addition to the HUAWEI WATCH GT Series. As a refreshingly easy-to-use smartwatch, it builds on the legacy of the exceptional series by offering a two-week battery life, science-based workouts, and sleep health monitoring. It also comes in a highly attractive lightweight design with a myriad of smart features that make everyday interactions more enriching.

The HUAWEI WATCH GT3 SE is water-resistant and provides smart notifications, making it a compelling choice for users looking for an exceptional smartwatch experience without breaking the bank. Equipped with a built-in GNSS five-system high-precision positioning chip, which has excellent anti-interference performance it allows for tracking of science based workouts and accurate monitoring.

HUAWEI WATCH Fit SE - suitable for a high-energy lifestyle

Set apart from other smartwatches in its league, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT SE manages to pack a range of health features within its lightweight build and wallet-friendly value. Slim, stylish, and yet big on intelligence, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT SE comes with a host of functionality that are made easy to access and are suited for younger users who prioritise fuss-free lifestyle features.  With its large AMOLED display, customisable watch faces, and exceptional battery life, users can keep track of their workouts, heart rate, and sleep patterns with ease. The HUAWEI WATCH Fit SE also features GPS support, water resistance, and a wide range of sports modes for comprehensive fitness tracking. 

HUAWEI Band 8 - brings smart capabilities to your wrist at an affordable price

The HUAWEI Band 8 sets new standards in fitness tracking with its advanced health monitoring features. Designed for the fitness enthusiast, this sleek and lightweight smart band boasts continuous heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, blood oxygen level monitoring, and stress tracking. Users can stay connected with real-time notifications, music controls, and a vibrant touch display. Plus, users can get up to a 2-week long battery life and a 5 ATM-rated water resistance level, which means it can handle up to 50-metre static water pressure for 10 minutes.  Equipped with HUAWEI TruSleep™ 3.0 sleep monitoring technology and a thin and lightweight design the HUAWEI Band 8 powerful and comfortable to wear especially at night.

Each model is a testament to HUAWEI's dedication to innovation, quality, and user experience. The HUAWEI WATCH GT3 SE and the HUAWEI Band 8 are now available online. The HUAWEI WATCH 4 and HUAWEI WATCH Fit SE will be available from 1 August 2023.  To purchase your smart HUAWEI wearable visit the HUAWEI online store or for more information about these remarkable HUAWEI wearables click here now.

Bucket Tech: Vertagear Gaming Chair

Vertagear is celebrating its 7th Anniversary with the special launch of its latest update products line: the Vertagear 800 Series. The new 800 Series is a bold step towards a revolutionary future of ergonomics as it aims to tackle core health and comfort-related issues plaguing the industry-standard gaming chair. The new refresh lineup is equipped with Vertagear’s ContourMax™ and VertaAir™ Seat and promises to tailor itself to each individual’s specific needs to maximize comfort and healthy posture.

Video : https://youtu.be/B7smKnfRY3E

ContourMax™ Lumbar

In a natural setting, sitting for prolonged periods would normally cause inevitable back pain for any person. However, through our breakthrough research of ergonomics, we’ve engineered a new chair design that absolves all aches. Our patent pending ContourMax™ Lumbar features a layer of memory foam that adjusts specifically to the curves and angles of any individual’s body. Four highly durable Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) modules, consisting of 64 individual responsive branches, lay beneath the foam and shift themselves according to the shape and movement of the sitter’s back, always maintaining a healthy posture.

Video: https://youtu.be/uc8T3oKNoTI

1. Proper Posture for a Healthy Back

What if you could prevent back pain before it comes an issue? We’re revolutionizing the flat design of the prototypical lumbar and turning it into a contoured innovation. Our ContourMax™ Lumbar hosts two levels of modules, with the top level positioned towards your midback and the bottom level aligned with your lower back to fully support your backbone. The ContourMax™ alleviates tension throughout by adapting to your body’s shape and movement, keeping your back in a healthy posture no matter how long you sit or jitter around. Prevention is better than treatment.

Video: https://youtu.be/xCEg1hCUfUY

2. Dynamic Lumbar and Middle Back Support

Sitting still for extended periods can cause muscle pains in your back and chest. The four TPE modules of the ContourMax™ Lumbar and their 64 responsive branches relax your muscles. In addition, the ContourMax™ Lumbar is instinctively flexible, cuing your body to shift to different positions to retain ergonomic comfort when sitting for prolonged hours. Game healthier and harder.

Video: ContourMax™ Lumbar - Dynamic Lumbar and Middle Back Support

VertaAir™ Seat

If you are struggling with tightness and discomfort from the traditional gaming chair, we understand your pain. Our patent pending VertaAir™ Seat is a fresh concept that solves the primary issues plaguing traditional chairs.

Video: https://youtu.be/6Meq25MIvBc

1. Pressure Relief for Sit Bone for a Healthy Back

A major cause of back pain is gravitational pressure not evenly distributed and released when sitting for prolonged hours. Our seat padding is inspired by Bernoulli's principle to generate aerodynamic lift that can negate gravitational pressure evenly across your back and bottom.

Our VertaAir™ Seat comes equipped with eight hexagonal air pillars. These pillars host air tunnels with 4-way air emission tunnels, emitting air in and out to provide breathability and pressure relief on your sit bones for a healthy back.

Video: https://youtu.be/3RRbV2g_54c

2. Waterfall & Wide Seat Design

No more numbness in your legs when gaming for hours. The VertaAir™ Seat is designed with a soft curvy edge for more space, distributing pressure across your thighs, knees, and lower body evenly to prevent blockage of blood circulation throughout your legs. As a bonus, the waterfall, wide seat design allows users to retain a well-balanced, comfortable posture, letting them focus on their tasks without nagging discomfort.

Bucket Tech: Huawei Watch 3

If your devices are going to keep up with your fast-paced, always-active lifestyle, they need to interact seamlessly with one another. Syncing and interconnectivity issues simply won’t do. You need devices – laptops, tablets, smartphones, and wearables – that work as one, with each updating the others as you complete or set certain tasks.

Multinational technology giant Huawei understands this all too well and has always set out to create super devices that can connect to other Huawei products. This means that devices “speak” to each other with ease, and that you can carry on living your life while your favourite pieces of tech offer super-smooth support in the background. The HUAWEI WATCH 3 and WATCH 3 Pro, both of which are now available in South Africa, are no exception. Huawei has once again gone above and beyond in ensuring that these smartwatches add value to your world, rather than frustrating or hindering things in any way.

Running on HarmonyOS 2, the HUAWEI WATCH 3 Series has been designed with the internet of things in mind. HarmonyOS 2 provides a unified language that allows devices to connect and collaborate intelligently, so that you can enjoy a convenient cross-device experience. HarmonyOS 2 also brings a smartphone-like interactive experience to your smartwatch, ensuring everything is within reach on its control panel. View and schedule meetings without needing to take your phone out of your pocket, and receive instant notifications to ensure you don’t miss anything important. A simple swipe will also give you access to your watch’s workout modes, stopwatch, voice assistant, weather, phone, taxi services and navigation.

Yes, you read that right: “phone”. The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Series offers calling capabilities, just like your smartphone. Huawei knows that it’s not always possible or convenient to carry your phone with you, particularly if you’re doing activities like running, swimming, skateboarding or rock climbing. The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Series therefore supports a standalone communication system. By activating the eSIM service on your phone, you can use the same phone number on your Huawei watch, and enjoy the same data and tariff plan. Even if your mobile phone happens to run out of battery on the go, you can still use the HUAWEI WATCH 3 Series for real-time communication. Talk about smooth and seamless!

In emergencies, the HUAWEI WATCH 3 also supports fall detection and SOS alerts to enable phone calls to local emergency services. In help mode, you can choose from “Emergency call”, “I fell but I’m fine” or “I didn’t fall” and your smartwatch will provide you with the necessary support. If you want to take your safety to the next level, you can also activate AA Armed Response on your HUAWEI WATCH 3 or WATCH 3 Pro for just R35 per month. This powerful app enables you to ask for immediate and urgent help from the AA just by selecting the AA panic button. You’ll be able to see when the AA has received your alert, and how long it will take for one of their experienced responders to reach you.

Of course, these incredible connectivity features are only part of what make the HUAWEI WATCH 3 and WATCH 3 Pro super devices. They also come standard with world-class technology, boasting over 100 different workout modes, and the capability of monitoring every aspect of your physical health you might be interested in tracking.

The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Series is available now online at the Huawei Store. The HUAWEI WATCH 3, priced at R7,299, comes in Active Edition and the HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro, priced at R7,999, comes in Classic Edition. Both devices are also available at Vodacom and Takealot. Ts and Cs apply.

Bucket Babe: Kayla Baker

We did it! After what seemed like an eternity, we've finally made it to the end of January and I think we deserve a pat on the back for that or some sort of celebration and we thought we'd kick things off with the years first installment of the Bucket Babe. This feature was started not to only showcase the beautiful woman that reside in our country but also celebrate their accomplishments or their passions. Today's featured model for example has a career in which she helps new mothers and mum's to be keep in shape during and after their pregnancy. She's an avid traveler and like most people who live inland, loves to spend time at the beach. She's got a good eye for cars and makes a mouth watering sandwich you can read up all about that a more with our interview with her below.

.

Kayla Baker

BIO

Hi guys! My name is Kayla Baker and I'm a Pre and Post-Natal Fitness Instructor from Johannesburg, you can check our my Instagram page for what I do @mamavation_sa.

I have a passion for healthy living and helping ladies reach their goals, I love travelling and exploring different countries and cultures, I love anything beauty related.

My goals for 2020 is to expand my business, continuing to help woman with their fitness journeys and to keep travelling! 

LINKS

Q&A

1. Hot girls and hot cars go hand in hand, what ride would you like to  see yourself in?

• There are so many! One of them being the Lamborghini Urus.

2. What sandwich are you most likely to make for me? and will it be toasted or plain?

• Provolone cheese, prosciutto and pickled aubergine. Its amazing! And probably, plain for this one. 

3. Everyone loves popcorn (well I think they do) what is your topping/ sprinkle of choice?

• Lightly salted, topped with Astros, for sure.

4. Dream cover shoot?

• Anything fitness related or swimsuit/ beach related.

5. If given a choice, full time model or full time executive, what would you choose?

• Depends what the executive is for? I enjoy modeling, so that would be my first choice.  

6. Growing up you must have had someone you aspired to be, so who is your role model?

• Honestly, I never had anyone I wanted to be like. i was just learning to grow and enjoy myself.

7. Anyone holding that hand yet? or is it available?

• It's being held, Married.

8. Obviously being a female you would love fashion. Favourite label/ designer?

• We travel to the states for this exact reason! LOL. Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger are some of my best. 

9. What type of music gets your booty shaking?

• Anything really, depends on my mood.

10. Which city is your dream party destination?

• Ibiza. 

Photography by Epix Shoots & Embers & Envelopes