Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
Meta Connect 2025 live: the big Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses news, how to watch, what to expect, and everything from the big show
Connecting the dots From how to watch to what Zuckerberg will show off on stage, our Meta Connect 2025 guide will get you ready for a smart glasses party.
I got a private demo of Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses. Here's what it's really like to use them
Meta Connect 2025 From Meta AI demos to beta Neural Band controls, I got a clear idea of what you can expect from these premium Ray-Ban Display glasses.
The Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses are exactly what I've been waiting for
Meta Connect 2025 Meta made a sportier, longer-lasting pair of smart glasses with better AI shortcuts designed with athletes in mind — and I ran with them.
We tested the best LTE smartwatches and these are the picks you need to check out in 2025
Always connected If you depend on your wearable for just about everything, you may benefit from an LTE smartwatch. So, we've rounded up some of the best options.
The Venu 4 makes major changes to Garmin's health and fitness coaching, and we're intrigued
Mainline competitor The Garmin Venu 4 is Garmin's attempt to keep up with brands going all-in on medical advice, while also sticking to its coaching strengths.
Garmin's Instinct Crossover AMOLED: A premium hybrid watch for outdoor enthusiasts
Analog AMOLED Fans of the original Garmin Instinct Crossover or Instinct 3 have a new rugged hybrid option.
Best smartwatches for battery life 2025
Leading the charge With some smartwatches, you need to recharge every day or two. But these smartwatches last for a week, sometimes several weeks (or more!) per charge.
There's only one way Amazon's rumored AR glasses will compete with Ray-Ban Meta
Needs reFraming Amazon needs to convince its deal-loving customers to spend hundreds more than usual. It'll have to follow Meta's Ray-Ban template to pull that off.
Top fitness smartwatches for 2025: Track health, activity, and more
Time to get fit There are fitness bands — and then there are smartwatches. But some smartwatches can pull double duty in the fitness space too. These are the best ones.
Virtual Reality: A complete guide to VR headsets, AR glasses, and more
Ultimate Guide This is the Ultimate Guide to learn everything you need to know about VR headsets, VR glasses, and everything else!
These Samsung Galaxy Tab models support the S Pen in 2025
Putting pen to screen Which Galaxy Tab S, A, FE, and Active tablets work with Samsung's best stylus?
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro key upgrades over the Fenix 8: Is it worth it?
Fenix fight! Before you buy the Fenix 8 Pro for cellular, satellite, and a display upgrade, make sure you know what else has changed from the Fenix 8.
Meta Quest 4 and Quest 4S: Everything we expect from the Quest 3 successor
Thinking ahead The Quest 4 most likely won't arrive until 2026, but we already have some hints of what to expect courtesy of Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, and leakers.
The Suunto Race 2 is a tough Garmin Forerunner 570 rival for focused runners
Sunday Runday For anyone who thought the new Garmin Forerunner 970 and 570 were too expensive and focused on the wrong things, the Suunto Race 2 is what you're looking for.
Google Pixel Watch 4: All the information you need to know about the latest Pixel wearable
Same look, new perks No more leaks: The Pixel Watch 4 is officially here, and we have the rundown of every key hardware upgrade and new feature.
Hypertension alerts on Apple Watch just put every smartwatch rival on notice
Wear OS Weekly Every smartwatch brand wants to "save lives" and get people healthier. By detecting hypertension, Apple is making a major statement.
Meta Quest 3: Specs, 3 vs. 3S, games, accessories, and more
MR + VR From Meta Quest 3 specs to the best accessories, game enhancements and differences from the Quest 2 and 3S, our guide covers all the essentials.
Wear OS 6: One UI 8 Watch, Material 3 Expressive, Gemini, & more
Future of Wear OS Wear OS 6 may be Google and Samsung's most significant upgrade to Android watches since OS 3. Here are the highlights and the watches due to receive it.
Garmin watches' exploding prices and popularity go hand-in-hand, for better or worse
Sunday Runday I break down why Garmin raising prices has somehow led to greater sales, and whether people are overpaying for their Garmin watches.
This battery 'beast' smartwatch is a ridiculous 69% off during Amazon's leftover Labor Day sale
Absurdly cheap Spending only $109 on a Wear OS watch? That's a darn rare deal to find, let alone one that lasts at least three days per charge.
Best Wear OS watch 2025
Wear this If you want a feature-packed and stylish Wear OS watch, you have plenty of options from manufacturers such as Samsung, Google, Mobvoi, and more.
Best cheap smartwatch for Android 2025
Affordable wearables Looking for a solid cheap Android smartwatch? Check out these options, including Wear OS wearables, low-priced fitness watches, and stylish hybrids.
Best VR headsets 2025
Extend your reality Whether you have a gaming PC, a PS5, or prefer a standalone VR headset, we have recommendations for every type of VR headset buyer.
