Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
Best Samsung tablet 2025
Options galore Samsung makes the best Android tablets, and these models are the best of the best.
Cool Pixel Watch features keep trickling in from the Wear OS 6 dev code
Hidden depths Wear OS 6 is already public, but there are some unrevealed features in the developer preview that have us intrigued, like adaptive charging.
I ran a half marathon with the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, here's how it went
Sunday Runday I usually only wear my Ray-Ban meta glasses in casual settings, not during workouts. As much as I like them, my running experience reminded me why.
Marvel's Deadpool VR hands-on: Bloody combat, tricky swordplay, and niche comic baddies
Merc with a Mouth Summer Games Fest just unveiled a premiere trailer for Deadpool VR, but I already tried out a hands-on demo of the game, and it's a blast.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: Classic leaks, One UI 8 Watch, Gemini, & more
Classic redux It appears the Galaxy Watch 8 will bring back the Classic design, stick with a similar battery size, and add new health AI tools.
The more features Samsung Health gets, the more I dread the inevitable AI subscription
Wear OS Weekly With all the official and leaked info about upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 features, I suspect a Samsung Health subscription will arrive soon after.
Google Gemini AI: 2.5 Pro, Live, features, connected apps, and more
Google AI From Gemini 2. Pro to Nano and Live, this guide will break down every Gemini version and how to best use them.
Garmin has patented long-term blood glucose tracking; here's how it'd work
Blood glucose Garmin watches already pair with Dexcom for indirect blood glucose monitoring. This patent shows how Garmin watches could directly help diabetics.
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.
Google Pixel Watch 3: Specs, features, and buyer's guide
Third time charmer From specs to current and upcoming Wear OS features, this Google Pixel Watch 3 buyer's guide will explain everything new and prospective buyers should know!
HMD Global is reportedly making a Wear OS watch with a camera
Android vet, watch newbie A leaker claims the HMD Rubber 1 will have a built-in 2MP camera and 1.85-inch OLED display, possibly targeting younger users.
Best fitness watch of 2025
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.
People have waited years for a 'Garmin sleep band.' Will Garmin get it right?
Garmin v. Whoop A "Garmin sleep band" would fill a niche that long-time Garmin watch owners have waited years for, but will Garmin emulate Whoop in the worst ways?
You need a fitness reboot this summer. Your smartwatch has the tools you need.
Sunday Runday I walk through everything you should do in June, July, and August to rekindle your workouts and health goals, using your smartwatch.
The leaked Galaxy Watch 8 Classic design is bold, but I have concerns
Wear OS Weekly Fusing the Galaxy Watch Classic and Ultra lineups into one design could be the right move, but the Watch 8 Classic may scare long-time fans away.
Best Garmin watch 2025
Best for fitness training These are the best Garmin watches across the Venu, Forerunner, Instinct, Fenix, and other Garmin lineups, for every type of athlete.
Samsung Galaxy AI: Phones, Now Bar, Gemini, and everything else you should know
New tricks We break down Samsung phones have Galaxy AI, how the features compare to Gemini, Agentic AI, and everything else you should know!
Wear OS 6: Material 3 Expressive, One UI 8 Watch, Gemini, & more
Future of Wear OS Wear OS 6 looks to be the biggest update yet, based on everything Google revealed. Here's everything we know about next-gen Pixel and Galaxy Watch software.
I put Garmin Trails and May update features to the test; they have room for improvement
Sunday Runday Garmin Trails tries to challenge dedicated apps like AllTrails and Komoot, and while the tools are there, it has early pain points.
Our favorite cheap smartwatch just got cheaper with a whopping 25% discount for Memorial Day
Cheap Smartwatch An affordable smartwatch gets even cheaper.
Wear OS 6 will bring Facer back onto Android smartwatches; we asked Facer what to expect
Google I/O Once Wear OS 6 rolls out, your Galaxy or Pixel Watch will get access to 3rd-party WFF faces again. We interviewed Facer's CPO for more info.
I got an early look at Wear OS 6 on the Pixel Watch 3 at Google I/O
Wear OS Weekly I stumbled upon Pixel Watch 3s loaded with Wear OS 6, and tested its new scrolling, Tiles, and dynamic theming.
Samsung Project Moohan: Everything we know about Samsung's Android XR headset
A new contender Samsung Project Moohan will be the first Android XR headset to make its debut in 2025. Here's everything we know so far.
