Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
Garmin Instinct vs. Instinct 2: Should you upgrade?
Built for battle The Garmin Instinct 2 is a fantastic rugged smartwatch with durable battery life. But if you own the Garmin Instinct, should you upgrade? We'll help you decide.
Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 8: Every key difference
Pixel vs. pixel The Pixel 8a is barely a compromise compared to last year's Pixel 8, but there are a few downgrades in exchange for the $200 off the price tag.
Ray-Ban Meta tips and tricks: Key AI features for Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Meta Display glasses
Meta AI mega-guide From new Meta Ray-Ban Display and Oakley Meta Vanguard features to hidden Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) tricks, here's every feature and app you should know.
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!
Samsung Galaxy Watches will 'soon' detect warning signs for heart failure
Saving lives Apple made a splash with hypertension alerts; now Samsung will tackle its own serious health condition: Heart failure.
Strava sues Garmin as decade-old grievances boil to the surface
Strava v Garmin Strava claims that Garmin Live Segments, heatmaps, and popularity routing infringe on its patents and a 2015 private agreement between them.
I've tested all of Samsung's smartwatches and these are the 5 best picks in 2025
Galactic greatness Finding the best Samsung watch for yourself depends on whether you want the flagship Galaxy Watch 8, a Classic bezel, Pro battery, or last-gen prices.
Google Gemini AI: 2.5 Pro, Live, best features, linked apps, and more
Google AI From Gemini 2.5 Pro to all the Google apps that use Gemini, this guide will break down every key AI feature and whether you need to pay for it.
The expensive Garmin Venu X1 just got its first major deal
Favorite deal Despite owning a Fenix 8 and Forerunner 970, I've been wearing this unique, ultra-skinny Garmin watch for marathon training, and now it's $100 off.
Meta AI on Ray-Bans vs. Gemini on Android watches: The pros and cons
Wear OS Weekly Your Android watch and Meta AI glasses are designed to become your primary AI solution — but with very different perks and downsides.
The best Prime Day Garmin deals (so far) - early savings on some of our favorite fitness watches
Get fit for less Amazon's Big Deal Days sale kicks off on October 7th, but you don't need to wait to find some amazing Garmin watch deals.
Don't wait for Prime Day — Garmin's best starter watch has NEVER been this cheap!
Birthday savings The Garmin Vivoactive 6 gives you the essential Garmin experience for hundreds less than most watches, and now it's cheaper than ever.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Galaxy Watch 6: Mostly unchanged, with nine key differences
Annual upgrade Key Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. 6 upgrades make it clear who should upgrade and who should stick with their 2023 watch.
Walmart's Pixel Watch 3 deal drops this impressive Android watch at an all-time low
Last-gen bargain Should you spend $350 on a new Pixel Watch 4 when the Watch 3 only costs $199? We'll help you decide!
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) impressions: Fantastic battery life, old complaints, and future potential
Sunday Runday I've spent over a week with the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) glasses, which have solved my biggest complaint with my 2023 pair — but didn't fix everything.
COROS is teasing an 'all-new Apex' mountain watch; here's what we expect
Mountain power Coros is teasing an "all-new APEX" that will be the "ultimate mountain sports watch" coming October 15. Here's what we know and expect from it.
Samsung is offering up to $250 off the Galaxy Watch 8 or Ultra — with a discount you could easily miss
Trade-in optional Samsung has all-time-low deals on the Watch 8 series, but we can't guarantee that everyone will see these "exclusive offers."
Top fitness smartwatches and trackers in 2025: Track health, activity, and more
Time to get fit There are fitness bands — and then there are fitness trackers and smartwatches. Some smartwatches pull double duty in the fitness space. Here are the best ones.
Garmin Venu 4 vs. Venu 3: Did Garmin's best all-around watch get even better?
Worth the upgrade? We ran through every major hardware upgrade and new software perk to help you decide if the Venu 4 is good enough to replace your Venu 3.
Will wireless Bluetooth headphones work on Quest 3 or 3S?
Can or should? While Bluetooth headphones are technically compatible with Quest 3 and 3S, there are several reasons (such as latency) to look at alternatives.
Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus add richer sound and better charging to its open-ear workout earbuds
Dolby + Qi Shokz's air conduction headphones haven't changed much from the OpenFit 2 formula, but you will get better charging and Dolby-ified audio.
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.
The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 is the Android powerhouse you'd expect
Flagship power The Dimensity 9500 emphasizes raytracing performance, efficiency while multitasking, and significantly faster on-device AI tasks.
