Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
Meta Quest 3S vs. Quest 3: More similar than you'd expect
Affordable or premium? The Meta Quest 3S might not share looks with the Quest 3, but it's more capable than you might expect, especially for the price.
Here's everything Garmin will and won't share with Google Health Connect
Sharing stats Garmin Connect won't share all of its data through Health Connect, and Garmin isn't interested in taking data from other apps.
This flagship Garmin fitness watch is shockingly accurate
Sunday Runday I spent a month judging the expensive, powerhouse Garmin Forerunner 970 for its HR, GPS, and step accuracy. Does it live up to the price?
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: Rumors, leaks, launch date, and everything we know so far
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 OnePlus Watch 2R is the best budget Android watch I've tested, and now it's another $50 off
Sleeper hit There's a range of cheap Android watch deals right now, but this dark horse OnePlus budget watch leads the pack in my opinion.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and 8 Classic might get a significant price bump
No surprise Samsung will likely make the Galaxy Watch 8 much pricier than its predecessor, bringing it closer to rivals' pricing for smartwatches.
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.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025): What we know about its surprise return
Ultra 2.0 We weren't sure if we'd get a Galaxy Watch Ultra 2; instead, it appears Samsung will give the Watch Ultra (2025) a similar price and look.
Meta Horizon Plus subscription: How it works, and is it worth paying?
So many games Meta Quest owners will get a pair of curated games every month, similar to Xbox Games with Gold or PS Plus. But is it worth it? Honestly, signs point to yes.
Best fitness trackers 2025
Time to get fit! There are a lot of fitness trackers out there, from regular ol' fitness trackers to full-fledged smartwatches. If you're trying to figure out which one to buy, we're here to help.
Google Pixel Watch 4: Everything we know and want to see
Same look, new perks From a new chipset and bigger battery to Gemini and Material 3 Expressive, here's how the Pixel Watch 4 will upstage the excellent Watch 3.
The best Android smartwatch today is $100 off. This is why you should and shouldn't wait to buy it
Deceptive deal? The Galaxy Watch 7 is cheaper and better than its Android watch rivals at 33% off, but some would-be buyers should wait for the Galaxy Watch 8.
As a Garmin expert, these are my three beginner picks that won't break the bank
Prime Day prep Are Garmin watches still worth the price as they keep getting more expensive? As a Garmin power user, I can point you to the best affordable options.
Prime Day is the perfect time to buy your first foldable phone. Here's why I'm already sold on this Razr deal
Prime Day prep I'm looking for a compact clamshell foldable, and July should be the best time to buy one: either a Prime Day Razr 2025 deal or a new Galaxy Z Flip.
Best smartwatches that can measure blood oxygen saturation levels 2025
SPO2 monitor If you want a watch that measures your blood oxygen saturation levels with plenty of other great perks, these are the best ones you can buy right now.
Will last-gen Galaxy and Pixel Watches die this year...and should they?
Wear OS Weekly Samsung and Google promise four and three years of updates, but it's always been unclear what happens with the final update. We're about to find out.
My experience with next-gen AR gaming glasses turned this skeptic into a believer
AC ThVRsday If AR glasses keep upgrading their visuals and stay relatively comfortable, they'll become a viable display option for gamers.
Google Pixel 9a review: The Energizer Pixel
It keeps going... The Pixel 9a has cutbacks to on-device AI, cameras, and charging that you'll gladly accept in exchange for its epic battery life and $300 discount.
A look into Google's Android XR strategy and its big gaming push
VR vision Google execs ran through their plans to make Android XR relevant after its notorious history with Google Glass and Daydream.
Meta and Google made big promises at AWE, but AR glasses' future is still messy
AWE 2025 Everyone at Augmented World Expo, shockingly, believes AR glasses will take off. But Google, Meta, and other XR brands disagree on how it'll happen.
Garmin Forerunner 970's running tolerance tool is too useful to be a 'premium' feature
Sunday Runday Garmin gave the Forerunner 970 running tolerance to make it appealing to serious runners, but casual runners need this feature a lot more.
Best of AWE 2025: The most promising XR gadgets from Niantic, Sony, Android XR, and more
AWE 2025 This XR event proved that VR headsets and smart glasses are about to improve by leaps and bounds over the current tech.
I've tested all of Samsung's smartwatches and these are the 6 best picks in 2025
Galactic greatness The best Samsung watch is normally the Galaxy Watch 7, but you may want a Classic bezel, Ultra battery, or last-gen prices.
