Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
Last chance! Level up your fitness goals with these holiday Garmin deals before it's too late
Holidays Garmin is still running quite a few discounts for the holidays, including new models like the Vivoactive 6 and Forerunner 970 that you've been craving.
Best fitness trackers
Time to get fit! There are a lot of fitness trackers out there, from regular ol' fitness trackers to full-fledged smartwatches. Wondering which one to buy? We're here to help.
New Year's Resolutions Starter Kit: 45 tech and fitness accessories to hit your 2026 goals
Start your 2026 journey We picked the best fitness watches, accessories, and apparel we've tested that'll help you hit your New Year's resolutions in 2026!
The Garmin Vivosmart 6 should arrive soon to shake up the fitness tracker market
Tracker time It's been nearly four years since we've seen a new Vivosmart; now we have an idea of what to expect, including an overdue GPS upgrade.
Best GPS smartwatches and fitness trackers 2025
Accurate positioning We have rounded up the best GPS watches with all-systems or dual-frequency satellite data and fitness trackers with built-in GPS.
Fans of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses should be excited about the Android XR glasses
Wearables Weekly Having tested Google's prototype AI glasses and reviewed multiple pairs of Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses, I already see plenty of similarities and differences.
Best Wear OS watch
Wear this If you want a feature-packed and stylish Wear OS watch, you'll want to prioritize Google and Samsung, but alternatives like OnePlus have their benefits.
December Pixel Watch 4 update adds one-handed gestures and upgrades a key Gemini tool
Wear OS 6 Google finally brings gestures like double pinch to Pixel Watches, while making Raise to Talk easier to use and smartening up a key Watch 4 exclusive.
The Wear OS ecosystem shrinks even further as TicWatches vanish from stores and Mobvoi pivots to AI
Wear OS woes First, Fossil gave up smartwatches for basic watches; now, this well-known Android smartwatch brand has stopped selling them, pivoting to AI tech.
I tried both of Google's AI glasses prototypes. Here's everything I learned
Android XR Google and Samsung will launch smart glasses in 2026 and 2027. I tried out prototypes of both, and learned more about their hardware and apps.
If you want your 2026 fitness goals to succeed, you'll start them now
Sunday Runday I finished most of my New Year's resolutions in 2025, and I have five simple suggestions for how you can pull off yours in 2026.
I've run thousands of miles wearing running watches, and these are the six I'd recommend
Run Forrest, run! Out of the best running watch options out there, the Garmin Forerunner series earns its reputation, but there are plenty of alternatives.
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.
The best Fitbits to buy in 2025
Fit for your wrist Want a Fitbit but aren't sure which one is for you? Here's a guide to help make your decision a little easier.
First 12 things to do with your new Google Pixel Watch 4
Wearables Weekly This Pixel Watch 4 beginner's guide will break down the new Wear OS tricks, fitness AI tools, safety settings, and more to activate on your new smartwatch.
Google Gemini AI: Gemini 3, Nano Banana, Live, best features, linked apps, and more
Google AI From Gemini 3 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.
Garmin's 'Year in Review' report shows whether you're better than other athletes for steps, Body Battery, and more
Are you average? Garmin's 2025 report reveals the fastest-growing sports, most stress-free countries, and how your stats compare to others.
The Garmin InReach Mini 3 Plus is a new, affordable alternative to the Fenix 8 Pro's satellite tools
Satellite tricks The Garmin InReach Mini 3 Plus lets you send voice messages, texts, photos, or live location data, all over satellite, at a lower price than the Fenix 8 Pro.
Top fitness smartwatches and trackers in 2025 - the best tools for tracking 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.
Samsung's best cheap Galaxy phone is 25% off for Cyber Monday — but not for long
Cyber Monday If you're still hunting for a last-minute Cyber Monday Android phone deal that's a cheap impulse buy (but still good), start here.
The best under-$200 Android phone is another $50 off for Cyber Monday, but you need to hurry
Cyber Monday You only have about seven hours left to snag our favorite cheap Moto phone of 2025, discounted even further for Cyber Monday.
Samsung is HIDING this $150-off Galaxy Watch 8 deal, and it won't last
Cyber Monday You'll see $100 off the Galaxy Watch 8 with most retailers — already a great deal — but you can find $150 off on Samsung's site, no trade-in required.
It's your LAST chance to snag the best hybrid smartwatch for $100 off (with a hidden discount) before Cyber Monday ends
Cyber Monday The Withings ScanWatch 2 lasts a month, catches warning signs with your health, and looks good doing it — and it's $80 off (with a hidden $20 discount).
