Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
Should you buy the Google Pixel Watch 4?
Sunday Runday The Pixel Watch 4 has exciting upgrades on paper. I broke down which ones you should or shouldn't care about, plus the reasons to hold off on buying one.
This is the best Pixel Watch 4 deal we've spotted so far - don't miss it
Once the preorder period ends, you'll be paying full price on the Pixel Watch 4. This is your best chance to save $200 or more.
Why monocular smart glasses from Google and Meta could lead the future of wearable tech
ThVRsday thoughts Leaks suggest that Meta will unveil its monocular Hypernova glasses next month. Here's why Meta and Google aren't giving their glasses two displays.
The Garmin August 2025 update throws the Forerunner 970's best tricks onto other watches
A feature feast Garmin is plucking the Forerunner 970's exclusives for its other premium watches, while adding several exciting new coaching tools.
Exclusive: I interviewed the Pixel Watch 4's product manager about its cutting-edge dual-frequency GPS
Wear OS Weekly Using new Qualcomm hardware and satellites designed for airplanes, the Pixel Watch 4 will finally deliver accurate workout data (in theory).
Does the Google Pixel Watch 4 support Qi wireless charging?
Charging switch-up Google gave the Pixel 10 support for Qi2 charging; will that also apply to the Pixel Watch 4?
The Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 inside the Pixel Watch 4 lacks a major performance boost — but it's not all bad news
Subtle upgrades The Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 does make substantial changes for battery life, watch size, and satellite connectivity, but not raw power.
The COROS NOMAD has impressed me as a more fun Garmin Instinct 3 rival
Hiking companion The COROS NOMAD has a 22-day battery life with dual-band GPS and revamped training load data, plus fun voice pins for remembering your adventures.
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.
Best Samsung tablet 2025
Options galore Samsung rules the Android tablet world, offering an option for every budget and need, including everything from tablets for kids to full laptop replacements.
Only a few smartwatches have marathon training plans — so I found the best and worst options for my Garmin marathon
Sunday Runday I found every fitness watch with a personalized marathon training plan, so I could choose one for my own marathon this November.
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.
A year with Pixel Watch 3: Strengths, weaknesses, and what to expect ahead of Watch 4
Wear OS Weekly With the Pixel Watch 4 arriving next week, I'm looking back on whether the Pixel Watch 3 has lived up to our initial praise and hopes.
Fitbit Charge 6 vs. Charge 5: Should you upgrade?
Fitbit standoff The Charge 6 offers a few key upgrades over the Charge 5, but if they're enough for you will depend on whether or not you liked the last-gen fitness tracker — because they're basically twins.
Best smartwatches for students 2025
Student-friendly Need a portable calendar, workout tracker for your club, or a way to stay atop messages without disrupting class? These smartwatches may help you.
I've returned to golf after 15 years, and my Garmin Venu X1 has been a huge help
Sunday Runday Serious golfers don't need a smartwatch, but someone without much golf know-how or a rangefinder will really benefit from this Garmin watch.
Garmin Venu 3 vs. Forerunner 265: Two classics with plenty left in the tank
Same price, different focuses The Forerunner 265 has more accurate GPS and better training tools, while the Venu 3 has a mic & speaker, better style, and more useful health data.
Meta's Tiramisu and Boba prototype headsets deliver hyperrealistic VR that the Quest 4 can't match
Promising prototypes With Meta Connect arriving soon, Reality Labs will showcase some impressive VR prototypes, laying the path for the Quest 4 (or Quest 5) to replace your TV.
Best fitness watch 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.
The Garmin Venu 4 should arrive soon; here's how Garmin should improve it
Coming soon The Garmin Venu 4 is due to appear before we know it, and we already have a long list of features and upgrades we expect and hope to see.
Should you wait for the Google Pixel Watch 4?
Sunday Runday The Pixel Watch 4 is set to launch at the upcoming Made by Google event in late August. Will the new watch be worth it?
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: Everything we want to see
Looking ahead We break down what the Galaxy Watch 9 is expected to change from the new Galaxy Watch 8, from new features to upgrades.
I've tested all of Samsung's smartwatches and these are the 6 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.
