Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
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.
First 10 things to do with your new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 or Watch 8 Classic
Wear OS Weekly From activating the newest One UI 8 Watch features to customizing your Tiles and activating dev options, here's where to start with your new Watch 8.
Garmin Venu X1 vs. Venu 3: Should you upgrade or wait for the Venu 4?
Very varied Venus Garmin Venu 3 users might be tempted to upgrade to the Venu X1, but they'll have to accept a major downgrade and a steep price increase.
Best tablet for students 2025
Education tools Getting the school year started can be a little intimidating, but the best tablets for students can help ease this process more successfully.
Best Buy will PAY YOU $100 to buy the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic from them
Free money Get a $100 gift card on top of $250 in possible trade-in credit, for up to $350 saved from this $500 smartwatch deal.
Facer officially returns to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 in massive update
Fun faces Wear OS 6 brought third-party watch face apps back to Android watches. Now, Facer is officially compatible with the Galaxy Watch 8.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is a tough sell with vintage perks
Bold swing Plenty of long-time Galaxy Watch fans wrote off the Watch 8 Classic as soon as they saw it. They should give it a second look.
The Moto 360 (2025) has leaked, but will it use Wear OS or not?
Classic killer? Long-time Wear OS fans turned off by the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic might turn to the leaked Moto 360 (2025), but only if it returns to Google's fold.
Samsung Running Coach is a cool idea held back by hardware and execution
Sunday Runday The Samsung Running Coach may help beginner runners, but there are fundamental issues with accuracy and personalization to work out first.
I like Samsung's antioxidant index on the Galaxy Watch 8 more than I expected
Diet data Samsung's antioxidant index is an objective (but limited) way to rate how healthy your diet is, without needing to log food.
Best cheap smartwatch for Android 2025
Affordable wearables Looking for a solid cheap Android smartwatch? Check out these options, including Wear OS wearables, low-priced fitness watches, and stylish hybrids.
Samsung changed the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic's rotating bezel, and it's mostly good news
Bezel breakdown Samsung changed up the Watch 8 Classic's rotating bezel compared to the Watch 6 Classic, and also made the upgrade pricier. Is it still worth it?
I tested the new Gemini app on my Galaxy Watch 8, and it's close to excellent
Wear OS Weekly Gemini has already surpassed Google Assistant on Android watches for understanding and acting on your commands. Now it just needs some fine-tuning.
The new Galaxy Watch 8 Tiles are the best part of One UI 8 Watch
Inspired tiles Out of every One UI 8 Watch change, the new Tiles are an immediate standout that totally changed how I use my smartwatch.
The top 10 Garmin smartwatch deals STILL going strong after Prime Day
Get fit for less Prime Day ends at midnight, but there remain plenty of great Garmin watch deals available (if you hurry).
