Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
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.
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.
Are you average? Garmin's 2025 report reveals the fastest-growing sports, most stress-free countries, and how your stats compare to others.
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.
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.
Cyber Monday You only have about seven hours left to snag our favorite cheap Moto phone of 2025, discounted even further for Cyber Monday.
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.
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).
Cyber Monday Two of the best Meta Quest 3 and 3S accessories are discounted for Cyber Monday, while Meta's (expensive) official deal ends soon.
Sunday Runday From Garmin watches and wireless earbuds to cheap stocking stuffers, these are the tech and running gear that I personally recommend or plan to buy.
Should you get it? Having reviewed the Garmin Fenix 8, I know how impressive it is; I've also reviewed much cheaper Garmin watches that'll work just as well for many athletes.
Black Friday I love these Sony headphones for their simple on-ear comfort and respectable sound, and I'm buying a new pair as soon as I finish this post.
Black Friday The Amazfit Active 2 has fallen to match its best-ever price, giving you tools that you'd normally pay hundreds more to get.
Black Friday The COROS PACE Pro doesn't have a huge discount, but it's already much more affordable than your typical Garmin Forerunner, with one key perk you'll love.
Black Friday Garmin watch prices soared in 2025. Now, great (but slightly overpriced) watches like the Venu 4, Forerunner 570, and Instinct 3 are more reasonable to buy.
Wearables Weekly My closet is filled to bursting with smartwatches, but if I were robbed and needed to start over, these are the Black Friday smartwatch deals I'd genuinely buy.
Black Friday Meta's Gen 2 glasses are upgraded but more expensive. Is it savvy shopping or poor planning to buy the Gen 1 Ray-Ban Metas for much less?
Hot or cold Not many smartwatches come with a body temperature sensor. Of the ones that do, these are the very best.
Black Friday This smartwatch came out in October and blew me away in my review testing; now, thanks to Black Friday, you can save up to $100 on one.
Cheap perks OnePlus is promising 'flagship-level' features in its next budget smartwatch, with a full reveal coming next month.
Sunday Runday I've worn Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses for runs, walks, hikes, rounds of golf, and more; here's why I love them, but why you may or may not feel the same.
Black Friday This isn't the first time that the Fitbit Charge 6 has fallen to $99. But it's the first time in years that I'm excited about Fitbit.
Black Friday The Galaxy Watch 7 was our #1 recommendation for best Android smartwatch for a year, and you're getting three more years of updates an absurdly low price.
