Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
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.
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.
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.
Google Pixel Watch 3 review: Our favorite smartwatch
Running towards the goal The Google Pixel Watch 3 fixes most of its predecessor's woes and is packed with Wear OS tricks. It's imperfect, but trending in the right direction.
WatchOS 26 and Wear OS 6 take different approaches to the same problems
Wear OS Weekly From stolen tricks to cool (and terrible) ideas, watchOS 26 is an interesting foil to what Wear OS 6 and One UI 8 Watch will offer.
We've never seen a Garmin watch like the ultra-thin Venu X1; these are the highlights
Surprise option Garmin has made an Apple Watch Ultra lookalike and Fenix 8 alternative that's much lighter, longer-lasting, and better for training features.
Qualcomm's new on-device AI chip could change smart glasses forever
AWE 2025 Smart glasses are about to get much less reliant on your phone for AI queries, thanks to Qualcomm's new Snapdragon AR1+ chip.
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.
Cool Pixel Watch features keep trickling in from the Wear OS 6 dev code
Hidden depths Wear OS 6 is already public, but there are some unrevealed features in the developer preview that have us intrigued, like adaptive charging.
I ran a half marathon with the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, here's how it went
Sunday Runday I usually only wear my Ray-Ban meta glasses in casual settings, not during workouts. As much as I like them, my running experience reminded me why.
