Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: Price, specs, new features, Watch 8 Classic, and more
Classic redux Both Watch 8 models take after the Ultra in looks and the Watch 7 in hardware. Here's everything that's changed (or unchanged).
I wear these running earbuds every day, and they're 30% off for Prime Day
Prime Day 2025 I love my Shokz OpenFit 2s and would recommend them at full price. Now they've gotten their first major discount thanks to Prime Day 2025.
Skip the Balance 2 — these Amazfit Prime Day deals are too cheap to pass up!
Prime Day 2025 Amazfit watches have gotten pricier but better over time. Thanks to Prime Day, the Balance and Active 2 prices have fallen to what frugal athletes want.
Our favorite AR glasses just got their first big discount for Prime Day
Prime Day 2025 Our XREAL One reviewer said that their "biggest downside is the price." But with a Prime Day deal and extra 5%-off code, it's more affordable.
Garmin Forerunner 970 review: A Fenix-ified 965
For serious athletes The Forerunner 965 was my favorite running watch ever; after a month with the Forerunner 970, I've fallen for its new perks, but not everyone needs them.
I'm buying Garmin's most attractive watch for my fiancée, thanks to this Prime Day deal
Prime Day 2025 The Garmin Lily 2 Active is a hybrid model that doesn't sacrifice basic smarts or fitness tracking, while still looking attractive.
Despite its drawbacks, I can't help but love the Venu X1 for one obvious reason
Sunday Runday Garmin took this watch in a direction its core fans won't like, with a price and features that'll scare off casuals. So who is the Venu X1 for?
Best Garmin watch 2025
Best for fitness training These are the best Garmin watches across the Venu, Forerunner, Instinct, Fenix, and other Garmin lineups, for every type of athlete.
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.
Gemini will be the key to the Galaxy Watch 8 — or the latest fad that can't save Wear OS
Wear OS Weekly The Galaxy Watch 8 should arrive at Unpacked next week, and the long-awaited Gemini upgrade will be the key to its success (or failure).
Every COROS watch has a major vulnerability exposing your private data
Not good A major Garmin watch rival has acknowledged the breach, which gives hijackers access to all the data on your watch, including notifications.
Meta Quest 3S vs. Quest 3: More similar than you'd expect
Affordable or premium? The Meta Quest 3S might not share looks with the Quest 3, but it's more capable than you might expect, especially for the price.
Here's everything Garmin will and won't share with Google Health Connect
Sharing stats Garmin Connect won't share all of its data through Health Connect, and Garmin isn't interested in taking data from other apps.
This flagship Garmin fitness watch is shockingly accurate
Sunday Runday I spent a month judging the expensive, powerhouse Garmin Forerunner 970 for its HR, GPS, and step accuracy. Does it live up to the price?
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.
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.
