Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
Best VR headsets 2025
Extend your reality Whether you have a gaming PC, a PS5, or prefer a standalone VR headset, we have recommendations for every type of VR headset buyer.
Is saving hundreds on a last-gen Garmin watch deal savvy shopping or a Black Friday bungle?
Before you "save" hundreds on an old Garmin watch, think about whether you'd be better off with something newer.
Google Pixel Watch 4 battery test: GPS, streaming, cellular, and more
Wearables Weekly I tested Pixel Watch 4 battery use for GPS, calling, streaming over Wi-Fi or LTE, and other tools, to help you decide whether you need the 41mm or 45mm.
Samsung's rogue stress alerts signal a larger problem with smartwatches
Phantom stress Samsung changed the math behind its stress alerts, stressing out Galaxy Watch owners. It's an increasingly common problem across smartwatch brands.
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.
Why I'm intrigued by Galaxy XR as a gaming device
Multitasking Moohan If you assumed gaming would be an afterthought on Galaxy XR, you might be surprised at how many gaming use cases it has — and not just for VR.
Google Pixel Watch 4: All you need to know about the latest Pixel wearable
Same look, new perks The Pixel Watch 4 is officially here, and we have the rundown of every key hardware upgrade and new feature that Google has to offer.
After years of close calls, Google’s Pixel Watch 4 finally feels like the smartwatch we’ve been waiting for
Wear OS Weekly The Google Pixel Watch 4 feels like the end of a journey from a design and UI perspective, but it's only the beginning for Gemini and Fitbit.
Zuckerberg explained when AI glasses will become 'profitable' during earnings call
AI splurging Meta earned $51.2 billion in revenue but was hit by a one-time $15.9 billion tax and $4.4 billion in Reality Labs losses, while Zuckerberg focused on AI.
Withings' urine-analyzing U-Scan device will tell you things your smartwatch can't
Urinsights Withings U-Scan is installed in your toilet and measures things like metabolic strain, hydration, Vitamin C, Ketones, and Calcium.
Android XR: Everything you need to know
Gemini unleashed Android XR is the software that Samsung and other brands will use for XR headsets, AR glasses, and smart glasses. We'll explain how it works.
Google is promising 'new Fitbit hardware' in 2026 after a long wait
Finally, Fitbits Google says we should "stay tuned for an exciting year ahead" with new Fitbit trackers and a revamped app with AI coaching. Here's what we know so far.
Google's Fitbit revamp is all about Gemini coaching; here's how it works
Coaching + insights The Fitbit Personal Health Coach launches tomorrow in preview for a select group of people, and it gives Fitbits tools that no other smartwatches offer.
If you don't love the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) glasses, you won't like smart glasses, period
Undisputed This Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) review will help both smart glasses newbies and Gen 1 owners whether these impressive glasses are the right fit.
Should Garmin fans buy Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses? I tested them to find out
Sunday Runday Oakey and Ray-Ban Meta glasses offer Garmin perks like real-time stats, Autocapture, and workout status LED; these are the benefits and downsides.
Best tablet for students
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.
I used Samsung's Galaxy XR headset, and it's the 'laptop for your face' you've been waiting for
XR powerhouse I tested Samsung Galaxy XR's impressive Google software, but some of its best features couldn't be contained in a 30-minute demo.
I've been testing the Oakley Meta Vanguard, and they're the best smart glasses ever (for me)
Athletes only I've tested all of Meta's AI smart glasses, and the new Vanguards beat the Ray-Ban and Oakley HSTN glasses for me (but not everyone).
COROS APEX 4 fitness test: Rolling back to the old ways, with new perks
Sunday Runday I tested the COROS APEX 4's GPS and HR accuracy, was blown away by the maps and battery, and had complicated feelings about the display and UI.
Pixel Watch 4 repairability puts Apple, Garmin, and Samsung on notice
Wear OS Weekly The Pixel Watch 4's 100-page repair guide isn't for the faint of heart, but every other major smartwatch brand needs to emulate Google here.
I tested the Google Pixel Watch 4's fitness tools and accuracy against my Garmin Forerunner
Sunday Runday The Pixel Watch 4 is Google's sportiest smartwatch yet, but does it do enough to tempt fans of dedicated fitness watches? I tested it against a Garmin watch to see.
Meta Quest 3S vs. Quest 3: More similar than you'd expect
Versus We'll help you decide if you can live with the Quest 3S's budget downgrades or if you need the full set of Quest 3 upgrades.
The odds are looking grim for Pixel Watch 1 owners to get Wear OS 6
Wear OS woes The Pixel Watch series is guaranteed three years of software updates; now we have a clearer idea of what that means for version updates.
