Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wear OS Weekly The Pixel Watch 4 has the best version of Wear OS yet, but Google should take inspiration from Samsung for both Tiles and long-term software support.
Venu variability We break down the reasons why the Venu 4 outshines the X1 for key hardware perks, while the X1 has software and design advantages if you pay top dollar.
Big Deal Days Most fitness watches this cheap are barely worth wearing. The CMF Watch Pro 2 outperforms its price, which is lower than ever for Prime Big Deal Days.
Big Deal Days Garmin watch deals are slim pickings this Prime Day, but the watch band deals are everywhere, both for QuickFit and Quick Release.
Big Deal Days You can always buy a cheap Galaxy Watch, but if you already have your Watch 8, now's the time to stock up on accessories while they're cheap.
Significant changes The unique, curved Pixel Watch 4 display will make or break your experience; otherwise, you'll find strong improvements across the board.
Get fit for less Amazon's Big Deal Days sale is LIVE, and there is no shortage of epic Garmin watch deals to explore.
I reviewed and respected the Fitbit Charge 6 in 2023, but you can find a much better, newer fitness watch from Amazfit.
Big Deal Days The Pixel Watch 4 arrives Thursday for $349, but with the Watch 3 at less than half that price for Prime Day, are the upgrades enough to justify the cost?
Big Deal Days You'd normally need trade-in credit to score a Galaxy Watch this cheap; now could be your last chance to get this deal before stock runs out for good.
Prime Day The full Pixel 9 lineup has deals for Amazon Big Deal Days, but I'd recommend buying the Pixel 9a, and not just because it's the cheapest option.
Built for battle The Garmin Instinct 2 is a fantastic rugged smartwatch with durable battery life. But if you own the Garmin Instinct, should you upgrade? We'll help you decide.
Pixel vs. pixel The Pixel 8a is barely a compromise compared to last year's Pixel 8, but there are a few downgrades in exchange for the $200 off the price tag.
Meta AI mega-guide From new Meta Ray-Ban Display and Oakley Meta Vanguard features to hidden Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) tricks, here's every feature and app you should know.
