Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is a tough sell with vintage perks
Bold swing Plenty of long-time Galaxy Watch fans wrote off the Watch 8 Classic as soon as they saw it. They should give it a second look.
The Moto 360 (2025) has leaked, but will it use Wear OS or not?
Classic killer? Long-time Wear OS fans turned off by the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic might turn to the leaked Moto 360 (2025), but only if it returns to Google's fold.
Samsung Running Coach is a cool idea held back by hardware and execution
Sunday Runday The Samsung Running Coach may help beginner runners, but there are fundamental issues with accuracy and personalization to work out first.
I like Samsung's antioxidant index on the Galaxy Watch 8 more than I expected
Diet data Samsung's antioxidant index is an objective (but limited) way to rate how healthy your diet is, without needing to log food.
Samsung changed the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic's rotating bezel, and it's mostly good news
Bezel breakdown Samsung changed up the Watch 8 Classic's rotating bezel compared to the Watch 6 Classic, and also made the upgrade pricier. Is it still worth it?
I tested the new Gemini app on my Galaxy Watch 8, and it's close to excellent
Wear OS Weekly Gemini has already surpassed Google Assistant on Android watches for understanding and acting on your commands. Now it just needs some fine-tuning.
The new Galaxy Watch 8 Tiles are the best part of One UI 8 Watch
Inspired tiles Out of every One UI 8 Watch change, the new Tiles are an immediate standout that totally changed how I use my smartwatch.
Is the Galaxy Watch 8 worth the upgrade? Here's every factor to consider
Sunday Runday Older Galaxy Watches have fallen well behind, but is the Watch 8 or Watch 8 Classic different enough from the Watch 7 or Watch 6 Classic?
Prime Day is dying, but this $150 Garmin deal on Best Buy still lives
Prime Day 2025 Looking for an entry-level Garmin watch to try out the ecosystem without spending boatloads? The $100-off Garmin Venu Sq 2 is an intriguing option.
Time's running out! Grab the Pixel Watch 3 at its all-time low while you still can
Prime Day 2025 The Pixel Watch 3 will soon get major software upgrades so that it's better than ever, but
If you buy one sub-$100 smartwatch before Prime Day ends, make it this one
Prime Day 2025 The Amazfit Bip 6 is one of the best cheap fitness watches available, and you can grab it for 19% off for Prime Day.
Preorder NOW to get Meta's Limited Edition Oakley smart glasses before everyone else
Going, going... Meta's limited-edition AI glasses are available now, but you'll have to wait for the cheaper Oakley HSTN models without gold accents.
HURRY! Amazon sold out, but Best Buy has an even better Galaxy Watch Ultra deal at $325 off for the next few hours only
Prime Day 2025 The Galaxy Watch Ultra is available for what a "normal" Galaxy Watch will cost, giving you a premium experience for $325 off!
Which Quest 2 & 3 accessories work with Meta Quest 3S?
Save on accessories Anyone switching from the Quest 2 to the Quest 3S will mostly need new accessories, with a few exceptions, and not every Quest 3 accessory is compatible.
With no Galaxy Ring 2 at Unpacked, is this $100-off Galaxy Ring deal a steal or a trap?
Prime Day 2025 At 25% off, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is much more compelling. But should you be spending that money on a Galaxy Watch 8 instead?
I'm buying this 67%-off Ray-Ban Meta cable to solve my battery problems
Prime Day 2025 My Ray-Ban Meta glasses don't last to their four-hour estimate anymore; this extension cable could give them extra juice on the go.
Meta's Elite Strap with Battery deal is too expensive, so I'm buying this strap instead
Prime Day 2025 Most of the best Elite Strap alternatives for the Quest 3 and 3S are discounted for Prime Day, but this is the best option (and one of the cheapest).
Want a Fenix 8? Save $490 on an Epix Pro Gen 2 and get nearly all the same perks!
Prime Day 2025 The Garmin Fenix 8 has a Prime Day deal, but you should save 45% on an Epix Pro Gen 2 instead of 9% on a Fenix 8.
Oura's two biggest rivals just SLASHED their best smart rings for Prime Day
Prime Day 2025 The RingConn Gen 2 and Ultrahuman Ring Air are the best subscription-free Oura Ring alternatives, and Prime Day deals have made them much more affordable.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025): Everything you need to know
Ultra 2.0 We weren't sure if we'd get a Galaxy Watch Ultra 2; instead, Samsung rereleased the Watch Ultra with some minor changes and a fourth color.
That painful Galaxy Watch 8 price jump makes this Watch 7 Prime Day deal look even better
Amazon Prime Day The Galaxy Watch 8 doesn't have enough compelling upgrades to justify spending $349 when the Watch 7 is just $159.
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.
