Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
Garmin makes satellite messaging more useful with InReach Messenger Plus
Satellite 2.0 The Garmin InReach Messenger is an expensive satellite relay that lets you send texts, photos, or voice messages to family in areas with no cell signal.
New Sarah's Scribbles mobile game is an 'infinite' find-the-cat game with no GenAI
"After Owning a Cat" will delight long-time Scribbles fans, while the Infinite Story tech is bound to take off for mobile gaming.
These Samsung Galaxy Tab models support the S Pen
Putting pen to screen Which Galaxy Tab S, A, FE, and Active tablets work with Samsung's best stylus?
Choosing the best smartwatch for keeping off that Freshman 15
Back to school We suggest great back-to-school options for fitness trackers, from the Pixel Watch 3 to the Oura Ring.
Fitness watches should stop treating dehydration and sweat loss as an afterthought
Sunday Runday You can log cups of water or set hourly reminders to drink, but Samsung, Google, Apple and the rest should be doing more.
My two favorite running watches are both at all-time lows
Sprint to buy Garmin rarely discounts its newer watches more than $50, which makes this $100-off deal on two of our favorite running watches — the Garmin Forerunner 265 and 965 — such a rare opportunity.
I depend on this Garmin training tool to improve, but it needs one obvious fix
Sunday Runday More fitness watches are offering basic training load stats. Garmin goes one step further with training load focus, but not quite far enough.
Looking for the perfect back-to-school kids' watch? You don't need an Apple Watch SE.
Back to school Plenty of parents buy their kids an Apple Watch SE in lieu of a smartphone, but we'll point those parents towards the Fitbit Ace LTE (or Garmin Bounce, if you need geofencing) instead.
What do Fitbit Cardio Load and Target Load mean?
Long-term progress Fitbit Cardio Load is coming to the Pixel Watch 3 and other Fitbit-branded watches. Here's how it'll work.
First 11 things to do with your Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Sunday Runday Make sure you get the most out of your Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra by diving straight into the settings and activating little-known or hidden features.
Best Garmin Forerunner: choosing the right watch for each runner
Best running watches When you're a runner, it's important to find a watch that can keep up. We're here to help you decide which Garmin Forerunner is right for your needs.
Google Pixel Watch 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: Different takes, same goal
Flagship wear off These are two fitness-focused watches, each with a valid approach to targeting athletes, but only one will probably appeal to you.
Batman: Arkham Shadow hands-on: A fantastic Batman LARP without open-world fluff
I am the Knight If you loved the Batman Arkham series but got worn out by the size and bloat of games like Knight, then Arkham Shadow will be the game for you.
Garmin launches new Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 while retiring Epix — these are the key upgrades and new tools
New flagships The Fenix 8 will be available in AMOLED or MIP Solar, with a new, twice-as-powerful solar panel for up to 48 days of battery.
OnePlus Pad 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: Dethroning the tablet champion?
Slab power We compare the OnePlus Pad 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, with OnePlus' newer tablet actually beating the twice-as-expensive Ultra in key areas.
I'm done with heart rate monitor chest straps
Sunday Runday I used to use the Polar H10 chest strap for testing smartwatches' OHR accuracy. Here's why I'm switching to an arm strap.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs. TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro: Which takes the Wear OS battery crown?
Charging deferred The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro matches the twice-as-expensive Ultra in many ways, if you can accept delayed software and a plainer design.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra review: Stronger than expected
Fully revamped The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has a bright display, fast performance, surprisingly accurate tracking, and respectable battery life. If only it didn't cost so much!
Is the Google Pixel Watch 3 waterproof?
Swimming-ready We break down every watery activity you can or can't safely use the Google Pixel Watch 3 with.
Batman: Arkham Shadow first gameplay trailer pays tribute to Asylum fans
You are the Dark Knight Batman: Arkham Shadow lets you experience combat, Predator mode, and detective work in a whole new light — if you have a Meta Quest 3.
The Pixel Watch 3 should have runners both excited and depressed
Sunday Runday A Fitbit interview during Made by Google makes it clear that the Fitbit brand is better — and less accessible — than ever.
Best Samsung tablet 2024
Options galore Samsung makes the best Android tablets, and these models are the best of the best.
Google Pixel Watch 3 vs. Pixel Watch 2: Subtle fixes, a new size, and a ton of similarities
What's new? Aside from the new display size, the Pixel Watch 3 vs. Pixel Watch 2 comparison has more in common than it has differences.
