Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
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.
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?
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.
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.
