Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
Exclusive: I interviewed the Pixel Watch 4's product manager about its cutting-edge dual-frequency GPS
Wear OS Weekly Using new Qualcomm hardware and satellites designed for airplanes, the Pixel Watch 4 will finally deliver accurate workout data (in theory).
Does the Google Pixel Watch 4 support Qi wireless charging?
Charging switch-up Google gave the Pixel 10 support for Qi2 charging; will that also apply to the Pixel Watch 4?
The Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 inside the Pixel Watch 4 lacks a major performance boost — but it's not all bad news
Subtle upgrades The Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 does make substantial changes for battery life, watch size, and satellite connectivity, but not raw power.
The COROS NOMAD has impressed me as a more fun Garmin Instinct 3 rival
Hiking companion The COROS NOMAD has a 22-day battery life with dual-band GPS and revamped training load data, plus fun voice pins for remembering your adventures.
Only a few smartwatches have marathon training plans — so I found the best and worst options for my Garmin marathon
Sunday Runday I found every fitness watch with a personalized marathon training plan, so I could choose one for my own marathon this November.
A year with Pixel Watch 3: Strengths, weaknesses, and what to expect ahead of Watch 4
Wear OS Weekly With the Pixel Watch 4 arriving next week, I'm looking back on whether the Pixel Watch 3 has lived up to our initial praise and hopes.
Fitbit Charge 6 vs. Charge 5: Should you upgrade?
Versus The Charge 6 offers a few key upgrades over the Charge 5, but if they're enough for you will depend on whether or not you liked the last-gen fitness tracker — because they're basically twins.
Best smartwatches for students 2025
Student-friendly Need a portable calendar, workout tracker for your club, or a way to stay atop messages without disrupting class? These smartwatches may help you.
I've returned to golf after 15 years, and my Garmin Venu X1 has been a huge help
Sunday Runday Serious golfers don't need a smartwatch, but someone without much golf know-how or a rangefinder will really benefit from this Garmin watch.
Garmin Venu 3 vs. Forerunner 265: Two classics with plenty left in the tank
Versus The Forerunner 265 has more accurate GPS and better training tools, while the Venu 3 has a mic & speaker, better style, and more useful health data.
Meta's Tiramisu and Boba prototype headsets deliver hyperrealistic VR that the Quest 4 can't match
Promising prototypes With Meta Connect arriving soon, Reality Labs will showcase some impressive VR prototypes, laying the path for the Quest 4 (or Quest 5) to replace your TV.
The Garmin Venu 4 should arrive soon; here's how Garmin should improve it
Coming soon The Garmin Venu 4 is due to appear before we know it, and we already have a long list of features and upgrades we expect and hope to see.
Should you wait for the Google Pixel Watch 4?
Sunday Runday The Pixel Watch 4 is set to launch at the upcoming Made by Google event in late August. Will the new watch be worth it?
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: Everything we want to see
Looking ahead We break down what the Galaxy Watch 9 is expected to change from the new Galaxy Watch 8, from new features to upgrades.
First 10 things to do with your new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 or Watch 8 Classic
Wear OS Weekly From activating the newest One UI 8 Watch features to customizing your Tiles and activating dev options, here's where to start with your new Watch 8.
Garmin Venu X1 vs. Venu 3: Should you upgrade or wait for the Venu 4?
Versus Garmin Venu 3 users might be tempted to upgrade to the Venu X1, but they'll have to accept a major downgrade and a steep price increase.
Best Buy will PAY YOU $100 to buy the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic from them
Free money Get a $100 gift card on top of $250 in possible trade-in credit, for up to $350 saved from this $500 smartwatch deal.
Facer officially returns to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 in massive update
Fun faces Wear OS 6 brought third-party watch face apps back to Android watches. Now, Facer is officially compatible with the Galaxy Watch 8.
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?
