In this weekly column, Android Central Wearables Editor Michael Hicks talks about the world of wearables, apps, and fitness tech related to running and health, in his quest to get faster and more fit.
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These are the Cyber Monday running deals I'd buy, for both serious and casual athletes
Sunday Runday From Garmin watches and wireless earbuds to cheap stocking stuffers, these are the tech and running gear that I personally recommend or plan to buy.
Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses review: Ray-Ban Meta on steroids
Sunday Runday I've worn Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses for runs, walks, hikes, rounds of golf, and more; here's why I love them, but why you may or may not feel the same.
The Garmin tech I used (and ignored) to train for the Garmin Tucson Marathon
Sunday Runday I'm running a marathon in six days, and while I relied on my Garmin watch for my training, I only got in the best shape by ignoring Garmin's advice.
COROS APEX 4 fitness test: Rolling back to the old ways, with new perks
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.
I tested the Google Pixel Watch 4's fitness tools and accuracy against my Garmin Forerunner
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.
Ray-Ban Meta tips and tricks: Key AI features for Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Meta Display glasses
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.
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) impressions: Fantastic battery life, old complaints, and future potential
Sunday Runday I've spent over a week with the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) glasses, which have solved my biggest complaint with my 2023 pair — but didn't fix everything.
Amazfit vs. Garmin: Which fitness watch offers better value for your money?
Versus Amazfit has become a serious Garmin competitor, offering great products for lower prices, but what are the trade-offs?
The Suunto Race 2 is a tough Garmin Forerunner 570 rival for focused runners
Sunday Runday For anyone who thought the new Garmin Forerunner 970 and 570 were too expensive and focused on the wrong things, the Suunto Race 2 is what you're looking for.
Garmin watches' exploding prices and popularity go hand-in-hand, for better or worse
Sunday Runday I break down why Garmin raising prices has somehow led to greater sales, and whether people are overpaying for their Garmin watches.
The Garmin Venu X1 gives the Forerunner 970 a flashy run for your money
Gaunt Garmin Garmin made some odd choices with the Venu X1, but if you can stomach the short battery life (for Garmin), it mostly lives up to its painful price tag.
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.
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.
After using them for a week, I found Oakley Meta HSTNs hidden superpower
Goal! Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses are supposed to be an upgrade over Ray-Ban Metas for athletes, and now I understand why after using them for a week.
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.
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?
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?
Two smartwatches, one Spartan race... no winners?
This is Sparta! Spartan races require a wide range of fitness skills to finish, but which smartwatch measures them best? I put the Google Pixel Watch 3 and OnePlus Watch 3 head-to-head to find out.
