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![A 15-pound scale sits on the Withings Body Smart. The Eyes Closed icon is showing on the display.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wCMqQ3jdt7WU53n7cryAu-320-80.jpeg)
I lost 30 pounds in a year. These are the apps, tech, and tools I used to stay on track
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday You'd be surprised how much weight loss you can achieve with a smart scale, a Google Doc, a smartwatch, and some determination.
![An iPhone 14 Pro showing the AllTrails app, specifically a post-hike summary showing distance and elevation gain, among other stats.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K73LLP2uLWXK3XksgD9QDM-320-80.jpg)
My new favorite outdoor hobby might force me to switch phones
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday As much as I love hiking, I don't love how most phones can't handle a few hours of GPS mapping before they're running on empty.
![Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 (left) and Sennheiser Momentum Sport (right) earbuds side-by-side](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZrjnmiGhG8hxw8bTotD5bX-320-80.jpg)
Heart rate tracking on earbuds was probably a mistake
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Heart rate tracking built into earbuds is an intriguing idea, but it's apparently one that's difficult to execute. Based on my test results, the data isn't especially trustworthy.
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WWDC 2024 should kick off a new AI fitness war between Apple, Samsung, and Google
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday 'Apple Intelligence' could deliver a proper fitness coach to compete with Galaxy AI and Fitbit Premium.
![Eyes on with the Samsung Galaxy Ring at MWC 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sPBwHbSmi57z3yN55Qeg7M-320-80.jpg)
Smart rings will stay niche until they add these missing features
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Smart rings are getting more popular by the year, but there are a few things keeping them from really breaking into the mainstream. Here's my wishlist for what these smart rings could really use.
![Google Pixel Watch 2 hands-on](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8A2EkfHkPRouMaNEEbTjE6-320-80.jpg)
I used to think I wanted an LTE smartwatch. Now I know better
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Plenty of athletes love LTE smartwatches. But they're fated to stay a niche product, the same way satellite phones are.
![Someone making a payment using the wristband form a Polar smartwatch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QDTmU8pMj8ZbCUyG2N7AyB-320-80.jpg)
Smartwatch 'smart straps' died for a reason. I still want them to come back.
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Samsung and Pebble tried and failed to fill watch bands with modular tech. I still love the idea, no matter how impractical it is.
![Google IO 2023 stage](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZsYKPGLnJqNa5nuMSE4po4-320-80.jpg)
One Google I/O announcement would fix the gaping hole in Wear OS
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Google Fit is headed out the door, so now Wear OS needs a new unified fitness app experience, whether it's Fitbit or something else.
![The "Tests" widget screen on the Polar Vantage V3.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8zvsvPeG3xz4MKgQtMr7jR-320-80.jpg)
Only one running watch brand admits its VO2 Max and recovery estimates aren't perfect
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Smartwatches take weeks to give you accurate health and fitness data, and even then, they're not always right. One brand lets you take matters into your own hands, and it's all the better for it.
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