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The OnePlus Watch 2R and its standard watch face, worn on the author's wrist.

Best smartwatches for students 2025

By Michael L Hicks, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated

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.

Student-friendly
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 showing an athletic watch face on a plaque.

Is the Galaxy Watch 8 the most comfortable smartwatch? Here’s what we found

By Brady Snyder published

Comfortable cushion Samsung's cushion design makes the Galaxy Watch 8 slimmer than ever, and it's an even better companion for fitness, health, and sleep tracking as a result.

Comfortable cushion
The Oura Ring 4 on a branch

Oura unveils game-changing features for expecting moms and perimenopause

By Sanuj Bhatia published

Smarter health checks Oura is adding smarter tools to help track health during pregnancy and perimenopause.

Smarter health checks
Pixel Watch 4 renders

Google Pixel Watch 4: All the pre-event information available, launch details, and more!

By Michael L Hicks, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated

Same look, new perks From a new chipset and bigger battery to Gemini and Material 3 Expressive, here's how the Pixel Watch 4 will upstage the excellent Watch 3.

Same look, new perks

New Pixel Watch 4 leak reveals clearer shots of its upgraded sensors and charging setup

By Jay Bonggolto published

Side charging confirmed A new leak has surfaced with alleged retailer slides showing Pixel Watch 4 upgrades, including moved charging pins.

Side charging confirmed
The Garmin Venu X1 on a wrist next to a golf glove, showing the yardage for the hole, with a golf cart path and tree visible behind the Venu X1.

I've returned to golf after 15 years, and my Garmin Venu X1 has been a huge help

By Michael L Hicks published

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.

Sunday Runday

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is finally on sale, but should you really buy a smart ring?

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Should I buy it? There is a lot of tech out there, and new products are coming every day. It's hard to figure out which ones are worth it.

Should I buy it?
The Google Pixel Watch 3, charging close to 100%

Will the Google Pixel Watch 4 support Qi wireless charging?

By Michael L Hicks published

Charging switch-up We've been impatiently waiting for Android smartwatches to abandon proprietary charging for Qi charging. Will the Pixel Watch 4 start this trend?

Charging switch-up

Pixel Watch 4 leak shows a Gemini-ready with 'personal' assistance and suggestions

By Nickolas Diaz published

Gemini at the ready A major Pixel Watch 4 leak highlighted the device's supposed Gemini integration plans.

Gemini at the ready
The Garmin Venu 3 (left) and Forerunner 265 (right) side-by-side

Garmin Venu 3 vs. Forerunner 265: Two classics with plenty left in the tank

By Michael L Hicks last updated

Same price, different focuses 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.

Same price, different focuses
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