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Final farewell: Google’s first Pixel Watch receives its last minor update

By Jay Bonggolto published

Upgrade time! Google’s original Pixel Watch has just received its final official hug.

Upgrade time!

Google's Clock app set to vanish for non-Pixel Wear OS users soon

By Nickolas Diaz published

Making a change Google stated that it is removing its Clock app from non-Pixel Wear OS devices.

Making a change
The Garmin Forerunner 970 sitting on a shoe, showing a Race Prediction widget with my projected marathon time for the Garmin Tucson Marathon

The Garmin tech I used (and ignored) to train for the Garmin Tucson Marathon

By Michael L Hicks published

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.

Sunday Runday

Google is enlisting ten thousand Pixel Watch owners to study high blood pressure

By Michael L Hicks published

In Fitbit Labs, you can sign up for studies for 'Unusual Trend Detection' or the 'Hypertension Study Lab,' but not everyone is eligible.

Fitbit

Is saving hundreds on a last-gen Garmin watch deal savvy shopping or a Black Friday bungle?

By Michael L Hicks published

Before you "save" hundreds on an old Garmin watch, think about whether you'd be better off with something newer.

Garmin

I'm not waiting for Black Friday - this Pixel Watch 3 deal is what I need right now at the right price

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

A little extra help It's great to find just what you need when it's on sale!

A little extra help
Garmin Epix Pro (gen 2) next to bread

Walmart's early Black Friday sale is slashing $380 off this premium Garmin watch

By Zachary David published

Watch Out 4 Deals This high-performance Garmin smartwatch is rightfully dubbed "Epix".

Watch Out 4 Deals
A photo of the Google Pixel Watch 4 on a wrist outdoors, showing music playback controls for a Pandora playlist.

Google Pixel Watch 4 battery test: GPS, streaming, cellular, and more

By Michael L Hicks published

Wearables Weekly I tested Pixel Watch 4 battery use for GPS, calling, streaming over Wi-Fi or LTE, and other tools, to help you decide whether you need the 41mm or 45mm.

Wearables Weekly
A collection of the best Garmin watches owned by the author: The Venu 3, Forerunner 965, 955, 265, and 255 Music, Instinct 2 Solar and 2X Solar, and Vivomove Trend.

Best Garmin watch 2025

By Michael L Hicks last updated

Best for fitness training These are the best Garmin watches across the Venu, Forerunner, Instinct, Fenix, and other Garmin lineups, for every type of athlete.

Best for fitness training
Garmin Forerunner 165 and 965 sitting atop one another on a plant.

Best Garmin Forerunner: choosing the right watch for each runner

By Michael L Hicks last updated

Best running watches Garmin has nine Forerunner models still worth buying across the last four years. I broke down key differences in features, hardware, health, and coaching.

Best running watches
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