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The Apple Watch Ultra and the Coros Vertix 2

I ditched the Apple Watch Ultra for the Coros Vertix 2 — here’s what happened

By Jeff Parsons published 17 July 23

Here's what you learn about smartwatches when you swap the Apple Watch Ultra for the Coros Vertix 2 for a week

A photo of a running watch and phone showing calories burned

I turn off every Apple Watch fitness notification — here’s why

By Jeff Parsons published 26 June 23

Fitness wearables like the Apple Watch deliver a constant stream of notifications to keep you on track. I turn them all off.

I used this thermal camera to see if it’s too hot for my dog — here’s what happened

By Tom Pritchard published 20 June 23

Summer often means weather that's not safe for dog walking, but this thermal camera is proving to be of help.

The air pollution crisis shows that Apple Watch still needs a vital Health feature

By Henry T. Casey published 8 June 23

We shouldn't have to choose between the Apple Watch's rewards and listening to our body.

watchOS 10 could be biggest Apple Watch upgrade in years — here's why

By Kate Kozuch last updated 5 June 23

At WWDC 2023 Apple will give a full overview of watchOS 10, the upcoming software update for Apple Watch. The rumored upgrades could have major implications for the future of Apple's smartwatch.

I tried out the Apple Watch for a week — 3 things I love and 2 things I hate

By Rory Mellon published 16 April 23

My first experience with an Apple Watch was a mostly positive one — but there is one major flaw with the smartwatch that holds it back.

I'm ditching Fitbit for the Apple Watch after 10 years — here's why

By Jeff Parsons published 21 March 23

As the Fitbit brand gets subsumed by Google, the real winner is the Apple Watch

I ditched my Apple Watch for the Pixel Watch and no, I’m not crazy

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 20 March 23

Forget the specs and features, I prefer the Pixel Watch to the Apple Watch.

Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition

Xiaomi’s new AR glasses — great in concept, but AR’s problems remain

By Malcolm McMillan published 27 February 23

There’s a reason these AR glasses are still just a concept

Apple Watch shown under water in swimming pool

My Apple Watch 8 died after a swim — here's what I did next

By Louis Ramirez published 15 January 23

I took my new Apple Watch 8 for a swim and it immediately died. Here's what I did next and how Apple saved the day.

I hope Google enables this feature on the Pixel Watch — it already has the hardware

By Sanjana Prakash published 24 October 22

Google’s Pixel Watch misses out on SPO2 tracking despite having the hardware built-in.

Google Pixel Watch — what I want to see from the next-gen version

By Kate Kozuch published 19 October 22

Here are the upgrades I want to see on the Google Pixel Watch 2, or whatever follow-up Google might be planning to its first smartwatch.

I just skipped the Google Pixel Watch and bought this Fitbit instead — here’s why

By Tom Pritchard published 15 October 22

I was considering buying a Google Pixel Watch, but the Fitbit Versa 4 ended up ticking all the right boxes.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro — who is it for?

By Kate Kozuch last updated 3 October 22

Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro right for you? Here's who I think Samsung's new premium smartwatch is for.

Should you buy the Apple Watch 8? How Apple Watch 7 and older models compare

By Kate Kozuch published 16 September 22

If you're considering an Apple Watch 8 purchase, we can help you decide whether you should upgrade to the new smartwatch from your older model.

The Apple Watch Ultra's battery life sounds great — but there's a catch

By Mike Prospero published 8 September 22

The Apple Watch Ultra's rated battery life looks great on paper, but could be a lot shorter depending how you use the watch.

iPhone 14 Pro — I’m buying my first iPhone in 13 years but not these extras

By Alan Martin published 6 September 22

I may be going back to Apple for the first time since 2009, but I’m not going all in on the ecosystem.

One more thing — why Apple should reveal its AR/VR headset at WWDC 2022

By Sanjana Prakash published 5 June 22

WWDC is nearly upon us and with mixed timelines on when we can expect Apple’s AR/VR headset, we delve into why we think and hope that it should be launched today.

apple watch series 7 (left) and apple watch series 6 (right) laying on a table

I just bought my first Apple Watch — here's what I think so far

By Jordan Palmer published 14 March 22

I got my first Apple Watch not too long ago and I love it so far. I found the Series 7 on sale and so I took the plunge.

Lineup of three Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatches on wooden table at Galaxy Unpacked launch event.

I can’t wait for Google Assistant on my Galaxy Watch 4 — here’s why

By Imad Khan published 8 February 22

Samsung is finally going to bring the Google Assistant to the Galaxy Watch 4, along with a bunch of other fitness-focused features. Watch 4 owners have waited long enough.

I never liked smartwatches — but the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 changed my mind

By Rory Mellon published 31 December 21

I've always been a smartwatch skeptic — here's how the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 got me wearing a wearable.

I actually like Wear OS — so here's what I want from the Google Pixel Watch

By Jordan Palmer published 19 December 21

I realize that I might be in the minority here, but I actually like Wear OS. Here's how Google can take it to the next level with a Pixel Watch.

Galaxy Watch 4 and Wear OS — 8 things Samsung and Google need to fix

By Imad Khan published 15 November 21

After using the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 for over a month, there are a few quirks that need addressing.

Why I'm not buying the Apple Watch 7 — or any smartwatch — this year

By Mike Prospero published 17 October 21

After several years of steady growth, smartwatch innovations plateaued this year.

My love-hate relationship with the Apple Watch is turning to hate

By Lisa Schmeiser published 26 September 21

As enjoyable as the Apple Watch is, the Fitness app's approach to trends and goals is all wrong.

Facebook smart glasses could have facial recognition — here’s why that’s a terrible idea

By Tom Pritchard published 2 March 21

Facebook's smart glasses may have facial recognition cameras, which is just the absolute worst possible idea.

Forget Apple Watch 7 — new Apple patent reveals smart clothing

By Kate Kozuch published 25 February 21

Are smart clothes the next big thing in wearable technology? According to a patent, Apple is working on 'smart fabric' for clothing items like shirts, hats and more.