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Close-up of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 next to the Garmin Instinct 3 against a bright blue background
I biked 11 miles with the Garmin Instinct 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — and the winner is clear

By Dan Bracaglia Published

Which rugged smartwatch is the more reliable fitness tracker for cyclists, the new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 or the Garmin Instinct 3? I decided to find out.

Smartwatches
On Cloudmonster 3 vs On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper
On Cloudmonster 3 vs On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper: Which running shoe should you buy?

By Nick Harris-Fry Published

The On Cloudmonster line-up contains the best daily trainers available from the brand, with options to suit different budgets and ride preferences.

Running
Close-up of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Instinct 3 in nature
I trekked the Cascade Mountains with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Garmin Instinct 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — this is the one I'd take on my next hike

By Dan Bracaglia Published

I hiked 1,000+ feet to an alpine lake and back to test the performance, accuracy, and comfort of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 vs Garmin Instinct 3.

Fitness Trackers
A pillow is shown on a corner of a mattress. A circle overlapping the pillow shows a thermal imaging reading.
I pointed a thermal cam at a luxury cooling pillow to see if it actually helps you stay cool in a heatwave — here are the results, and how it compares to a cheap alternative

By Ruth Jones Published

We pitted a $93 luxury cooling pillow against a $20 down alternative pillow by pointing a thermal imaging camera at both. Here's which one kept our testers from searching for the cool side...

Pillows & Bedding
Close-up of the Garmin Cirqa screen-free fitness tracker
I walked 7,000 steps with the Garmin Cirqa vs Fitbit Air — and there's a clear winner

By Dan Bracaglia Published

Which screen-free fitness tracker is more accurate, the Fitbit Air or the Garmin Cirqa? I decided to find out by popping one on either wrist and logging a long walk.

Fitness Trackers
a photo of the Garmin Cirqa and Apple Watch 11
I walked 5,000 steps with the Garmin Cirqa vs Apple Watch 11. Here’s which came out on top

By Jane McGuire Published

We put Garmin's newest tracker head-to-head with the Apple Watch.

Fitness Trackers
Close-up look at the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 smartwatch
I walked 4,000 steps with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — and the winning margin was razor-thin

By Dan Bracaglia Last updated

Ultra vs Ultra

Smartwatches
a photo of the Fitbit Air and the Garmin Cirqa on the wrist
I walked 5,000 steps with the Garmin Cirqa vs Fitbit Air — and the winner is clear

By Jane McGuire Published

Our fitness editor put the two screenless trackers head-to-head

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Fitness Trackers
Asplit screen of a close-up of a spilled jar full of strawberry-flavored melatonin gummies for sleep and an image of a melatonin supplement jar.
Is magnesium or melatonin better for reducing 3 a.m. wake-ups and sleeping through the night? Experts wade in

By Frances Daniels Published

I asked a registered dietician and a sleep doctor if I should swap my magnesium gummies for melatonin to avoid 3 a.m. wake ups. Here's their verdicts...

Sleep
Garmin Venu 4 vs Garmin Venu 3
Garmin Venu 3 vs Garmin Venu 4 — biggest upgrades explained

By Nick Harris-Fry Last updated

The Garmin Venu 4 offers a lot of important upgrades on the Venu 3, including an improved design and sports tracking, but it will cost you at least $100 more.

Smartwatches
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