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Wear OS finally achieved its potential in 2024

I look back on Wear OS' path in 2024, from messy updates and a major brand lost to new partnerships and promising developments.

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Why don't more smartwatches use this smart ring's seemingly obvious trick?

Ultrahuman is adding a new Smart Alarm feature reminiscent of Fitbit's Smart Wake feature, and I'd love to see it spread to more watches.

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How long is the Google Pixel Watch 3's battery life?

Want to know how long your Pixel Watch 3 will last on a single charge? Here's everything you need to know.

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I love Garmin watches, but they could learn a thing or two from Android smartwatches

Even as Samsung and Google play catch-up with Garmin on fitness, Garmin itself could learn a thing or two from Wear OS watches to keep customers happy.

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First 11 things to do with your new Google Pixel Watch 3

We run through everything you need to know after unboxing your Pixel Watch 3, from Fitbit tricks and Pixel exclusives to developer options.

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The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are my gadget of the year, but I'll never wear them again

I wore Ray-Ban Metas daily for a year, and I loved having speakers and a camera on my face, but they’re not for everyday glasses wearers.

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How to use your new Cyber Monday smartwatch to shed Thanksgiving pounds

I run through all the specific smartwatches and tools that'll actively help you lose weight, including those discounted for Cyber Monday.

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The Polar Vantage M3 has premium guts in a mid-range package — with one key flaw

The new Polar Vantage M3 is an intriguing mid-range running watch; I put its GPS and HR accuracy to the test against Garmin and COROS.

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Garmin Fenix 8 review: Frankenstein's watch

The Garmin Fenix 8 is an all-around monster that steals the best parts from all the other Garmin watches; it's a great device with an insane price.

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The Garmin Instinct 3 has leaked; I'm hoping for two major changes

An official Garmin website listing for the Instinct 3 45mm Solar has us wondering whether it'll keep its "unlimited" battery life while making upgrades.

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Every feature Wear OS watches should borrow from Garmin

Our staff regularly uses Wear OS watches, but Garmin watches have tricks that tempt us away that Google and Samsung should borrow and make their own.

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The COROS PACE Pro is the new mid-range running watch to beat

I tested the COROS PACE Pro's HR and GPS accuracy against the most powerful Garmin watch; turns out it's one of the best running watches out there.

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I'm trying not to feel underwhelmed by this $1100 watch

The Garmin Fenix 8 is like an onion: you can keep peeling back layers to find hidden depths, but also some aspects that make it hard to justify the $1,100 price tag.

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Absolutely game-changing Google Maps update will cut down on wrong turns

I visited the Google Maps Street View garage to learn more about its new enhanced navigation features, which should cut back on your wrong turns in unfamiliar places.

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Smartwatches and rings make health a game; the challenge is being ready to lose

Smartwatches and smart rings do a pretty good job of monitoring your health metrics, but you should also be mindful of how you feel.

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News Weekly: Snapdragon 8 Elite launches with Oryon cores, Samsung's souped-up Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, and more

Qualcomm's powerful new Snapdragon 8 Elite has landed, Samsung releases a special edition Galaxy Z Fold 6, and more.

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Qualcomm VP discusses its 'next' chip for Wear OS watches

I spoke with Qualcomm VP of Wearables Dino Bekis about the future of Wear OS watches, including the next Snapdragon SoC coming "next year."

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Snapdragon 8 Elite explained: Custom CPU cores, huge GPU upgrades, and so much more

Qualcomm is once again making custom cores, and the result is that the Snapdragon 8 Elite has a huge advantage over the 8 Gen 3.

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Wear OS 5 blocks one of the best watch apps and it's high time Google fixes things

Facer is a decade-old watch face store with 500,000 faces and tens of millions of users that lets people get more creative with the most visible part of the Wear OS experience. And Google has basically killed it with Wear OS 5, replaced with a WFF system that's efficient but…

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MicroLED smartwatches and why Apple isn't selling a folding phone

Apple isn't selling a foldable phone for the same reason we haven't seen MicroLED take off.

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I like rucking, but be careful before you go all-in on this popular workout fad

I've rucked — or hiked with a backpack with weights to push my body harder — over the last couple of months, and I enjoy the challenge. But if you're planning to get into rucking, you should be forewarned that it's not the magical, pain-free workout people make it out…

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Suunto Race review: Near the finish line

The Suunto Race arguably beats other $450 running watches like the Garmin Forerunner 265 and COROS APEX 2 Pro in key areas. It just needs a few fixes to challenge its running watch rivals for supremacy.

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Meta just locked up its smart eyewear dominance with long-term EssilorLuxottica deal

Meta has sneakily become the best smart eyewear company on the planet, and a deal with EssilorLuxottica figures to continue that success.

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Fitness watches should stop treating dehydration and sweat loss as an afterthought

The incident last week where a seemingly healthy person got heat exhaustion and passed away from a California half marathon is a stark reminder that smartwatches have a key health area that they could be focusing more on: sweat loss.

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Google Pixel Watch 3 review: Our favorite smartwatch

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is easily one of the best smartwatches of the year, though how appealing it is will depend on how much of a Google/ Pixel fan you are, whether you need a ton of battery life, and how much you care about running.

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