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News Weekly: DeepSeek rising, massive Garmin outage, the S Pen confusion, and more

This week we get into the nitty gritty of the new AI on the block Deep Seek, Garmin watch owners had a rough few days, Samsung and the S Pen saga, Meta announced its earnings and Pebble watches made a comeback. Let's get into it.

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COROS PACE Pro review: AMOLED is just the start

After months testing the COROS PACE Pro, I'm comfortable calling this one of the best running watches if you're serious about hitting PRs.

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Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge reveal feels desperate to me

Samsung is building hype for the Galaxy S25 Edge... but why make us wait?

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Wear OS 6: One UI 8 Watch, Material 3 Expressive, Gemini, & more

Wear OS 6 may be Google and Samsung's most significant upgrade to Android watches since OS 3. Here are the highlights and the watches due to receive it.

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Galaxy S25 launch: The biggest announcements and reveals from Galaxy Unpacked 2025

Post-event wrap of the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025, we bring you everything that was announced and more.

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Samsung just dropped a Galaxy sized surprise: Galaxy S25 Edge

First look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

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I held a smartwatch 'beauty pageant.' The winners and losers will surprise you

I asked 21 family members across generations to rank 13 smartwatches based solely on their looks, from Apple and Samsung to Google and Garmin.

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Withings ScanWatch 2 review: A good-looking 'smartwatch' and not much else

This attractive hybrid smartwatch offers reliable health data and decent sleep and fitness tools, along with notifications and excellent battery life.

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You've quit your New Year's resolutions already; here's how to get back on track

"Quitters Day" for New Year's resolutions has passed, but there's no reason TO quit if you set goals that are actually attainable (and fun)!

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I don't know how Google pulls Gemini off on Wear OS, but I'm intrigued

We know Gemini is coming to Wear OS, but it's hard to know how Google will shrink its AI to work in wearable form.

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Samsung's working on a cheap Galaxy Z Flip and a surprise for the Watch 8

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 FE and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic have passed through the GSMA database. This gives a pretty good indication of what could be announced in the summer of 2025.

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Android Central's Best of 2024: Smartwatches, Smart Rings, and Fitness Trackers

Here are all the winners for Best Smartwatch, Smart Ring, and Fitness Tracker for 2024!

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What we expect from Wear OS smartwatches in 2025

We already know what to expect from Android smartwatches in 2025, from a major hardware upgrade to an inevitable AI focus. Let's run through the list!

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Here's everything we expect and want from wearables and smartwatches in 2025

I asked two industry analysts and mixed in my own predictions for what 2025 has in store for smartwatches, smart rings, and smart glasses.

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I'm kind of shocked at how good smartwatches have gotten

I tested dozens of smartwatches, trackers, and rings in 2024 — and they were consistently high-quality in a way I'm not used to.

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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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