Charging my electronics at the end of each day was just as part of my routine as brushing my teeth. I’d set my iPhone and Apple Watch on their chargers, power down my screens and settle in for a […]
Vanessa Hand Orellana
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Just hearing the phrase “AI health coach” listed among the Whoop band’s features was enough to make me tune out. After testing many of these supposed coaches, taking their advice became somewhat meaningless. But Whoop’s […]
I’ll admit it: The Whoop band intimidated me. It came into my orbit about six years ago, and I kind of wanted it to disappear. The fitness-tracking screenless wearable is geared heavily toward serious athletes. […]
Key takeaways: All five watches tracked steps and distance accurately, but heart-rate accuracy varied.The Apple Watch Series 11 was the most accurate heart rate monitor during workouts.The Garmin Venu 4‘s heart rate tracking has more data, […]
The Moto Watch feels like a kid trying their hardest to stand out in a sport, only to walk away with a participation trophy. Having spent years reviewing pricey fitness trackers and smartwatches, I know […]
Samsung is finally bringing blood pressure monitoring to Galaxy Watch owners in the US… sort of. Starting Tuesday, the feature, already available in other countries, is rolling out to older models as well as the […]
Starting April 1, the movement-based gaming console Nex Playground will cost $299, a $50 increase from its original $249 price. In a letter to customers on its site, Nex co-founder and CEO David Lee said […]
The Oura Ring has become synonymous with smart rings the way Kleenex has with tissues. With a 74% share of the category, according to Omdia’s November 2025 report, it’s helped define an entire category of health […]
The foldable iPhone may be closer to reality than ever. Longtime Apple leaker Sonny Dickson shared on Monday what appear to be 3D CAD renderings of the rumored device. While the post didn’t offer any […]
It’s out with the old and in with your shiny new Apple Watch. One of the biggest perks of staying within the Apple ecosystem is how seamless switching between devices is. While pairing a new […]
We test smartwatches in the real world, focusing on key features from fitness tracking to connectivity that you’ll use every day. Starting with the watch itself, we check overall performance and responsiveness. Is there any […]
When our 8-year-old started asking for video games, I knew we were about to engage in an uphill battle. Anytime we’ve been to friends’ houses with gaming consoles, he goes full zombie mode, then has […]
All Apple Watches share the same core DNA: a square screen with rounded edges, a rotating crown, interchangeable straps and Apple’s WatchOS with Siri integration. The differences lie in the details with factors like advanced […]
Samsung hasn’t exactly been quiet on the hardware front this year. With the Galaxy S26 launch and a surprise trifold in the books, smartwatches may be next on the horizon. Last year, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 debuted a […]
For months, the Oura Ring and the Apple Watch have been battling for a permanent spot on my arm (one on my wrist and the other on my finger). After overanalyzing and obsessing about which to choose as my […]
Apple’s already had a busy March launch season with seven new products, including an iPhone 17E, updated MacBook Pros and a colorful MacBook Neo that’s about to rattle the Chromebook market. As we set our sights […]
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