Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
Best Oculus Quest 2 headphones 2024
Immersed in sound While the Oculus Quest 2 has its own audio solution built-in, many people prefer headphones a little more tailored to their preferences. Here are the best headphones for the Oculus Quest 2.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE vs. Galaxy Watch 6: Downgrade or bargain?
Return of the Watch 4 We compare the Galaxy Watch FE vs. 6 to see if you can live with compromises to design, features, and sensors.
Best 4K TVs for Chromecast 2024
Vivid 4K! Getting your 4K content on a TV is easy, but which TV you plug it into is also extremely important when seeking the best 4K TV for Chromecast.
WWDC 2024 should kick off a new AI fitness war between Apple, Samsung, and Google
Sunday Runday 'Apple Intelligence' could deliver a proper fitness coach to compete with Galaxy AI and Fitbit Premium.
Global Running Day 2024: How to race other runners, limited-time rewards, and tips
Global Running Day 2024 is a fun way to jumpstart your love of running. Here's how to race virtually (or in person) with other runners.
Samsung is suing Oura, and the outcome will decide the future of smart rings
Preemptive strike I predicted months ago that Oura would sue Samsung over the Galaxy Ring. Well, so did Samsung's lawyers.
Quest fans, mark your calendars for a jam-packed Meta Connect on September 25
Meta Connect 2024 Meta Connect 2024 will take place on September 25 and 26; here's what we expect from the showcase, from a new Quest headset to an AR glasses demo.
Smart rings will stay niche until they add these missing features
Sunday Runday Smart rings are getting more popular by the year, but there are a few things keeping them from really breaking into the mainstream. Here's my wishlist for what these smart rings could really use.
Samsung could leapfrog Apple and Google with new Galaxy AI fitness tools for Galaxy Watch 7
Game changer Galaxy Watch 7 owners will get a personalized fitness coach via Galaxy AI, helping Samsung catch up to (or surpass) the competition.
How to move passwords from iOS to Android
Moving to Android Leaving your iPhone behind without losing all your old data can be a challenge. Here's how to export your iPhone passwords to Android.
Best smart thermostats that don't require a C wire 2024
Smart sensing Not in the mood to rewire your home for a smart thermostat? These are the best options that don't need a C wire.
I used to think I wanted an LTE smartwatch. Now I know better
Sunday Runday Plenty of athletes love LTE smartwatches. But they're fated to stay a niche product, the same way satellite phones are.
Month-long Garmin Venu bug represents a worrying trend across fitness watches
More updates, more problems It's hard to catch every bug from a software update if you're testing a feature across dozens of different products.
Qualcomm is spitting out XR2 chips faster than VR headsets can use them
Even though we've yet to see XR2+ Gen 2 headsets, Qualcomm is hard at work at the next generation of chipsets.
Google made a mistake with YouTube Premium
Bundles suck Google canned its Premium Lite option, tying YouTube Music to an ad-free streaming experience. It's still disappointing.
Leaked Meta Quest 3s looks like a Quest 2 with a new brain and eyeballs
Quest 2.5 A new Quest 3 Lite leak gives us a better idea of what to expect from Meta's 2024 headset, including performance, comfort, software, and passthrough.
Smartwatch 'smart straps' died for a reason. I still want them to come back.
Sunday Runday Samsung and Pebble tried and failed to fill watch bands with modular tech. I still love the idea, no matter how impractical it is.
Wear OS 5 will bring major upgrades to battery life, fitness, and watch faces
Google I/O 2024 We run through the key Wear OS 5 upgrades revealed during Day Two of Google I/O 2024.
My only Google I/O excitement was a two-second glimpse of secret Google hardware
Google I/O 2024 Google either showed off its internal AR successor to Google Glass or an actual future product in a blink-and-you-miss-it moment at Google I/O 2024.
One Google I/O announcement would fix the gaping hole in Wear OS
Sunday Runday Google Fit is headed out the door, so now Wear OS needs a new unified fitness app experience, whether it's Fitbit or something else.
Polar Vantage V3 review: The tip of the iceberg
Advantage Polar The Polar Vantage V3 is one of the top fitness watches, alongside the Garmin Forerunner 965 and COROS APEX 2 Pro. Here's what you need to know about it.
Google Pixel Tablet: Everything you need to know
Pixel Tablet Google designed the Pixel Tablet as both a tablet and Google Home hub; here's what you need to know before you decide whether or not to buy one.
Samsung wants to convert your Galaxy Watch heart data into ECGs using GenAI
Galaxy AI Samsung already has passive AFib detection of irregular heart rhythm. This new patent will use generative AI to convert PPG data into ECG graphs — and we're intrigued.
