Latest articles by Michael L Hicks
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.
YouTube Premium: Everything you need to know
Watch it all YouTube Premium is essentially ad-free YouTube, right? Yes, but there are other benefits to using it.
Google Assistant explained: Tricks, devices, and latest updates
Google Assistant From making shopping lists to controlling your smart home gadgets, here's everything you need to know about Google Assistant!
Only one running watch brand admits its VO2 Max and recovery estimates aren't perfect
Sunday Runday Smartwatches take weeks to give you accurate health and fitness data, and even then, they're not always right. One brand lets you take matters into your own hands, and it's all the better for it.
Samsung's rumored Galaxy Watch Ultra has only one path to success
We can expect the Galaxy Watch Ultra to have a larger display and better battery life. It needs more than that, if Samsung can manage it.
Quest v65 update brings iPhone-only feature as it tries to win over the Vision Pro crown
Meta Quest update The Quest v65 update, hot on the heels of v64, gives everyone some vital new tricks, but its fun photography tricks are still iOS only for now.
Coros vs. Garmin vs. Polar fitness test: How the new Vertix 2S compares to the Forerunner 965 and Vantage V3
Fitness test I ran, sprinted, and hiked with the top Garmin, Coros, and Polar watches to see which came out on top. Here are the results.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 long-term review: Your move, Samsung
Worth getting jealous The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has the combination of fitness tools and smarts I've been waiting for — and the gorgeous 1.9-inch display doesn't hurt, either.
How to change and customize Garmin watch faces
Add some style Changing a Garmin watch face isn't as easy as it is on most Android watches. We'll show you the steps you'll need, including downloading a second Garmin app for customized faces and data fields.
Will wireless Bluetooth headphones work on Quest 3?
Latency is a problem Issues with latency and performance mean you shouldn't use Bluetooth headphones wirelessly, but there are alternative methods to consider.
The 46-day COROS VERTIX 2S targets Alex Honnold-esque adventurers; here are our early impressions
Adventurers only The COROS VERTIX 2S is a massive watch for mountaineers, XC skiers, climbers, and ultramarathoners, with some minor-yet-significant upgrades over the VERTIX 2.
The Meta Quest just became the Pixel of VR headsets
Industry changing Meta is becoming the Android of virtual reality, with Meta Horizon OS bringing more varieties of open-source VR gaming headsets.
I asked Garmin how to fix my running form, and the answer will surprise beginners
Sunday Runday You shouldn't "obsess over" or "monkey with" running dynamics, says a Garmin Forerunner head. But there IS a way to improve your stats.
How to find eco-friendly routes and EV charging stops in Google Maps
Earth Day Every Earth Day, Google adds new sustainability features for eco-friendly travelers. These are the tools you need to know about.
Google's bullying is predictable, self-defeating, and barely justifiable
C'mon Google Google will put California news orgs out of business and lobotomize its AI rather than lose a small fraction of its billions in Search ad revenue.
