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I'm never wearing a smartwatch to sleep again
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday The lightest fitness band or watch you'll find can't beat a smart ring for seamless comfort. Seriously, NEVER again.

I'd swap my Garmin Forerunner 965 for this much cheaper smartwatch in a heartbeat — if it weren't for one thing
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Garmin strategically withholds software from its cheaper watches. Only one missing Garmin Forerunner 165 tool is hard to lose.

This wearable for pro athletes has me rethinking my whole approach to fitness training
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday I tested out the CORE Body Temperature Sensor and learned why VO2 Max and my fitness watch aren't enough to ensure I'm race-ready.

Samsung and Motorola want us to wear our smartphones. We REALLY shouldn't.
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday MWC 2024 was full of sci-fi-esque tech like transparent laptops, but a wearable, bendable smartphone doesn't even make sense on Star Trek.

The Galaxy Ring's best chance of success is to steal the Apple Ring's customers
By Michael L Hicks published
Turning the tables Apple will have a much harder time making its Apple Ring as essential as its Apple Watch, leaving a gap for Samsung to strike.

These are the most important features hikers need on their smartwatch
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Hikers need a watch that ensures you'll never get lost, or you can call for help if you do. These are my favorite brands and the things they do better than their rivals.

I never expected to love the Apple Watch Ultra 2 so much, and now I'm in trouble
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday I've tested the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for the past few months, and it's changed what I want from smartwatches. Worse, it's made me a fan of the squircle.

I wore five smartwatches to Mount Diablo's peak. These brands were best for elevation accuracy
By Michael L Hicks published
To the top Once again, I wore way too many smartwatches to help you figure out which watches will give you accurate results when it comes to your next trail hike or climb.

Samsung's most intriguing fitness tech of 2024 isn't Galaxy Ring or Watch 7 — it's Galaxy AI
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday We're fired up by the Galaxy Ring and curious about the Galaxy Fit 3 and Samsung Glasses. But it's the software behind them that shows the most promise.

Why you should be excited by the Galaxy Ring — and why Samsung will struggle to convince you
By Michael L Hicks published
Put a ring on it The Galaxy Watch 7 will undoubtedly outsell the Galaxy Ring, but I'm much more excited about a Samsung smart ring than another smartwatch that struggles with health tracking.

Those annoying smartwatch move alerts will save your life. Only one brand gets them right
By Michael L Hicks published
Standing isn't enough It's not enough to just stand and wave your arms around; you need to move with purpose throughout the day to stay healthy.

First 12 things to do with your new Garmin watch
By Michael L Hicks last updated
Sunday Runday Garmin watches can be pricey, so make sure that you're getting the most out of them. Our fitness editor uses Garmin watches daily and has the info you need.

Garmin needs to make its indoor workouts as compelling as its outdoor ones
By Michael L Hicks published
New year's resolutions Garmin is the only brand we know of that tracks individual exercise moves like push-ups or deadlifts, with thousands of options. But it doesn't do nearly enough with this concept.

What I want to see from smartwatches and wearables in 2024
By Michael L Hicks published
New year, new tech Get ready for the AI watch wars, an explosion of smart rings and glasses, and a make-or-break moment for brands like Fitbit that need a real win to stay in the wearables game.

In 2023, smartwatches tried to become fitness watches and vice versa
By Michael L Hicks published
2023 in review Google, Apple, and Samsung all tried to brew the perfect mix of smarts, health tracking, and fitness tools, while dedicated fitness brands tried to add mainstream smarts.

Michael Hicks' Top 10 of 2023
By Michael L Hicks published
The highlights Our senior wearables editor looks back on the highs and lows of his year with Android Central, from step tests to attempted cat-murder.

A decade later, Zombies, Run! and its new Marvel Move expansion are as great as ever
By Michael L Hicks last updated
Sunday Runday Whether you're a new or experienced runner, Zombies, Run! and Marvel Move are two great tools for keeping you distracted, entertained, and motivated.

One of Garmin's oldest metrics needs a serious revamp
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Performance Condition tries to determine your current fitness level or race condition in six minutes. That's not enough time!

Why I'm not waiting until New Year's to start my fitness resolutions
By Michael L Hicks published
January 1 sucks I can't think of a worse time to start your body's self-improvement than January 1. That is, unless you've already spent December getting a running start on your fitness goals.

Shokz OpenFit review: Wireless earbuds for runners who hate bone conduction
By Michael L Hicks published
Open ears, solid audio Bone conduction headphones are popular with runners and cyclists, but they don't deliver the strong audio of traditional earbuds. The Shokz OpenFit try to deliver the best of both worlds.
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