Garmin refreshed its popular Fenix line, previously categorized under the Epix line, with the new Fenix 8 alongside the Enduro 3. The Fenix 8 has everything you can wish for from the premium smartwatch catalog of Garmin, debuting with an AMOLED display, a built-in microphone with support for voice assistants, a sturdier build, and upgrades to its workout list with a new dive activity—all coming with a new price tag to match.
While the new Galaxy Watch Ultra (review) and Watch 7 enjoy having One UI 6 Watch OS, Samsung is still working to deliver the latest software to its older Galaxy Watch models. However, the wait could be proven worthwhile with major changes confirmed to arrive. These include battery-enhancing tweaks to previous watches and a global Always-on Display mode for the Galaxy Watch 4.
Samsung raised the bar with the Galaxy Watch Ultra, surpassing the Pro model with a bold leap forward in the wearable space. Packed with sophisticated features, this watch aims to redefine what a smartwatch can do. However, with a premium price tag, it’s not without its quirks. On paper, the Galaxy Watch Ultra seems like the ultimate smartwatch, but in everyday use, one issue still holds it back from perfection. Let’s break down the Galaxy Watch Ultra and see if it lives up to the hype.
Existing Apple Watch users or perhaps those coming from a clunky smartwatch who want to upgrade to the latest Apple smartwatch might be interested in taking a plunge right now. One of the variants of Apple’s Watch Series 9 is now on sale on Amazon, with the 45 mm GPS variant dropping to $329 after a massive $100 cut (23 percent).
Smartwatches and fitness trackers have come a long way, offering more comprehensive health and fitness tracking capabilities than ever. As these devices continue to improve, has recorded data using these devices become more reliable? A new study suggests you shouldn’t trust all the metrics your smartwatch or fitness tracker records.
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The small form factors of wearables have not only introduced a challenge to manufacturers to squeeze in smaller and more intricate components, but it also becomes harder to repair such devices. This is most likely true for Samsung’s Galaxy Ring (hands-on) after it was discovered the smart ring cannot be repaired once damaged or if its battery dies.
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Samsung’s Galaxy smartwatches feature dedicated daily activity alerts that focus on providing users with specific workout suggestions and encouragement. However, this can sometimes be a nuisance to users, overloading them with information they might not want or interrupting their rest days. It turns out Samsung is finally letting users disable this in the upcoming One UI Watch update.
Now that the improved and new Galaxy Watch 7 has arrived, we’re starting to see huge and permanent discounts on the Galaxy Watch 6. If you’re keen on savings than on getting new features, a new sale has dropped last year’s Galaxy Watch in 44 mm case to a new record price of $214 from the original launch price of $329.
Google’s Pixel Watch features a unique design in a round pebble form factor and convex glass. However, a significant shortcoming is how it is not repairable. With the third generation smartwatch, you might think the company addressed this drawback, but that’s not the case. Google confirmed the Pixel Watch 3 can only be replaced once it is broken.
Fitbit’s Inspire is a top choice for Pixel and Android users looking for a fitness tracker, and it’s currently on sale at Amazon. You can get it for 20% off, bringing the price down to $79, which is the second-best price it’s ever been. Although it’s not the lowest price ever, this is a rare and significant discount, especially since Google rarely offers sales.
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