I tested Garmin’s newest Smart Wake feature, and I’m just as tired as ever

by dbadmin | May 25, 2025 | Features, fitness trackers, Garmin, Garmin Vivoactive, smartwatches, Wearables

I’ve been wearing Garmin’s Vivoactive 6 for nearly a month, and I love the device’s bright display, all-day health and fitness tracking, and improved recovery tools. However, one of its most intriguing new features hasn’t quite delivered. In theory, Smart Wake should...

Oura rolls out a slew of fitness tracking updates and a handful of new partners

by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | fitness trackers, News, Oura, smart rings, Wearables

Oura rolled out a new trend view for users’ active minutes and GPS-based fitness tracking metrics. The company also announced new integrations with CorePower Yoga, The Sculpt Society, Technogym, and Open. Most features are live now, with some Android-specific updates...

Wear OS 5 killed Facer watchfaces, but Wear OS 6 will bring them back to life

by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Google Wear OS, News, smartwatches, Wearables

Facer announced it will be returning to Wear OS devices this fall. Wear OS 6 will support compatibility with the app’s custom watch faces in Watch Face Format. The updated Facer experience will include more than 500,000 faces, instant syncing, and a versatile pricing...

The $300 Garmin Vivoactive 6 is the fitness tracker I think most amateur athletes should buy

by dbadmin | May 20, 2025 | fitness trackers, Garmin, Garmin Vivoactive, Reviews, Wearables

After three weeks with Garmin’s newest Vivoactive 6, I’m fairly convinced it’s the fitness tracking watch most amateur athletes should buy. Not because it does everything, but because it does exactly what matters, without overcomplicating your wrist (or torching your...

HUAWEI Watch 5 launched with tech that turns a single tap into a full health scan

by dbadmin | May 15, 2025 | Huawei, Huawei Watch, News, smartwatches, Tablets, Wearables

https://youtu.be/hazjZkAf4jA HUAWEI has unveiled the HUAWEI Watch 5 with fingertip-based health tracking, new gesture controls, and premium build materials. The company also launched the Watch Fit 4 Series, as well as the FreeBuds 6 and MatePad Pro 12-inch. The...

This is the biggest mistake Samsung could make with the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

by dbadmin | May 15, 2025 | Features, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, smartwatches, Wearables

For years, my favorite Samsung Galaxy Watch feature has been the brand’s rotating bezel and its satisfying, tactile feedback. Lately, swirling rumors suggest that Samsung will bring the bezel back on the Galaxy Watch 8 after skipping it on the 7. That’s all well and...