The Vivoactive 6 is the best and worst thing to happen to the Garmin Venu series

by dbadmin | Jun 14, 2025 | Features, Garmin, Garmin Venu, Garmin Vivoactive, smartwatches, Wearables

I’ve been testing Garmin’s Vivoactive and Venu series for generations, and in the past, each line clearly catered to distinct user needs. The Vivoactive line was my go-to recommendation for budget-conscious athletes. The Venu stood as Garmin’s best option for a...

Snap has sunk $3 billion into AR Specs it hopes it can actually convince you to wear

by dbadmin | Jun 10, 2025 | AR, News, Wearables

Credit: Snap Snap will launch a new pair of AR smart glasses, called Specs, in 2026. The glasses will run on Snap OS and support AI-powered features like translation, gaming, and 3D content. Unlike the 2024 Spectacles, Specs will be for consumers, not just developers....

The HUAWEI Watch 5 combines innovation and elegance to craft a delightful Wear OS alternative

by dbadmin | Jun 5, 2025 | Huawei Watch, Reviews, smartwatches, Wearables

The HUAWEI Watch 5 is the penguin of smartwatches; elegantly dressed in formalwear and uniquely equipped with niche capabilities. However, it also can’t fly, and there’s something endearingly silly-looking about it. HUAWEI doesn’t try to compete with Wear OS or Apple...

Xiaomi Smart Band 10 leaks in full, from renders to specs

by dbadmin | Jun 5, 2025 | fitness trackers, News, Wearables, Xiaomi

Credit: Xpertpick A new leak has revealed apparent Xiaomi Smart Band 10 images and specs. The upcoming tracker seems like a slightly larger version of the previous model. The Smart Band 10 will reportedly retail for ~$46 to ~$57 in Europe. Xiaomi Smart Band wearables...

The HUAWEI Watch Fit 4 Pro is a great pick for Android users that crave classic Apple Watch style

by dbadmin | May 28, 2025 | Huawei, Reviews, smartwatches, Wearables

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then HUAWEI’s Watch Fit 4 Pro is quite the compliment. With design cues and interface elements that will feel unmistakably familiar to Apple Watch users, the fitness-focused smartwatch carves out a niche by offering...

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...