As a Wear OS fan, I’m embarrassed to admit how excited I am for this watchOS 26 feature

by dbadmin | Jul 5, 2025 | Apple Watch, Features, Google Wear OS, smartwatches, Wearables

I rely on lists to keep my life running: grocery lists, packing lists, home improvement checklists, birthday gift ideas for my 19 nieces and nephews, and ongoing logs of thank-you notes for gifts for my own kid. My note-keeping apps aren’t just productivity tools;...

Wear OS 6 fixes the most annoying thing about always-on displays, and I couldn’t be more excited

by dbadmin | Jul 3, 2025 | Features, Google Wear OS, smartwatches, Wear OS 6, Wearables

After years as a power-draining setting with significant limitations, the always-on display on Wear OS smartwatches is finally getting a glow-up. Hitting wrists via Wear OS 6, a redesigned always-on display (AOD) will now offer more functionality, adding key controls...

Oura Ring 5 wishlist: All the features I want to see

by dbadmin | Jul 1, 2025 | Oura, Rumor hubs/Wishlists, smart rings, Wearables

The smart ring arena is evolving quickly, but Oura still sets the pace. Its current-generation ring is polished, feature-packed, and impressively reliable. Yet, no device line is immune to the itch for something more. With new rivals entering the scene and wearables...

I tested the Garmin Vivoactive 6 and Apple Watch SE, and I still prefer Garmin as a gym mate

by dbadmin | Jun 28, 2025 | Apple, Apple Watch, Features, Garmin, Garmin Vivoactive, Wearables

The Apple Watch SE is the blueprint for what most people expect from a smartwatch: a clean design, deep smartphone integration, and enough wellness tracking features to stay reasonably healthy. At a reduced price compared to the brand’s flagship lineup, the SE is also...

I’ve tested countless fitness trackers and this is the best one you can get for under $50

by dbadmin | Jun 28, 2025 | fitness trackers, Reviews, Wearables, Xiaomi

I’ve long tipped my hat to Xiaomi’s Smart Band line (a.k.a. Mi Band in some regions), which nearly always punches above its weight. The latest device, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10, continues the reign as a leader in the budget fitness tracker space. The latest model also...

Xiaomi launches cut-price Smart Band 10 in global markets

by dbadmin | Jun 27, 2025 | fitness trackers, News, Wearables, Xiaomi

Xiaomi has revealed all about the newly launched Xiaomi Smart Band 10. The device debuts with a 1.72-inch display, AI-powered fitness tracking, heart rate broadcasting, and deeper integration across Xiaomi’s ecosystem. Pricing for the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 starts at...