Forget fitness trackers — external brains are the hot new wearables at CES this year

We’ve run out of ways to improve our fitness — so wearables at CES are now taking the strain off our brains.

Garmin could be gearing up for an exciting but overdue Health Status upgrade – here’s what we know so far

Garmin’s Health Status feature has one small setback, but this new upgrade could allow you to keep tabs on health trends over longer time periods.
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Pebble unveils Pebble Round 2 — and fixes all the original’s major pitfalls

Pebble Round 2 is official — we can’t believe we have to wait until May for this huge do-over.

3 new features I want to see from Garmin in 2026

The new features I want to see on Garmin watches during the coming year to compete with the likes of Apple and Samsung.
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The Google Pixel Watch 4 made me like smartwatches again

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 is an excellent smartwatch with fast charging and great design.

Just got a new Samsung Galaxy Watch? Check out these 3 hidden features you won’t want to miss

Samsung’s smartwatches are among the best we’ve tested, and that’s in part due to the fantastic feature set. Some are pretty hidden, though; here’s the best we’ve found.
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The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the cheapest I’ve ever seen, thanks to this enormous discount

I’ve spent the last six weeks testing Apple Watch Ultra 2’s health and fitness features. So believe me: this $250 discount is an amazing deal.
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The “feature-stuffed” Garmin Vivoactive 6 drops to a record-low price on Amazon

You can now snap up the excellent Garmin Vivoactive 6 for its lowest-ever price of $249.99 at Amazon.

Apple Watch users in Australia can soon start taking advantage of hypertension notifications

Apple Watches from Series 9 onwards now have approval from Australia’s medical devices regulator to monitor blood pressure, and it could prove to be another life-saving feature.
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The OnePlus Watch Lite has landed — and here’s why it could be the best value OnePlus smartwatch yet

If you’re in the market for a budget smartwatch, check this out – though availability is limited.