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The main menu screens on the Pixel Watch and the Galaxy Watch 5.

Wear OS 4 is coming to your smartwatch this year — here’s what’s new

Announced today during Google I/O 2023, Wear OS 4 is coming later this year to make your Android smartwatch better than ever.
Google Assistant listening on the Google Pixel Watch.

Google Pixel Watch 2 may launch a lot sooner than we thought

Alongside the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, rumor has it that Google will also launch the Pixel Watch 2 later this fall.
Side view of the Pixel Fold

This is the Google Pixel Fold, and it looks incredible

Google has dropped a stunning teaser video of the Pixel Fold, giving us the first official glimpse of its design ahead of a May 10 introduction.
Versa 2

Why would Google want to buy Fitbit?

Why would Google want to buy Fitbit? Though Fitbit is a big player in the wearables market, it is struggling to transition from fitness trackers to smartwatches. Google's Wear OS has not given it much of a foothold, and it has smartwatch ambitions. Could this be a marriage made in heaven or a disaster?
Pixel 3

What to expect at the Made by Google Pixel 4 event today

October is the spookiest month around, but there's nothing scary about the impending launch of the Google Pixel 4. Google's made no secret of its intentions for the October 15 event, but there's more than just the Pixel 4 smartphone. From a new Nest Wifi to a Pixelbook Go, here's what to expect.
Google Pixel Fold concept image.

Massive Pixel Fold leak reveals every tiny detail about the phone

The Pixel Fold is nearly here, but it seems like we may know everything we need to about the foldable thanks to a major leak.
The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro worn on a man's wrist.

The (not so) silly reason I stopped wearing Samsung smartwatches

At first I thought the reason I didn't want to wear the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro all the time was a bit silly. But actually, it's an overlooked — and serious — issue.
A Fitbit Charge 5 displaying the home screen on a wearer opening a door.

Google is getting ready to kill your Fitbit account

Google's acquisition of Fitbit continues to be more noticeable all the time. Now, Google is coming for your Fitbit account.
An Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch 5, and Garmin Forerunner 265 lying on a desk next to each other.

Tired of Google ruining your Fitbit? Look at these 5 alternatives

Google's handling of Fitbit has been ... rocky, to say the least. Looking for a better alternative? Here are a few of our favorites.
The Google Pixel Watch and the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro.

This smartwatch proves just how bad the Pixel Watch’s software really is

Xiaomi has used its own, new software for the Watch S1 Pro, and it turns out Google could learn plenty from it. In several ways, it's better than Wear OS.
Someone using Google Maps turn-by-turn directions on the Google Pixel Watch.

Google Pixel Watch vs. Apple Watch Series 8

Google has released its first ever smartwatch, the Pixel Watch. We find out how it compares to the reigning champion of wearables, the Apple Watch Series 8.
Man using the Google Pixel Watch's app menu.

Pixel Watch update brings a much-requested Apple Watch feature

The Pixel Watch launched without one major health feature that's found in most other smartwatches on the market. Today, it's finally being added.
Using Google Assistant on the Google Pixel Watch.

What is Google Assistant? Here’s the guide you need to get started

What is Google Assistant and what can it do? We'll show you how to get up and running, and introduce you to some of Google Assistant's coolest features.
Google Pixel Watch on a wrist.

5 things we’d love to see at Google I/O 2023 (but probably won’t)

Google I/O 2023 is almost here, and we have a good idea of what Google will show us. But there are a few products we'd love to see ... but probably won't.
The Google Pixel Watch's Pilot Bold watch face.

Have a Pixel Watch? You need to stop using one of its most important features

Multiple user reports claim that one of the Pixel Watch's biggest features has been rendered unreliable.
The Google Pixel Watch's crown.

You paid too much money for your Pixel Watch — and Google knows it

A new report shows just how much money Google is making from each Pixel Watch sale and, as it turns out, it's a lot.
The Pixel Watch on a person's wrist.

The Pixel Watch just got an important safety feature it’s been missing for months

The Pixel Watch has gained an important safety feature. Fall Detection has been added, so the smartwatch knows if you have a bad fall and can call for help.
The Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro worn on a person's wrist.

Xiaomi’s latest smartwatch puts the Pixel Watch to shame in a big way

Xiaomi has gone for luxury materials to make the new Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro stand out. Does it work? I wore it for a few days to put it to the test.
Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel Watch.

Google’s failing Pixel ecosystem is the key to beating Apple

Google and other Android phone makers keep trying to imitate Apple's ecosystem -- but the Android ecosystem itself may have an advantage Apple can't match.
Fitbit Charge 3.

You shouldn’t need an accountant to buy a new fitness tracker

Subscriptions are changing the way we buy health and fitness trackers, and they are forcing you to change the way you think about them too.
Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid Wellness Edition in black with a black strap.

CES 2023: Fossil’s latest hybrid smartwatch is the anti-Pixel Watch

Want more battery life than a Pixel Watch, physical hands for a watch-like look, and great fitness features? The Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid Wellness Edition is here.
Google Pixel Watch worn on a man's wrist, showing the Pacific watch face.

Google Pixel Watch review

The Google Pixel Watch is not quite what we were hoping for. Our Pixel Watch review explains where it all goes wrong, and what you should buy instead.
The back of the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro.

Pixel Feature Drops used to be spectacular — now they’re horribly mediocre

Google promises feature-packed quarterly releases for its newest Pixel phones. The reality is proving to be less rosy than advertised.
Google Pixel 7 home screen with rainbow gradient wallpaper in light

Update your Google Pixel 7 now for three big security and audio features

The first Feature Drop for the Google Pixel 7 has landed — bringing three important security and audio features. Here's what's new!
Apple Watch Ultra, purple background

The most innovative smartwatches and wearables of 2022

We saw a lot of interesting smartwatches and wearables come out in 2022. Here are the most innovative ones for the year.
Best Cyber Monday Smartwatch Deals

Best Cyber Monday Smartwatch Deals: Apple Watch, Fitbit, Galaxy Watch

We've rounded up Cyber Monday smartwatch deals on wearables from Apple, Samsung, Garmin, Fitbit, and Google — but they're sure to sell out fast, so shop now!
Man holding the Google Pixel 7 like a camera.

Google Pixel 7 review: hard to resist, but a bit of a risk

The $599 Google Pixel 7 is a great smartphone with a fantastic camera, but is every Pixel 7 alike? In our review, we examine if this matters.
The Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro camera modules.

How 2023 could bring Google’s best and most ambitious Pixel lineup yet

If Google plays its cards right in 2023, it could have the biggest and most impressive Pixel lineup yet. And it already looks incredible.
The Pixel Watch on a person's wrist.

Google Pixel Watch Black Friday deal hasn’t ended yet – save $50

The recently released Google Pixel Watch is still on sale in Best Buy's Black Friday deals with a $50 discount that lowers the smartwatch's price to $300.
Leaked render of the Google Pixel Fold.

The good thing is, it won’t matter if the Pixel Fold turns out to be rubbish

There's reason to be concerned about the Google Pixel Fold, but I'm going to tell you why it won't matter if the phone doesn't live up to expectations.
The Pixel Watch on a person's wrist.

The Pixel Watch reminds me why I love smartwatches, but don’t love it

Revisiting the Google Pixel Watch has reminded me why I love smartwatches and all the associated benefits. But also why I don't love the Pixel Watch.
The Pixel 7 Pro's camera module.

Why I don’t want to stop using the brilliant (but risky) Pixel 7 Pro

I've loved the last few weeks with the Pixel 7 Pro, and I'm not looking forward to taking my SIM out. Here's why — and why the phone still remains a risk.
The Galaxy Watch 5 and Pixel Watch main screens.

Wearing the Galaxy Watch 5 showed me just how basic the Pixel Watch really is

It's no secret that the Pixel Watch is a pretty basic smartwatch. But after wearing the Galaxy Watch 5, that point is made even clearer.
The Google Pixel Watch's Big Time watch face.

What Google needs to do to make the Pixel Watch 2 worth buying

A Pixel Watch 2 seems inevitable. Whenever Google decides to make one, here's what it absolutely must do to move the device forward.
Direct reply feature in Messages

Google Messages’ latest update might make iMessage users jealous

Google is rewarding RCS loyalists with features like auto transcription for voice notes in Messages, in-app YouTube video playback, intelligent reminders, etc.
Google Pixel Family IO 2022

Google wants us to invest in an ecosystem we can’t trust

Google has a promising ecosystem with its Pixel line, but the company's frequent U-turns and strategy shifts make investing a hard sell.
The Google Pixel Watch's Big Time watch face.

First Pixel Watch teardown video shows it’s a repairability nightmare

Google's first smartwatch looks sleek, but damage to its sexy curved glass means prying out the battery. The rest of the innards are ugly.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 sitting on a succulent.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 review: peak of Android smartwatches

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is one of the year's most promising Wear OS smartwatches. But is it any good? We find out in our full review.