Garmin Connect Plus in-depth hands-on: Much more than an AI, unfortunatelyMost people won't want to pay for Garmin Connect Plus, but will find it hard to do without Performance Dashboard or Live activities. Mar 30 25March 30, 2025Article at androidcentral.com
I like Samsung's antioxidant index on the Galaxy Watch 8 more than I expectedThe Galaxy Watch 8, Classic, and Ultra measure your body's carotenoids through your thumb, but how useful (and accurate) is it? Jul 19 25July 19, 2025Article at androidcentral.com
I ran a half marathon with the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, here's how it wentUltrawide photos, open-ear music streaming, and eye protection are all great for race day. But problems like weight and battery hold my Ray-Bans back. Jun 08 25June 08, 2025Article at androidcentral.com
Marvel's Deadpool VR hands-on: Bloody combat, tricky swordplay, and niche comic baddiesMarvel's Deadpool VR comes out in late 2025 for the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S exclusively, with Neil Patrick Harris voicing Deadpool. Jun 06 25June 06, 2025Article at androidcentral.com
Google Pixel Watch 4 battery test: How Google's 40-hour estimate holds up to real useAfter over a month of testing, it's clear that the Pixel Watch 4 more than lives up to Google's battery boasts. But do you need the 45mm upgrade? Nov 06 25November 06, 2025Article at androidcentral.com
Testing Garmin integration on Meta AI glasses: The good, the bad, and the uglyMeta and Garmin offer real-time stats, Autocapture, Status LEDs, Activity Summaries, and shareable stats atop your photos and video captures. Oct 26 25October 26, 2025Article at androidcentral.com
We compared smart ring heart rate data with smartwatches, and the results may surprise youOur smart ring heart rate accuracy test measured how Oura, Samsung, Amazfit, Ultrahuman, and RingConn do when compared against smartwatches. Oct 20 24October 20, 2024Article at androidcentral.com
I tested the Google Pixel Watch 4's fitness tools and accuracy against my Garmin ForerunnerEven before we get the new Gemini fitness coach, the Pixel Watch 4 has improved for athletes in significant ways — but it still has a ways to go. Oct 12 25October 12, 2025Article at androidcentral.com
I tested the Garmin Forerunner 165 against the two best cheap fitness trackersHow the Forerunner 165 compared for steps, GPS, and heart rate against the Fitbit Charge 6 and COROS PACE 3. Mar 15 24March 15, 2024Article at androidcentral.com
I tested the COROS PACE 4, and it's the new best cheap running watch of 2025COROS took the excellent PACE 3 template and added a 2.5D AMOLED display, a serious battery bump, and a mic for voice logging. Nov 10 25November 10, 2025Article at androidcentral.com
COROS APEX 4 fitness test: Rolling back to the old waysGarmin malcontents missing the days of MIP displays, strong battery life, and a reasonable price for GPS and HR accuracy will love the COROS APEX 4. Oct 19 25October 19, 2025Article at androidcentral.com
Suunto Race 2 fitness test: A tough Garmin Forerunner rival for focused athletesImproved accuracy, fantastic battery life, a brighter display, TrainingPeaks data, and SuuntoPlus apps make the Race 2 an excellent running watch option. Sep 14 25September 14, 2025Article at androidcentral.com
Samsung Running Coach is a cool idea held back by hardware and executionSamsung says beginner and experienced runners will benefit from its Running Coach, but that's only half true so far. Jul 20 25July 20, 2025Article at androidcentral.com
This flagship Garmin fitness watch is shockingly accurateI spent a month with Garmin's flagship running watch to judge whether the Forerunner 970's accuracy and new features live up to the price. Jun 29 25June 29, 2025Article at androidcentral.com
The Polar Vantage M3 has premium guts in a mid-range package — with one key flawI tested the new Polar Vantage M3 against the Garmin Fenix 8's GPS and the HR accuracy of COROS and Polar heart rate monitors. Nov 24 24November 24, 2024Article at androidcentral.com
Heart rate tracking on earbuds was probably a mistakeAfter testing Sennheiser Momentum Sport and Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 earbuds with heart rate, I came away frustrated. Jun 16 24June 16, 2024Article at androidcentral.com