The Apple Watch Series 11 sits in an odd spot between the affordable SE and the adventure-ready Ultra 3. It is sleek, capable, and packed with Apple’s proven health tracking features, yet it feels like the brand is playing it a little too safe this time. After testing it, I cannot shake the feeling that Apple could have done more, but there is still plenty here that makes it worth a look.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 8 series brings major upgrades over the Galaxy Watch 7, but it also comes with a higher price, raising the barrier for many users and fans. Fortunately, there are deals offering significant discounts. One standout is the 43mm Galaxy Watch 8 Classic international version, currently retailing for $339, down from the usual $379, on Amazon.
A few weeks ago, a well-known tech YouTuber became the center of a story that quickly spiraled beyond the gadget world. He was denied boarding on a flight because the battery inside his Samsung Galaxy Ring had swollen, trapping the device painfully on his finger. To make matters worse, he had to go to a hospital to have it safely removed.
Even though most of the big sales have ended, buying a new smartwatch today is still a great opportunity. If you’re specifically looking for a timepiece with long battery life, Garmin’s smartwatches remain some of the best options. That includes the Vivoactive 5, which is currently priced as low as $219 on Amazon.
Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch is a bigger update compared to recent major versions. That’s why more users are anticipating its arrival, especially those with earlier-generation models that have a larger user base. After weeks of waiting, the update has now started rolling out to the Galaxy Watch 7. Here are the best features to look out for.
Before the keynote in September, frugal Apple fans still had to make a lot of compromises! The iPhone 16 only came with a 60 Hz refresh rate while the Apple Watch SE 2 arrived on the market in 2022 sans 5G connectivity, gesture support, or an energy-saving mode. Apple is adding these and other features to the Watch SE 3 in 2025. Thus, we have finally arrived at a smartwatch that is truly suitable for everyday use. The latest Apple Watch model particularly benefited from Apple’s ecosystem!
One of the best things about the new Pixel Watch 4 is that it runs on Wear OS 6, which brings a host of enhancements, including the major Material 3 Expressive design overhaul. Now, owners of older Pixel Watch models, including the Pixel Watch 3 and Watch 2, are getting the same upgrade.
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If you’re like me and prefer waiting for a new smartwatch model to drop so the previous generation gets a markdown, then Prime Day is one of the best times to make that plan pay off. Right now, Samsung’s Galaxy Watches are part of the sale, with the Galaxy Watch 7 likely stealing the spotlight. The 40mm GPS variant is down to $149, a solid drop from its regular price of $249.
Rugged. Smart. Built for the outdoors. The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro packs the health and fitness features of premium wearables at a fraction of the cost. Its growing ecosystem of companion devices, like a smaller strap or even a ring for sleep tracking, makes health monitoring feel natural and uninterrupted. But there are key tradeoffs, and not everyone will want to live with them. Would you take the plunge?
If you haven’t picked up the Pixel Watch 3 because of its steep price, now might be the best time. Google has slashed the price of the smartwatch ahead of the Pixel Watch 4 launch. Right now, Amazon has the Wi-Fi 41 mm model down to $299 from $349—a sizeable $50 (20%) discount. This marks a new record-low for the smartwatch.