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Apple's Watch Ultra 2 is its rugged and beefier smartwatch. However, its premium price is a barrier for many users. If you've been waiting for it to go down to a reasonable price, then your patience has paid off. Most variants have dropped to $649, with discounts varying between $130 to $150 at Amazon and Best Buy.
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The dream of spending more time with a device without constantly worrying about charging is something I’ve been writing about for years. I recently praised a smartphone simply because it managed to deliver true “all-day battery life.” With smartwatches, the challenge is even greater. Their compact form factor limits battery size, and bright displays that remain readable in daylight drain power quickly. That’s why every time I come across a potential solution to the dreaded “low battery” warning on a smartwatch, I pay close attention.
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Smartwatches have long been about fitness tracking, heart-rate checks, and quick glances at notifications. Handy, yes, but not exactly for everyone. The thing is, Qualcomm is now putting something on the table that could capture a lot more people’s interest. With its new Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 and W5+ Gen 2 platforms, the smartwatch is stepping beyond workouts and wellness into something much bigger.
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Google has officially introduced the Pixel Watch 4, and this year’s update feels less like an incremental refresh and more like a course correction. While last year’s Pixel Watch 3 did not disappoint with its brighter display and expanded size options, it also left users asking for better battery life, faster charging, and a more powerful processor. With the Pixel Watch 4, Google is finally delivering on those demands. Let’s break down the differences between the Pixel Watch 4 and its predecessor.
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After a months‑long pause caused by a patent dispute in the United States, Apple is re‑enabling its Blood Oxygen feature on select Apple Watch models. The redesigned tool is rolling out starting today via software updates. Here’s why you might want to use it right away.
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Since its debut, the Apple Watch Ultra has stood out for its appeal to outdoor adventurers, with a bright, oversized display, rugged titanium case, physical buttons, and unique watch faces. The upcoming Ultra 3, expected in September, appears to follow that formula, with credible reports indicating major upgrades. But one thing the leaks have not mentioned, and history suggests we will not see, is longer battery life. Apple has kept endurance consistent across the Ultra line, and with no sign of change in the rumors, this could remain its most persistent limitation.
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Oura is taking another step beyond sleep and readiness scores, adding two major women’s health features to its smart ring platform: an expanded Pregnancy Insights tool and a brand-new Perimenopause Check-In.
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I review smartwatches and fitness trackers for a living because I believe they can offer an excellent overview of our physical health. I even believe they can help us change our habits. But one thing you will not see me recommend in a review is using them to measure stress. At least, not yet. The reason is simple: wearables are limited in their ability to measure stress levels. And a recent study just proved it.
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If you're in the market for a new Android smartwatch, now might be the best time to grab one. Google's latest Pixel Watch 3 is currently on sale at Amazon and Best Buy. The 45 mm GPS model has dropped to $319, which is $20 shy of the record low we saw last month. This saves you $80 (20%) off the original price in all colorways.
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Samsung is doubling down on health, and the Galaxy Watch lineup sits at the heart of that strategy. These watches are the entry point into the company’s growing wellness ecosystem. For 2025, the South Korean tech giant hopes to win over wearable fans with the new Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. It nailed down the design and got the basics right, but the question is whether this new model can truly stand out in a lineup that already feels crowded.
