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Garmin golf watch

I played a golf round with the Garmin Approach S50 smartwatch, and it's fantastic — here's why

By Dave LeClair published

Garmin got so much right with this watch for both performance and value.

Fitness Trackers
Old photographs and documents

I just tried ChatGPT deep research to dive into my family history — here’s what happened

By Amanda Caswell published

Here's what happened when I asked ChatGPT deep research to explore my ancestry and how to try it for yourself.

AI

I used Google Gemini 2.0 to design football plays — could they have helped the Chiefs beat the Eagles?

By David Silverberg published

AI tools like Google Gemini 2.0 can provide new insights for offensive and defensive plays for coaches to implement into their coaching strategies. But are they ready for prime time?

AI

I just tried the world's thinnest foldable phone — here's how it stacks up to Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold

By Richard Priday published

Our early hands-on with the Oppo Find N5, which the company declares to be the world's thinnest foldable phone so far, has left us quite impressed.

Android Phones
Plushbeds Botanical bliss mattress on a wooden bed frame in the middle of a bedroom

We tested the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Organic Latex mattress — and it's an eco-friendly dream

By Alex Temblador published

We tested PlushBeds' most popular organic latex mattress to see if it lived up to the hype. Here's how it performed.

Mattresses
Woman laughing in an ice bath outdoors during cold plunge

I've been doing cold water therapy using the LUMI Therapy ice bath — and the effects seriously surprised me

By Sam Hopes last updated

What are the benefits of ice baths and cold water therapy? Here's what happened when this writer tested it out.

Home
Hands-on with the RingConn Gen 2 smart ring

I just went hands-on with RingConn Gen 2 — a subscription-free alternative to Oura Ring promising 150-plus days of battery

By Dan Bracaglia published

The RingConn Gen 2 is another promising alternative to the Oura Ring and Samsung Galaxy Ring. Here's a closer look at this smart ring's design and features.

Fitness Trackers
Close-up of the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 fitness tracker in hand next to a Fitbit Charge 6 with an orange strap and a Fitbit Inspire 3 with a black strap

I just went hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 — a Fitbit killer for less than $60

By Dan Bracaglia last updated

Priced at under $60, the new Samsung Galaxy Fit3 could be the Fitbit killer we've been hoping for.

Fitness Trackers
Dreame X50 Ultra being tested at the Dreame store opening

I got a first look at the Dreame X50 Ultra — here's 3 reasons why I can't wait to try it for myself

By Millie Fender published

Dreame's new robot vacuum has tiny retractable legs and extendable mopping pads — I got a first look.

Smart Home
Close-up of the Pinwheel smartwatch for kids at CES 2025 showing the device's Apple Watch Ultra-like case design and colorful interchangeable straps

Move over Fitbit Ace — hands-on with the new Pinwheel smartwatch for kids

By Dan Bracaglia last updated

The forthcoming Pinwheel smartwatch is one of the most promising kid-friendly wearables since the Fitbit Ace LTE.

Smartwatches
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