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I reviewed the Withings ScanWatch 2. It isn’t like other smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch 2 hybrid smartwatch has the right look, but does it have the tech covered too? We find out in our review.
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An unknown company has a plan to change smartwatches forever
You won’t know this company’s name, but you need to know about its plan to enter the smartwatch market — because it could change it forever.
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Hate smartwatches? You might love this $250 hybrid watch
Don’t like how most smartwatches look? The Withings ScanWatch Light is a smartwatch for those who don’t like smartwatches.
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Garmin fitness smartwatches are up to 33 percent off via Amazon
Garmin has been pumping out high-quality fitness-based smartwatches for years and now’s your chance to score one on the cheap. The company’s selling a bunch of its most popular models on Amazon at a steep discount of 25 to 33 percent, depending on which device you go with. For instance, this brings the price of the well-reviewed Garmin Forerunner 745 down from $ 400 to $ 300.
The sale extends from budget-friendly releases like the Garmin Approach S10 GPS golf watch, now $ 100 instead of $ 150, to flagship products like the Garmin Epix Gen 2, which costs $ 700 instead of $ 900. The deals even apply to off-the-beaten-path products like the Garmin GPSMAP 66i handheld communicator, which is basically a really fancy walkie-talkie.
Other watches involved in the sale include the Forerunner 945 and the Vivoactive 4S, among others, so you can take your pick from the company’s many offerings. Garmin has long been known as a manufacturer of well-regarded smartwatches that specialize in fitness tracking and data metrics. We praised the Forerunner 745, for instance, as having accurate distance tracking, advanced training feedback, integration with Garmin’s payment module, a long battery life and internal storage that can fit up to 500 songs.
There’s no telling when Garmin and Amazon will turn off the discount spigot, so you may want to act fast, as many of these discounts nearly match record low prices for the company’s line of smartwatches.
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IFA 2023: the coolest phones and smartwatches we’ve seen
Although IFA is not as significant for mobile devices nowadays, a few smartphones and wearables are receiving attention at this year’s event.
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I reviewed 2 of the best Android smartwatches. This is the one I’d buy
I’ve worn the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and Ticwatch Pro 5 over the past weeks. They’re both great, but there’s only one I’d actually buy.
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One of the best Wear OS smartwatches just got a surprise upgrade
Mobvoi’s excellent TicWatch Pro 5 is one of the best Wear OS smartwatches out there. It now comes in a Sansdstone finish for the same asking price.
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How we test smartwatches and wearables
Wondering about what goes into our smartwatch and wearable review process? Here’s how Digital Trends approaches its reviews of these exciting products.
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Fossil finally gets Google Assistant on its Wear OS 3 smartwatches
Google Assistant vanished on many smartwatches when the Wear OS 3 update arrived, leaving just the Pixel Watch and Samsung's newer Galaxy Watches supporting the feature. Thankfully, you no longer have to switch brands just to talk to Google on your wrist. Fossil is rolling out an update this month that adds Assistant to Gen 6 watches running Wear OS 3. This includes both Fossil's own models as well as counterparts from Diesel, Michael Kors and Skagen, although you'll need to be paired with a phone running standard Android with Google apps (Android Go and many Chinese phones won't count).
The functionality will be familiar if you've used either Google or Samsung wristwear. You can invoke the AI helper by saying "hey Google," holding a button or tapping a watch face complication. The feature lets you answer texts, control music or otherwise handle tasks that would normally require your phone. Unlike many alternatives, though, you'll also have Alexa on hand. You won't be locked into one ecosystem for speaking commands.
This won't be much help if you're using a Wear OS 3 watch from another brand, like Mobvoi or Montblanc. Fossil is one of the most popular names in Google-powered smartwatches, though. Support here ensures that many more wearable owners can use Assistant and avoid tapping a minuscule screen.
You might want to wait before purchasing if you're new to smartwatches. Fossil historically introduces new Wear OS models in late summer, with the exception being this year's mildly upgraded Gen 6 Wellness Edition in January. While there's no word on when Gen 7 will arrive or what it might entail, it's likely to be a significant upgrade if and when it appears — we wouldn't buy Gen 6 just because Assistant is ready. The update is more for existing owners who lost functionality last year.
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Garmin’s newest smartwatches steal the Apple Watch’s best display spec
Garmin has just unveiled its two latest Forerunner smartwatches with advanced training metrics and vibrant AMOLED displays.
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There’s a big sale on Garmin smartwatches happening today
Garmin smartwatches are on sale at Best Buy and we’ve picked out some of the best for every scenario.
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Mobvoi’s new TimeShow app brings new watch faces to Wear OS smartwatches
One of the best things about owning a smartwatch is the vast array of watch faces that are available to fine-tune the device to your personal taste. On top of the default package of watch faces included in its range of TicWatch wearables, Mobvoi has just launched a new website that graphic designers and digital […]
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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.
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Good news! The Wear OS 3 update will roll out to Fossil’s Gen 6 smartwatches on October 17
It’s almost 18 months since Google and Samsung first announced the unification of Wear OS and Tizen OS platforms that made its debut on the Galaxy Watch 4 series under the Wear OS 3.0 moniker. Over the past couple of months, we’ve seen Samsung launch the Galaxy Watch 5 range and Google finally unveil its […]
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The best smartwatches for 2022: Apple Watch Series 8, Galaxy Watch 5, and more
Smartwatches offer notifications, fitness tracking, and more. Choosing one is the hard part, so to help, here is our list of the best smartwatches you can buy.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip might actually save Android smartwatches
Qualcomm’s smartwatch chips have left us wanting more for years. The new W5 Gen 1 and W5+ Gen 1 could be what we’ve been waiting for.
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Oppo and Mobvoi are already working on their first Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1-powered Wear OS smartwatches
Qualcomm just took the wraps off its new Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chipset which could be the processor that Wear OS has been waiting for, and we already know of two exponents of the wearable platform that are developing smartwatches powered by the new silicon. In Qualcomm’s press release for the new wearable chip, it […]
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Android 12L and Wear OS 3 show Google still isn’t serious about tablets and smartwatches
Android 12L and Wear OS 3 are supposed to be Google’s big revolutions for tablets and smartwatches. But it sure doesn’t feel like it.
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[Deal] Save up to $55 on these Wear OS-powered smartwatches from Mobvoi
There’s still time to grab a neat present for your Dad this Father’s Day with Mobvoi discounting a pair of its Wear OS-powered TicWatch smartwatches by 18-20% which translates into savings of $ 55 and $ 40, depending on the model you choose. The top of the line TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS can be had for […]
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Here are Xiaomi’s new Buds 3T Pro earbuds and Watch S1 & S1 Active smartwatches
Besides the global launch of the Xiaomi 12 series of phones, today’s event also took the wraps off the company’s new TWS earbuds and a pair of smartwatches. While Xiaomi hasn’t announced where the new wearables will be released, it’s thought that they will go on sale in western markets at some point. Buds 3T […]
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How Citizen’s CZ Smart almost got hybrid smartwatches right
The CZ Smart Hybrid is Citizen’s second attempt at a smartwatch, and it has nailed the style, comfort, and technology. However, it has misjudged the price.
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The best smartwatches for 2021
Smartwatches offer notifications, fitness tracking, and more. Choosing one is the hard part, so to help, here is our list of the best smartwatches you can buy.
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Are smartwatches and fitness trackers making us more anxious?
Modern smartwatches and fitness trackers can capture more health data than ever before, but in some cases, that data might be doing more harm than good.
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The best Android smartwatches for 2021
If you’re looking for a smartwatch to pair with your Android phone, here are the best Android smartwatches for 2021.
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Samsung’s newest phones are dropping support for their oldest smartwatches
This may come as a surprise to some people, but… you can’t use your original Samsung Galaxy Gear forever. I know, I know, it seems like just yesterday Samsung was releasing their goofy smartwatch-with-a-camera in 2013, but all good things must come to an end. According to the Samsung Members app, some of Samsung’s older […]
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The Fossil Gen 5E smartwatches are slimmer (and cheaper)
Fossil has released several new smartwatches, detailing the Fossil Gen 5e devices powered by Google’s own Wear OS. These watches are a little more design and price focused, with slimmer designs and price tags that should be a little easier on your wallet. Fossil Gen 5e You might recognize these smartwatches as being very similar […]
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Misfit’s new Ronin Command and Path hybrid smartwatches are available for $150
Wear OS might still be laboring under the shackles of the outdated Snapdragon 2100/3100 processors, but there are alternatives to Google’s wearable OS. Misfit’s brand new Ronin Command and Path hybrid smartwatches offer an all-white design with navy blue accents, up to 6- and 12-month battery life, and an assortment of sleep and activity tracking […]
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Fossil’s new smartwatches get NFC payments and heart rate tracking
Fossil's newest smartwatches come with features many of their predecessors were sorely lacking. In an attempt to catch up to its rivals, the company has added heart rate trackers, NFC payment and built-in GPS to its latest Wear OS models. The Fossil…
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Google rebrands Android Wear as Wear OS for all new smartwatches
Android Wear is in a pretty awkward spot as a product line for Google, with tons of smartwatches either failing or getting pulled off the market after lackluster sales. What’s the panacea for a flailing product? Rebranding! Say goodbye to Android Wear, as Google is now referring to the smartwatch software as Wear OS. Pretty […]
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Fitbit plans a ‘family’ of smartwatches in 2018
Fitbit knows it can't lean on activity trackers forever, and it's going to shake things up in 2018. As part of a call discussing its latest earnings, the company said it would produce a "family" of smartwatches this year — it's not just going to ho…
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Skagen Falster smartwatches are now available to buy
The new Skagen Falster smartwatches were the most exciting Android Wear devices to hit CES 2018 earlier this month. The clean, simple designs and relatively small size at 42mm were refreshing compared to the heavy, oversized devices that usually carry Android Wear. The black with leather strap models are now available to buy at Skagen’s […]
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The best smartwatches and fitness trackers to give as gifts
If a plain-Jane fitness tracker seems like too uninspired of a gift, we have some other ideas. You could buy any number of smartwatches that fared well in our tests. Engadget's resident runners also say Garmin Forerunner watches are a good bet for at…
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These stylish Huawei smartwatches are up to 25 percent off on Amazon
Huawei has redefined smartwatch style, and right now you can save anywhere from $ 30 to $ 190 on these elegant yet intelligent accessories.
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Movado will unveil five Android Wear smartwatches at Baselworld 2017
While we already know Swarovski will announce an Android Wear smartwatch “for her” at Baselworld, Movado just announced it will unveil a slew of devices at the annual watch and jewelry trade show. These devices won’t launch until the fall of 2017.
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Samsung expands market for Gear smartwatches via iOS compatability
It took Samsung quite a while, but Samsung has finally released an iOS app that enables users to connect some of their smartwatches with their Apple smartphone. The new iOS app will work with the Gear S2 and Gear S3 smartwatches. There are some reports that it will work with the Gear Fit 2 activity […]
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This 2-millimeter sensor could bring cameras to the smallest smartwatches
Sony’s latest sensor design is only a single megapixel — but it’s also only 2 millimeters and weighs a tenth of a gram. The tiny sensor and lens combo could wind up in wearables like smartwatches or even drones.
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Samsung’s latest chip could make bulky smartwatches a whole lot thinner
Smartwatches are getting better, but they still have a few drawbacks, such as their bulk. Samsung hopes to change that with a new chip that offers faster processing and compatibility for LTE, but in a smaller package.
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You can pre-order Fossil’s new Q Wander, Q Marshal smartwatches as of Friday
Fossil announced the Q Wander and Q Marshal earlier this year, and the two devices are finally going on sale this week. The watches will be up for pre-order on Friday and in stores August 29.
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Real smartwatches have curves: Third-gen Asus Zenwatch could swap shapes
After two models with a distinctive rectangular screen, Asus may switch to a circular screen for the Zenwatch 3, according to early rumors. Here’s what we think we know about the new smartwatch.
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The 5 best fitness bands for backpacking go where smartwatches fear to tread
With an ever expanding market and features that keep improving, this is the year to take a fitness band backpacking. From ultra-pricey to ultra-light, here are a few of our current favorites, from the likes of Garmin and Fitbit.
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Google is reportedly making two Android Wear smartwatches integrated with Assistant
Google is reportedly making two Android Wear smartwatches, and both devices will be integrated with Google Assistant — the search giant’s artificially intelligent bot. The larger of the two devices will have LTE, GPS, and a heart-rate monitor.
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Put some bling on it: Huawei’s Swarovski studded smartwatches are now on sale
The Huawei Watch has quite a few styles to choose from, and with a range of price tags. But the company is now expanding that lineup to include women with the Elegant and the Jewel models.
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Fossil pops out 7 more stylish wearables, including two Android Wear smartwatches
Fossil is making good on its promise to deliver 100 new connected devices before the end of the year. It announced two new Android Wear devices, new fitness trackers, and even new “smart analog watches.”
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Here are the 5 best smartwatches you can buy right now
Tempted to buy a smartwatch? If so, then the growing number of great models available means you’ve got plenty of choice, but which one should you choose? Here are our five picks, plus a few that are coming soon.
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The 10 best smartwatches from IFA 2015
IFA 2015 was chock full of cool smartwatches and fitness wearables, so we’ve put together a list of 10 of the most awesome wrist-worn devices we saw at the show — Samsung’s Gear S2, the Huawei Watch, and Moto 360, to name a few.
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Android Wear smartwatches now work on iOS
Android Wear smartwatches will now work with iPhones, Google announced in a surprise blog post. All future Android Wear smartwatches will work with iPhones, and some older models will support Apple’s OS, too.
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Two unannounced LG smartwatches show up at the FCC, one with pictures in tow
LG and Verizon have something cooking up. Recent FCC filings show two unannounced LG smartwatches that are compatible with Big Red’s network. The FCC was even nice enough to include a few pictures, too.
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