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5 Smartwatches With Better Ratings Than The Samsung Galaxy Watch

staff@slashgear.com (Jack Picone) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:45:00 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy Watch is incredibly popular, but its ratings are slipping. Discover the five premium smartwatches that officially outrank it.

Health Nuts Should Skip The Apple Watch - This Fitness Tracker Does Way More

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0000

The Apple Watch is the most popular smartwatch, but it falls short for serious athletes. Discover the premium fitness tracker that easily outpaces it.

5 Tips For Max Battery Life On Your Samsung Galaxy Watch

staff@slashgear.com (Sumukh Rao) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Samsung Galaxy smartwatches pack a ton of power, and with that comes a ton of power taxed to the watch's battery. Here's how you can maximize battery life.

5 Common Samsung Galaxy Watch Problems You Should Be Aware Of

staff@slashgear.com (Sagar Naresh) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Samsung is Apple's top competitor in the wearables game for good reason. Yet some of its watches have idiosyncrasies users will want to know about.

5 Recent Updates To Samsung's Health App That Have Users Talking

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0000

Samsung recently did a complete visual overhaul of its Samsung Health app. While this sounds fine on paper, users seem to feel it's a mixed bag. Here's why.

Google Just May One Up Meta With These 5 Smart Glasses Features

staff@slashgear.com (Sumukh Rao) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Google's upcoming forays back into the smart glasses segment seek to give Meta a run for its money in terms of how well its features are expected to work.

Snap's SPECS May Be The Best Smart Glasses Yet, But There's Good Reason To Be Skeptical

staff@slashgear.com (Jowi Morales) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:58:16 +0000

Snap is finally releasing its Spectacles glasses for consumers, called SPECS. They are cool (and expensive), but they may still not be suitable for daily use.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Battery Life: Owners Reveal How Long It Actually Lasts

staff@slashgear.com (Cody D. Campbell) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Before you buy a new Samsung smartwatch, discover the truth about its battery life. We compare the official lab claims to real-world owner reports.

New Proposed Law Aims To Put A Recording Light On All Smart Glasses

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Terrified of being secretly recorded in public? Discover the groundbreaking new privacy legislation that forces wearable tech out of the shadows.

Your Apple Watch Might Not Get WatchOS 27: Here's Which Models Are Compatible

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Apple just announced watchOS 27, but a premium smartwatch model didn't make the cut for the new AI features. Is your smart wearable compatible?

Is The Oura Ring 5 Worth Buying? Here's What's Included (And What It Costs)

staff@slashgear.com (Quina Baterna) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:45:00 +0000

The new Oura Ring 5 has some really interesting new features but is it enough of an upgrade over its predecessor. Here's what you should know.

5 Cheaper Alternatives To The Whoop Fitness Tracker

staff@slashgear.com (Marcus Mears III) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Love the health data but hate the monthly subscription of Whoop? Discover five affordable fitness trackers that deliver premium metrics with no recurring fees.

7 Of The Best Smartwatches You Can Buy In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Sagar Naresh) — Sat, 30 May 2026 02:30:00 +0000

If you haven't bought a new smartwatch in a few years, you'll be surprised by just how far these gadgets have come.

Is An Apple Watch Series 8 Still Worth Buying In 2026?

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Tue, 12 May 2026 11:15:00 +0000

A refurbished Apple Watch Series 8 can cost much less than Apple's newest models, but buyers should know what they're giving up before buying one.

Why Only Some Apple Watches Have A Red Ring On The Digital Crown

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Fri, 08 May 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Some Apple Watch models included a dash of red on the digital crown for years, but Apple abruptly stopped adding it with Series 10 models. How come?

These 12 Bluetooth Gadgets Work With Your iPhone Better Than You Might Think

staff@slashgear.com (Sumukh Rao) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000

From earbuds to car transmitters, these Bluetooth gadgets work well with iPhones, expanding functionality without locking you into Apple's ecosystem.

Your Apple Watch Could Be What Saves You In A Missing Persons Case

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Your Apple Watch is a powerful ally in emergencies. It can help investigators uncover crucial clues in missing person cases when every second matters.

15 Of The Weirdest Tech Items That Never Really Became Popular

staff@slashgear.com (Jorge Aguilar) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0000

From dancing speakers to zoomorphic pillows, these bizarre gadgets may have looked interesting, but they proved costly novelty items with fleeting appeal.

Here's How To Store Your Car Keys On Your Apple Watch

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0000

The Apple Watch can store more than passes and payment cards, and one built-in Wallet feature can simplify how you access your car every single day.

5 Features That Make Smart Glasses Not A Total Waste Of Money

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Smart glasses might still seem a little gimmicky, but there are a handful of standout features that make them more useful and practical than you might expect.