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Smart Watches

Smart Watches


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The gorgeous new flagship watch makes some big promises. But is it worth the cost?

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It does everything your souped-up fitness timepiece does, with dive features that are leagues beyond the competition

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The Apple Watch Ultra update makes this everyday adventure tool only slightly better, but it’s still the best sports watch for the weekend warrior

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On paper, the Amazfit Cheetah Pro is the brand’s most complete offering, but does the AMOLED-screened, multi-band GPS watch deliver on its promises?

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Modern gadgets tell us more about our physiology and recovery needs than ever before, but how might this constant data bath might actually work against our training?   

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This avid runner wore his GPS watch 24 hours a day for one month, performing every single workout it suggested

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The features include new metrics for cyclists, improved cellular access data for hikers, and mood tracking for wellness enthusiasts

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We tested the Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar and Suunto 9 Peak Pro for months to determine which is the best

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The Ultra’s battery life doesn’t measure up to that of other top-end adventure watches, but it still has plenty to offer

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I wore the new Apple Watch Ultra for a week of workouts and a mini-triathlon to see if it was a novelty act for serious endurance and outdoor athletes or a legit contender in the long race

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The Ultra gets a titanium case, sapphire face, significantly better battery life, and better GPS and off-grid route-tracking features, making it a much more robust backcountry tool

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After months of testing, it’s proven to be everything I need for adventuring. And then some.

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There’s a great new wearable for every kind of athletic goal

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The company’s newest flagship timepiece promises astounding battery life as well as efficient solar charging, and it comes with a flashlight

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All your exercise data, simplified

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There are five wearables in our print magazine, but several more worth checking out

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Do you jog around the block at the end of a run so your mileage equals a nice round number?

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These stylish pieces are ready for adventure

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Why Apple’s CEO wants to make health and wellness the company’s greatest legacy

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Apple's CEO says technology can help us lead healthier, more balanced lives—but we also need to learn how to ignore our screens

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As any child will tell you, smartwatches are one of the most popular items on holiday lists this year. Be careful what they wish for.

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Keeping tabs on training and health has never been this seamless

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These timepieces are ready to get down to business

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Timepieces that check all the boxes

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Say goodbye to your fitness tracker. Now your workout gear can deliver your stats.

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Why we name, talk to, and occasionally kiss our gear

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A new smartwatch that you never have to plug in

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Solo trips are among life's great adventures, but it's best to be prepared for everything, from bouts of boredom to unexpected accidents

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Our world is more digital everyday, but humans are analog creatures

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The company behind the smart bike helmet just launched a watch. Here's our take.

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The Boston tech company is now selling monthly access to its Strap 2.0 data-tracking device

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We've been using the new smartwatch for a week. Here's what we think.

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The Versa, which debuted Tuesday, pairs heart-rate tracking with new health features and a sleek look—all for $199.

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A new fleet of wearables meet the data needs of all kinds of players

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Timepieces that help you do everything from call in the helicopters to dive (safely, of course) for hidden treasure

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An overreliance on technology can make you slower. When it comes to training, it's time to rewind the clock and rely on our more primal instincts.

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Your Apple Watch can’t do this

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This watch is making walking-talkies cool again

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Groundbreaking designs and updated classics for every wrist. (Tissot) Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar Here’s something new under the sun: the first solar-powered touchscreen watch. The Expert Solar’s spare, Euro-cool design and titanium case conceal a wealth of useful digital gadgetry behind its analog face, like an altimeter, a weather monitor, and…

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