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Tech Talk: Here's why your next phone will cost more, and why budget phones may be hit the hardest

AI takes a ton of memory. High demand and short supply mean prices go up!

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Everything you need to know about Google’s Galaxy XR updates and Project Aura launch

At The Android Show: XR Edition, Google unveiled groundbreaking advancements in virtual reality, featuring the Galaxy XR headset's new multi-capabilities and a sneak peek of the innovative Project Aura glasses.

Android Central

If you want your 2026 fitness goals to succeed, you'll start them now

I finished most of my New Year's resolutions in 2025, and I have five simple suggestions for how you can pull off yours in 2026.

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How to set up and optimize your new Google Pixel Watch 4: The 12 essential features to customize out of the box so you can get the most out of Google's latest smartwatch

This Pixel Watch 4 beginner's guide will break down the new Wear OS tricks, fitness AI tools, safety settings, and more to activate on your new smartwatch.

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I wore the Oakley Meta HSTN AI smart glasses during a Spartan Race, and it was a game-changer. Here's how this became my secret weapon for unlocking deeper motivation and training harder

Oakley Meta and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are proving their worth in a way I didn't expect: as a way to help myself train for Spartan Races.

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Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses have become my go-to workout companion and my favorite way to preserve memories of my time outdoors. Whether YOU'll like them comes down to the weight.

I've worn Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses for runs, walks, hikes, rounds of golf, and more; here's why I love them, but why you may or may not feel the same.

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The best workout earbuds I've ever worn helped me hit my marathon PR. Here's how the Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus earbuds and their Dolby Audio sound keep me motivated

I've been using open-ear Shokz earbuds for two years. The new 'Plus' version is better than ever, but are they worth $200? For some athletes, absolutely.

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How to set up and customize Gemini Raise to Talk on the Pixel Watch 4

Gemini's new Pixel Watch gesture makes it easier than ever to access Google's AI assistant. Here's how it works.

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How to set up Safety & Emergency features on the Pixel Watch 4

From Emergency Sharing and Safety Checks to fall/ crash detection and Loss of Pulse detection, there are plenty of emergency & safety tools you must set up.

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Garmin's work on a crown feels inevitable, but it's bound to annoy its biggest fans, and there's only one way I think it could work

Garmin is allegedly developing a Hall effect crown, which may turn off longtime Garmin fans but appeal to more "mainstream" athletes.

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I tested the COROS PACE 4, and it's the new best cheap running watch of 2025

The COROS PACE 4 is the best sub-$300 option I've found for a long-lived running watch. Here's what's new and how it performed for GPS and HR accuracy.

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The essential vs. the overload: How ignoring certain advanced metrics on my Garmin watch has become my secret weapon as I prepare for the Garmin Tucson Marathon

I'm running a marathon in six days, and while I relied on my Garmin watch for my training, I only got in the best shape by ignoring Garmin's advice.

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Google is enlisting ten thousand Pixel Watch owners to study high blood pressure

In Fitbit Labs, you can sign up for studies for 'Unusual Trend Detection' or the 'Hypertension Study Lab,' but not everyone is eligible.

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Google says the Pixel Watch 4 should last 'up to 40 hours,' so I took the 45mm model through real-world battery tests, exploring dual-band GPS, cellular, streaming, and more. You're not ready for how good it is

I tested Pixel Watch 4 battery use for GPS, calling, streaming over Wi-Fi or LTE, and other tools, to help you decide whether you need the 41mm or 45mm.

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Qualcomm announces double-digit revenue gains as AI drives sales across form factors, expects high Snapdragon share in the Galaxy S26 series

Qualcomm reported earnings for the final quarter of its fiscal year 2025, with revenue gains in the double-digits.

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Samsung's rogue stress alerts signal a larger problem with smartwatches

Samsung changed the math behind its stress alerts, stressing out Galaxy Watch owners. It's an increasingly common problem across smartwatch brands.

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Meta boosts older smart glasses with new Garmin and Strava features for fitness enthusiasts

Meta debuted Garmin and Strava integration on its fresh pair of sporty Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses, but it's now coming to HSTN and Ray-Ban too.

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Why I'm intrigued by Galaxy XR as a gaming device

If you assumed gaming would be an afterthought on Galaxy XR, you might be surprised at how many gaming use cases it has — and not just for VR.

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After years of close calls, Google’s Pixel Watch 4 finally feels like the smartwatch we’ve been waiting for

The Google Pixel Watch 4 feels like the end of a journey from a design and UI perspective, but it's only the beginning for Gemini and Fitbit.

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Samsung Galaxy XR vs. Meta Quest 3: Battle for the future of XR

The upcoming Samsung Project Moohan Android XR headset looks great, but can it challenge the Meta Quest 3?

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Samsung Galaxy XR vs. Apple Vision Pro: Battle of the premium headsets

Samsung is challenging Apple Vision Pro with Galaxy XR, the first Android XR headset priced at $1,799. Let's review how these two premium headsets compare.

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Reality Labs, taxes hit Meta hard in Q3 2025 earnings as Zuckerberg explains when AI glasses will become 'profitable'

Meta earned $51.2 billion in revenue but was hit by a one-time $15.9 billion tax and $4.4 billion in Reality Labs losses, while Zuckerberg focused on AI.

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Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) vs. Oakley Meta Vanguard: Chic meets sporty

Meta glasses now come in Ray-Ban and Oakley styles, but which one is right for you? Let's compare Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 and Oakley Meta Vanguard to find out.

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How to change your Google Pixel Watch theme

With Wear OS 6, Google brought system-wide Material You theming to the Pixel Watch. Here's how to pick your color and set it up.

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If you don't love the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) glasses, you won't like smart glasses, period

This Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) review will help both smart glasses newbies and Gen 1 owners whether these impressive glasses are the right fit.

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