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I like rucking, but be careful before you go all-in on this popular workout fad

I've rucked — or hiked with a backpack with weights to push my body harder — over the last couple of months, and I enjoy the challenge. But if you're planning to get into rucking, you should be forewarned that it's not the magical, pain-free workout people make it out…

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Suunto Race review: Near the finish line

The Suunto Race arguably beats other $450 running watches like the Garmin Forerunner 265 and COROS APEX 2 Pro in key areas. It just needs a few fixes to challenge its running watch rivals for supremacy.

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Meta just locked up its smart eyewear dominance with long-term EssilorLuxottica deal

Meta has sneakily become the best smart eyewear company on the planet, and a deal with EssilorLuxottica figures to continue that success.

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Fitness watches should stop treating dehydration and sweat loss as an afterthought

The incident last week where a seemingly healthy person got heat exhaustion and passed away from a California half marathon is a stark reminder that smartwatches have a key health area that they could be focusing more on: sweat loss.

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Google Pixel Watch 3 review: Our favorite smartwatch

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is easily one of the best smartwatches of the year, though how appealing it is will depend on how much of a Google/ Pixel fan you are, whether you need a ton of battery life, and how much you care about running.

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I depend on this Garmin training tool to improve, but it needs one obvious fix

Garmin, Coros, Apple, and Fitbit/Google all show your training load, and each does one thing better than the rest. While Garmin arguably has the best training load guidance, it could learn something from its rivals.

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Small plane reported 'controllability' issues before crashing in Oregon, killing 3, officials say

Federal authorities say a small plane that crashed into a row of townhomes, killing three people, just east of Portland, Oregon, had reported “controllability” issues before going down

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First 11 things to do with your Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

Make sure you get the most out of your Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra by diving straight into the settings and activating little-known or hidden features.

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I'm done with heart rate monitor chest straps

The Polar H10 is considered the gold standard for heart rate accuracy, and when it works perfectly, it lives up to that. But an arm strap is a better fit (figuratively and literally) for a lot of athletes.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs. TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro: Which takes the Wear OS battery crown?

While we're very impressed with the Galaxy Watch Ultra, the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro could well be a better option for you if you can't afford Samsung's asking price. We break down every difference (and many similarities) between the two massive, long-lasting watches.

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Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Ultrahuman Ring Air: Is there a lord of the smart rings?

The Galaxy Ring marks Samsung's entry into the world of smart rings, but can it overthrow the Ultrahuman Ring Air? Let's take a look.

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The Pixel Watch 3 should have runners both excited and depressed

Fitbit won't make its own smartwatches anymore, a Pixel Watch executive admitted during Made by Google. And we're disappointed by this missed opportunity to target runners with lightweight Fitbits and hardcore software.

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Smart rings are shockingly good at step counting, with one critical flaw

We tested our favorite smart rings from Samsung, Oura, Amazfit, Ultrahuman, and RingConn and compared their step-count accuracy against our favorite smartwatches from Samsung, Garmin, Google, and others. Here's what we learned.

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This is what it'll take to make esports a real Olympic event

Video Games and the Olympics don't sound like a great match, but VR games bridge the two worlds in a way that's a perfect match.

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Racing Olympians at home is hilariously impossible. Everyone should try it at least once

I challenged some of my favorite American Olympians' times at my local track. Not because I'm especially fast or think I could ever win, but because it makes training a little more meaningful — and you should try it, too.

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The SF Half Marathon controversy is exactly why a good running watch matters

The San Francisco Marathon organizers royally screwed up the course distance for at least one of its races, and it's a reminder of why a smartwatch with proper dual-band GPS is so important for runners.

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OnePlus Watch 2R review: Budget substance over style

The OnePlus Watch 2 was a powerful and stylish watch. The OnePlus Watch 2R trims away the stainless steel style while keeping the internals. That makes it one of the few affordable Wear OS watches, but should you buy it?

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs. Watch 5 Pro: Should you upgrade?

If you own the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, you may be ready for an upgrade. But the Galaxy Watch Ultra will be a major transition for anyone used to the Pro, and despite the Ultra's many upgrades, you may not want to switch.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra review: Stronger than expected

After almost two months with the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, we're very impressed by its quality across the board. Now that Samsung has fixed its battery drain issue, it's easier to recommend, too. Just make sure to find a good trade-in deal, given how expensive the Ultra is compared to…

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The OnePlus Watch 2R blew my low fitness expectations out of the water

The OnePlus Watch 2 had issues with health and fitness accuracy. After running with the Watch 2R against a Garmin watch for HR and GPS accuracy, I think OnePlus has solved those issues, and the Watch 2R could be a fitness watch worth buying.

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The Galaxy Watch Ultra (mostly) lives up to Samsung's lofty fitness promises

I've spent the last year gently bashing Samsung for not taking fitness as seriously as its rivals. The Unpacked reveal that the Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra had revamped HR accuracy and dual-band GPS dialed up my hype for the watches to 11, but I needed to test these upgrades…

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Smart rings vs. smartwatches: Every key and hidden difference, from features to accuracy

It's obvious what smartwatch features a smart ring can't offer, like notifications or phone calls. But are there any smart ring perks that a smartwatch can't offer? Let's run through the list!

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Ultrahuman's Ring Air is terrific — here's what I want to see in the Galaxy Ring

I used a smart ring for most of 2024, and I think it has the potential to redefine wearables. With Samsung set to launch the Galaxy Ring soon, here's what I want to see in the brand's smart ring.

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I lost 30 pounds in a year. These are the apps, tech, and tools I used to stay on track

After gaining over 20 pounds despite an active lifestyle, I decided to make a point of losing weight, without resorting to dieting trends. Within a year, I'd shed those pounds and lost another 10 (and counting). Here's the basic tech I used to pull it off.

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