Smartwatches

What you need to know about buying and using smartwatches, including Apple Watches, Fitbits, WearOS, and more.

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A collection of the best smartwatches including the Apple Watch 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

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How to pick the best smartwatch when it’s time to upgrade How to pick the best smartwatch when it’s time to upgrade

Can Apple Make The First Wantable Smartwatch?

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Can Apple Make The First Wantable Smartwatch? Can Apple Make The First Wantable Smartwatch?

Apple Watch on table

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How to choose the right smartwatch for you How to choose the right smartwatch for you

Apple Fitness Plus

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A ruggedized version of the Apple Watch could be coming next year A ruggedized version of the Apple Watch could be coming next year

By Popular Science Team

Wahoo rival watch

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This new workout watch can tell when you switch activities This new workout watch can tell when you switch activities

Garmin G-Shock watches

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These solar-powered smartwatches have seriously long battery lives These solar-powered smartwatches have seriously long battery lives

Dancing Apple Watch tracking.

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You can try the new Apple Watch features—including sleep tracking—right now You can try the new Apple Watch features—including sleep tracking—right now

By Stan Horaczek

Our top tips for running your Fitbit like a well-oiled machine

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Our top tips for running your Fitbit like a well-oiled machine Our top tips for running your Fitbit like a well-oiled machine

Everything to know about the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and Apple Watch Series 5

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Everything to know about the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and Apple Watch Series 5 Everything to know about the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and Apple Watch Series 5

Seven music apps to turn your Apple Watch into an audio controller

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Seven music apps to turn your Apple Watch into an audio controller Seven music apps to turn your Apple Watch into an audio controller

Apple fall detection screen

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The Apple Watch learned to detect falls using data from real human mishaps The Apple Watch learned to detect falls using data from real human mishaps

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Apple’s iPhone event: What to know about the iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, and Apple Watch 4 Apple’s iPhone event: What to know about the iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, and Apple Watch 4

By Stan Horaczek

The Fitbit Versa is a $200 smart watch that does more than count steps

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The Fitbit Versa is a $200 smart watch that does more than count steps The Fitbit Versa is a $200 smart watch that does more than count steps

By Claire Maldarelli

Deep dive: How exactly the Apple Watch tracks swimming

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Deep dive: How exactly the Apple Watch tracks swimming Deep dive: How exactly the Apple Watch tracks swimming

Now The Blind Can Read Texts On This New Braille Smartwatch

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Now The Blind Can Read Texts On This New Braille Smartwatch Now The Blind Can Read Texts On This New Braille Smartwatch

By Alexandra Ossola

You Can Now Download Tamagotchi On Your Apple Watch

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You Can Now Download Tamagotchi On Your Apple Watch You Can Now Download Tamagotchi On Your Apple Watch

By Rachel Fobar

Try On A Virtual Apple Watch With This Augmented Reality App

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Try On A Virtual Apple Watch With This Augmented Reality App Try On A Virtual Apple Watch With This Augmented Reality App

7 Things You Should Know About The Apple Watch

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7 Things You Should Know About The Apple Watch 7 Things You Should Know About The Apple Watch

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Pebble’s New Color E-Paper Smartwatch Gets Funded In Minutes Pebble’s New Color E-Paper Smartwatch Gets Funded In Minutes

Basis Band Review: The Only Fitness Tracker Worth Buying

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Basis Band Review: The Only Fitness Tracker Worth Buying Basis Band Review: The Only Fitness Tracker Worth Buying

By Dan Nosowitz