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5 Things A Garmin Watch Can Do That Apple Watch Can't

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Thu, 14 May 2026 23:17:00 +0000

Garmin watches have been the go-to wearables for many sports enthusiasts and athletes for two decades, with some unique features explaining why.

Why Are Some People Getting Rid Of Their Oura Rings?

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Thu, 14 May 2026 18:47:00 +0000

A wave of Oura Ring customers are throwing out their devices after news about the company's business partnerships started circulating online.

Why Slapping Your Apple Watch Is Actually Useful

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:17:00 +0000

Avoid awkward interruptions with a single gesture. Learn how to use this easy hand motion to silence your Apple Watch instantly when it matters most.

Update Your Apple Watch To watchOS 26.5 If You Want A Brand New Watch Face

staff@bgr.com (Alvin Wanjala) — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:47:00 +0000

A new Apple Watch face just dropped with watchOS 26.5. It comes in two styles with vibrant color options and pairs with a new band and iPhone wallpaper.

4 Budget Smartwatches With Better Battery Life Than The Apple Watch Ultra 3

staff@bgr.com (Gaurav Shukla) — Wed, 13 May 2026 01:47:00 +0000

While the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a flagship smartwatch with decent battery life, you can find various budget smartwatches that can last much longer.

You Can Control Your Apple TV With Your Apple Watch - Here's How

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Tue, 12 May 2026 23:17:00 +0000

Your Apple Watch can do all sorts of cool tricks, but did you know you can use it to control your Apple TV experience? Here's how it works and how to set it up.

The First Smartwatches Were From The '80s, And They Did More Than You'd Expect

staff@bgr.com (Brendan Knapp) — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:17:00 +0000

While the word "smartwatch" might mean something specific, like big screens and productivity apps, '80s watches were pretty advanced for their time.

5 Things You Need To Try Before Replacing Your Old Fitbit

staff@bgr.com (Christine Persaud) — Mon, 11 May 2026 21:47:00 +0000

We live in an age where we simply toss a gadget when it stops working rather than trying to fix it, but there are always plenty of solutions to try first.

The Next Apple Watch Might Not Have Touch ID, But Apple Has A Good Reason

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Mon, 11 May 2026 17:21:18 +0000

Touch ID seemed like a strong possibility for the next Apple Watch. A new leak is pushing back on that, but Apple's reported reasoning makes a lot of sense.

New Google Smart Glasses Are Coming — Here's What We Know So Far

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Mon, 11 May 2026 13:47:00 +0000

Google has been teasing Android XR smart glasses for years, and a launch finally seems close. Here's what's confirmed, what's rumored, and what to expect.

What Does The Red Light Mean On Your Oura Ring?

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 01:17:00 +0000

The Oura Ring is capable of measuring a wide range of health metrics, including an important measurement using an embedded red light sensor.

Your Fitbit App Is About To Completely Change — Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Christine Persaud) — Fri, 08 May 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Fitbit users have a big change coming. Google is officially retiring the Fitbit app in 2026 and replacing it with something new that brings AI into the picture.

Apple's Rumored AI AirPods Upgrade Is Already Raising Major Privacy Concerns

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Fri, 08 May 2026 15:59:43 +0000

While Apple's new AirPods are mostly just rumors, the device has entered an advanced testing stage, meaning it's closer to being ready for an announcement.

Smart Earrings Are Now A Thing – And They Track More Metrics Than Your Smartwatch

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Thu, 07 May 2026 21:17:00 +0000

After smartwatches and smart rings, it seems inevitable that a company would produce smart earrings, but they may actually be more effective in some ways.

Google's Smart Glasses Plan To One-Up Meta's Ray-Bans With These 4 New Features

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Thu, 21 May 2026 23:17:00 +0000

Google has been trying to mass produce a pair of smart glasses for some time, and now it's another gadget that the company can inject its Gemini AI into.

Wear OS 7: 5 New Features Coming To Your Android Smartwatch In 2026

staff@bgr.com (Asad Kashif) — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:55:19 +0000

Wear OS 7 is coming later in 2026 with several new features aimed at making Android smartwatches more useful and less dependent on your phone.

5 Ways Google's New Smart Glasses Can Succeed Where Google Glass Failed

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:17:00 +0000

Google has finally unveiled more information about its upcoming smart glasses, and they already look to be a huge improvement on the Google Glass.

Your Google Pixel Watch Sleep Tracking Might Be Broken - But It Should Be Fixed Soon

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:12:24 +0000

Google Pixel Watches can do plenty of things that are beneficial, including tracking your steps, monitoring SpO2, and, when it's working, tracking your sleep.

5 Features Only Apple Watches Have

staff@bgr.com (Christine Persaud) — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:47:00 +0000

Apple isn't the only brand with a smart watch out, as the wearable device market has become significantly popular, but Apple's does have some nice features.

Here's How Much Battery Your Apple Watch's Always–On Display Is Using

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Tue, 19 May 2026 00:17:00 +0000

The Always-On Display feature of an Apple Watch is nice for keeping track of the time, but you may be wondering whether it's draining your battery.