Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Wearables go far beyond just counting steps. These days, they’re multifaceted health companions, allowing us to test everything from sweaty workouts to shortened REM cycles. For many consumers, the concept of a daily health center is the whole point. And that’s why Samsung’s approach feels self-defeating. It’s now 2026, and … Read more
I’m a fitness tracker and marathon runner, and I’ve been wearing an Apple Watch for the past ten years, and I’m here to tell you about a handy feature you probably don’t use – Heart Rate Zones. Used correctly, they can transform your watch from a simple heart rate monitor, to a more advanced device … Read more
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is here, which means now is a great time to find a deal on your next Apple Watch. The sale event runs from March 25 to March 31, with up to 38 percent off popular tech gadgets (and more). As a technology reporter for NBC Select, I review smartwatches, wireless earbuds, … Read more
Your Windows PC might be doing something you didn’t expect. As you read, work, or play, it sends bits of update files to other computers around the world. It sounds weird at first, but it’s not caused by a bug or malware. It’s part of Windows’ Delivery Optimization. Delivery Optimization is designed to make updates … Read more
You know that pop-up. You click “yes” for each time. It asks you to verify that you are over 18. Sometimes, “you must be over 21 to access this site” is written in big, bold letters. Sometimes, at some critical moment, you are asked to go back for what seems like years as you find … Read more