Is the Coros Nomad really an adventure watch?
Is the Coros Nomad really an adventure watch? Coros’ Nomad is marketed as a “go-anywhere, do-anything” adventure watch. It’s got GPS and offline maps and will track a lot of activities, from yoga to bouldering. There’s an “Adventure Journal,” which the marketing copy promises will help you record “every step, catch, and summit.” While it […]
Peloton ushers in a new era with revamped hardware and AI
Peloton ushers in a new era with revamped hardware and AI The new Bike Plus will cost $2,695. Peloton has been angling for a redemption arc ever since its status as a pandemic darling started faltering when the world reopened for business. It tried to steady the ship with a series of layoffs, a pivot […]
AirPods Pro 3 review: tripling down on a good thing
AirPods Pro 3 review: tripling down on a good thing The AirPods Pro 3 are the slam dunk win of this product cycle. The AirPods Pro are about as ubiquitous as earbuds can get. Step outside your door, and you’re almost certain to see people wearing them. For good reason, too. Their active noise cancelling […]
The best fitness trackers and watches we’ve tested
The best fitness trackers and watches we've tested The best fitness trackers and watches we’ve tested Fitness trackers have come a long way from the simple bands that tracked steps and little else. Modern trackers can monitor everything from your heart health to how well you’ve recovered from a hard bout of training. Even flagship […]
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is stuck in a familiar orbit
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is stuck in a familiar orbit I bet you didn’t notice the squircle that much here. | Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge If last year’s Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 was tried and true, this year’s Galaxy Watch 8 is a bit more like tried and fine. This isn’t […]
Powerbeats Pro 2 review: the workout buds to beat
Powerbeats Pro 2 review: the workout buds to beat Love the purple color, but this also comes in orange, white, and black. After an epic wait, the Powerbeats Pro 2 are finally here. No, seriously. The original Powerbeats Pro released nearly six years ago, roughly an ice age as far as gadgets go. Turns out, […]
Amazfit Active 2 review: outsized bang for your buck
Amazfit Active 2 review: outsized bang for your buck This $130 smartwatch certainly doesn’t look it. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge A common reader request I get goes something like this: what should I buy if I donât want a smartwatch but want basic fitness tracking? When I suggest alternatives like […]
Amazfit Helio Smart Ring review: bargain bin bust
Amazfit Helio Smart Ring review: bargain bin bust The $199 Amazfit Helio ring is good on paper, but has a few kinks to iron out. Smart rings are in the middle of a renaissance. Thatâs great because we finally have way more options than just an Oura Ring. The downside is most of Ouraâs would-be […]