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Exclusive: Garmin Cirqa PM says ‘it just felt like we had all of the pieces in place’ to launch a screen-free fitness tracker

I chatted with the product manager for the Garmin Cirqa to learn more about the design process, the decision to give it a physical button, the lack of GPS, and more.

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Is your old fitness tracker good enough? I tested a 5-year-old Fitbit vs Apple Watch Series 11 on a 5,500-step walk to find out

Old Fitbit vs new Apple Watch: Can 2021's Fitbit Charge 5 keep up with the latest Apple Watch 11? The results speak for themselves.

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Garmin Cirqa vs Fitbit Air vs Whoop vs Oura Ring: Our fitness experts are helping you pick the perfect fitness tracker

Screen-free fitness trackers like the Fitbit Air, Garmin Cirqa, Oura Ring 5, and Whoop 4 are having a moment, but is screen-free really the best way to be? Before you buy one, let us give you a personalized recommendation.

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We asked 368 people what they want from the Apple Watch Ultra 4. Here’s the resounding answer (and it’s not AI)

We asked our readers what they wanted from a new Apple Watch Ultra

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I walked 4,000 steps with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — and the winning margin was razor-thin

Which rugged smartwatch, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, is the better device for tracking outdoor workouts? I decided to find out by manually counting 4,000 steps with one on either wrist.

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I just went hands-on with the Garmin Cirqa — and it strikes a near-perfect balance between the Fitbit Air and Whoop 5.0

I've been wearing the Garmin Cirqa for a day, and both Fitbit and Whoop should be worried. Here are the five most important things you should know about Garmin's new screen-free tracker.

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The Samsung Galaxy Ring is about to be the world’s first FDA-cleared smart ring for sleep apnea

Slated for a fall roll-out, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is set to become the world’s first smart ring with FDA-cleared sleep apnea detection. Here’s everything you need to know.

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I’ve been wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 for nearly a week — 5 things I like and 1 thing I don’t

I've been testing the new Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 for just under a week, and here's what I like and don't.

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I’ve tested over 100 fitness trackers head-to-head — 3 workout stats I trust the least

Not all smartwatches or fitness trackers get these basic workout stats wrong, but a surprising amount do.

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Can the $99 Fitbit Air beat the $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3 at fitness tracking? I manually counted 4,500 steps to find out

I wanted to find out if a $99 Fitbit can compete with a $799 Apple Watch to track a basic workout so I counted out the steps while wearing both.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 needs these 3 upgrades to convince me to switch from my Apple Watch Ultra 3

Here are the three biggest upgrades that would make me swap out of Apple Watch Ultra 3 for the rumored Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.

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It's time for a Fitbit Ring — 3 reasons why Google should make an Oura Ring alternative

Piggybacking off the success of the Fitbit Air, Google should deliver a Fitbit Ring next to take on the Oura Ring and Galaxy Ring.

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3 Apple Watch settings I always turn off to maximize battery life

I'm a smartwatch expert, and these are the three Apple Watch settings I change for better battery performance... and you should too.

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I counted 4,000 steps to test the Fitbit Air vs Pixel Watch 4 — and the Fitbit Air wins the accuracy battle with one major caveat

I pitted the $99 Fitbit Air against the $349 Pixel Watch 4 in a head-to-head fitness tracking comparison to determine which is the more precise Google wearable.

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I manually counted 5,000 steps to test the Apple Watch 11 vs Fitbit Air, and Apple wins the accuracy battle while offering superior elevation data

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Oura vs Whoop vs Fitbit Air — 5 questions to ask yourself before buying a screen-free fitness tracker

From the Oura Ring 5 to the Fitbit Air to the Whoop 5.0, screen-less health and fitness trackers are more popular than ever.

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Exclusive: Google design director says Fitbit Air reception proves they 'made the right decision' going screen-free

I spoke to the lead designer behind the Fitbit Air to learn more about Google’s new $99 tracker and to determine if the Fitbit brand is actually here to stay.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 rumors — here's everything we expect from Samsung's next-gen rugged smartwatch

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is rumored to feature one massive upgrade that pretty much everyone has been asking for.

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Fitbit Air performance issues? 3 ways to make sure the Fitbit Air accurately tracks your next workout

Some users are reporting fitness-tracking performance issues with the new Fitbit Air. However, these hiccups may actually be technical limitations rather than bugs.

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I went to Sweden to watch bike helmets get smashed into anvils — 3 things I learned at the MIPS test lab

I got a behind-the-scenes look at the MIPS helmet test lab in Sweden, and I'll never look at my bike or snowboard helmet the same.

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Fitbit Air vs Fitbit Charge 6 — which top-performing Fitness tracker wins?

Google's new $99 Fitbit Air has a lot in common with 2023's Fitbit Charge 6. Here's how the two compare head-to-head regarding features, battery, cost, and more.

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I walked 3,500 steps with the Fitbit Air vs Fitbit Inspire 3 — and there's a clear winner

I tested the fitness-tracking accuracy of the Fitbit Air and the Inspire 3, and one of these $99 trackers came out on top.

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We asked Tom's Guide readers if they prefer the Fitbit Air vs. the Garmin Forerunner 70 — and the results were overwhelming

Fitbit Air vs Garmin Forerunner 70: Which wearable is more popular? With over 800 responses, 67% of readers would buy this tracker over the other.

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Fitbit Air vs Fitbit Inspire 3 — which $99 fitness tracker wins?

Google's new $99 Fitbit Air has a whole lot in common with 2022's Fitbit Inspire 3. Here's how the two stack up head-to-head.

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I spent two weeks with the $99 Fitbit Air — here are my 3 reasons to buy (and 3 reasons to skip)

I've been living with the Fitbit Air, and these are my reasons to buy or skip.

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