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Can't decide between the Apple Watch Series 9, the Ultra 2, and the Watch SE? We've tested them all to help you choose the right one to keep you connected and acing your fitness goals.

By Will Greenwald

No matter what your health goals are, there's a discounted wrist accessory for you, from the latest Apple and Galaxy watches to Garmin smartwatches, Fitbits, and more.

By Cierra Cowan
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The Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch offers engaging games and friendly digital mascots that encourage kids to get active, along with useful parental controls and GPS tracking to help justify its price.

By Andrew Gebhart

Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for July 10 in Paris. What's on deck? We're expecting the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, the Galaxy Watch 7, and the Galaxy Ring.

By Eric Zeman

Every day, we head into the deal mines, digging for savings and discounts on the best electronics out there. And every day, there's one deal that stands above them all. This is that deal!

By Jade Chung-Lee

Fitness enthusiasts know that rest days are vital to avoid injury, and with watchOS 11, your Apple Watch finally gets the memo, too.

By Joe Hindy

Samsung's pared-down Galaxy FE line expands into smartwatches for the first time.

By David Paiz-Torres

If it's been a few years since you upgraded your Apple Watch, the new watchOS features Apple showed off at WWDC this week may not work with your smartwatch.

By Joe Hindy

WatchOS 11 will help you train for a marathon and notify you if your vitals aren’t in your normal range. Here are the most exciting additions in Apple's next major smartwatch software release.

By Andrew Gebhart

The future of the Series 9 and Ultra 2 is in limbo thanks to a patent fight, so grab one while you can.

By Georgie Peru

Upgrade your traditional watch by adding apps, data, and notifications to your wrist. Here are the features to look for, along with the top smartwatches we've tested.

By Alex Colon  & Angela Moscaritolo

The Fitbit Ace LTE encourages active play with games and a customizable avatar, and it supports location tracking for parental peace of mind.

By Andrew Gebhart

If you’re having trouble sleeping, you may want to monitor your sleep cycles. The built-in Apple Watch sleep tracker and numerous third-party tracking apps make it easy.

By Lance Whitney

The micro OLED panel boasts a 4,175 pixel-per-inch density, over 20% more than the Vision Pro. LG Display is also showing off a smartwatch concept with a 3D display.

By Michael Kan

The news has incensed some Verizon smartwatch customers who were told they cannot avoid the $5 increase because they are on payment plans.

By Emily Price

You can change your watch face to fit the moment and customize the display with different styles and complications. Here's how to give your Apple Watch display a personal touch.

By Lance Whitney

Track your health, heart rate, and even your sleep with the very best smartwatches and fitness trackers, now at an even lower price thanks to the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

By Kegan Mooney

Plus, the Google Assistant will help you screen your calls, Circle to Search comes to newer Pixel phones, Pixel watches get better public transit directions, and more.

By Sarah Lord

Get the industry-leading smartwatch for a ridiculously low price, including a massive $200 off the Series 8 as well as savings on the SE (2nd Gen) and the Series 9. But time is ticking on these deals.

By K. Thor Jensen
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The OnePlus Watch 2, with strapping battery life and support for the feature-rich Wear OS platform, emerges as one of today's best Android-compatible smartwatches.

By Andrew Gebhart