Clip-on, Wristband or Ring? Picking the Right Tracker Style for Your Lifestyle
Trackers now clip to your waist, wrap your wrist or sit on your finger. Here is how each style fits different lifestyles.
Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet and Garmin Pay: Which Works Where
Every major watch brand has its own wallet. Here is which wallet runs on which watch and what to check with your bank.
Satellite SOS on Wearables: How Emergency Messaging Works Without Cell Service
Some watches can now reach emergency help by satellite when there is no cell signal. Here is how it works and its limits.
Screenless Fitness Trackers: Who Should Buy One and Who Shouldn’t
A tracker with no screen sounds odd until you try one. Here is who loves them, who regrets them and what to check before buying.
How to Connect Your Wearable to MyFitnessPal for Calorie Tracking
Linking your watch to MyFitnessPal turns steps and workouts into calorie adjustments. Here is how to connect each brand and keep the numbers sensible.
Crash Detection on Smartwatches: How It Works and When It Calls for Help
Some smartwatches can sense a severe car crash and call for help if you cannot. Here is what the sensors look for and what to set up.
How to Choose a Fitness Band That Fits Your Daily Routine
A fitness band only helps if you wear it every day. Start with your routine, then match battery, screen and features to it.
Strava and Wearables: How to Sync Workouts from Any Watch
Almost every watch can send workouts to Strava, but the path is different on each brand. Here is how to connect yours and fix the usual hiccups.
Fall Detection Explained: How Smartwatches Know You’ve Taken a Hard Fall
Your watch can tell a hard fall from dropping onto the couch most of the time. Here is how the sensors and software decide, and where they still fall short.
Titanium, Ceramic or Steel? Choosing the Right Smart Ring Finish for Daily Wear
A smart ring sits on your hand all day and night, so the shell material matters. Here is how titanium, ceramic and steel compare in real life.