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Garmin Forerunner 70 & 170 First Reviews: Best-Value Entry Running Watches in 2026
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Garmin Forerunner 70 & 170 First Reviews: Best-Value Entry Running Watches in 2026

The Garmin Forerunner 70 ($249) and Forerunner 170 ($299) are available now with AMOLED displays, full physio tracking stacks, and up to 13-day battery life. Early reviews call them the best value Garmin has ever offered.

Sarah Mitchell·
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Reviews: Audiophile Sound Praised, Battery Life Criticized
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Reviews: Audiophile Sound Praised, Battery Life Criticized

Early reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro highlight a dual-driver setup with best-in-class sound quality and innovative head-gesture controls, but recurring battery life issues and a Samsung-phone dependency hold them back.

Sarah Mitchell·
RingConn Gen 3 First Reviews: Haptic Alerts Praised, Blood Pressure Accuracy Questioned
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RingConn Gen 3 First Reviews: Haptic Alerts Praised, Blood Pressure Accuracy Questioned

Early reviews of the RingConn Gen 3 highlight its standout haptic feedback feature and 11–14 day battery, but question the accuracy of its nighttime blood pressure trend tracking. Priced at $349, it ships May 29.

Sarah Mitchell·
Ultrahuman Ring Pro First Reviews: 10-Day Real-World Battery Confirmed, No Subscription Delivers
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Ultrahuman Ring Pro First Reviews: 10-Day Real-World Battery Confirmed, No Subscription Delivers

Engadget, The Gadgeteer, and Pete Matheson publish first Ultrahuman Ring Pro reviews as US shipments begin. Real-world testing confirms 10–12 days in Turbo Mode, dual-core AI processing, and 250 days of on-ring storage — all without a subscription.

Sarah Mitchell·
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, Ring, and S26 Ultra Survive Desert Endurance Race
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, Ring, and S26 Ultra Survive Desert Endurance Race

Samsung deployed the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Ring at The Speed Project — an underground desert endurance race — to prove real-world durability across extreme conditions.

David Park·
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Review Roundup: Incredible Sound, But Samsung Phones Only
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Review Roundup: Incredible Sound, But Samsung Phones Only

The first full reviews of Samsung's $249 Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are in. Verdict: best-in-class audio with a wide woofer and planar tweeter, but key features are locked to Samsung phones and battery life disappoints.

Sarah Mitchell·
WHOOP 5.0 First Look: The Most Advanced Fitness Tracker Yet?
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WHOOP 5.0 First Look: The Most Advanced Fitness Tracker Yet?

We got our hands on the WHOOP 5.0 early — here's what's changed and whether it's worth the subscription.

Alex Chen·