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I wore the Polar Street X for two weeks — here’s my verdict on the affordable sports watch

The Polar Street X has a bold design and a handy flashlight, but it’s not as accurate as other affordable options and feels outdated.

Garmin's cashing in on the screenless Whoop-style smart band trend with its upcoming CIRQA — here's the proof

Garmin's cashing in on the screenless Whoop-style smart band trend with its upcoming CIRQA — here's the proof

Garmin's CIRQA smart band is on the way — here's the US trademark office filing

Amazfit Helio Strap vs Polar Loop vs Whoop 5.0: Which should you buy?

Amazfit Helio Strap vs Polar Loop vs Whoop 5.0: Which should you buy?

We tested three of the best screenless fitness trackers from Whoop, Polar and Amazfit

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Google just gave us a sneak peek of its screenless Fitbit band, and Whoop should be worried

Steph Curry has teased the upcoming screenless Fitbit band on his Instagram, and Google could succeed where others have failed in making a potent Whoop rival.

Watch out, Garmin — this new Polar watch has a built-in flashlight and a tiny price tag

The Polar Street X is an affordable AMOLED sports watch that has a built-in flashlight and a robust design.

Polar takes on G-Shock with its toughest watch yet and adds a Garmin-style flashlight

A rugged watch brings Polar’s training tools, long battery life and a built-in LED light into a more affordable, everyday package

Your running watch can remind you when to take energy gels during long workouts — here’s how to do it with Garmin, Apple, Coros, and Polar

Getting your fueling right is vital during long runs, especially when marathon training, and having your watch remind you to take energy gels and drinks can be invaluable.

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Garmin could finally take on Whoop with a screenless fitness tracker next week — here’s what to expect

Garmin could finally take on Whoop with a screenless fitness tracker next week — here’s what to expect

Rumors are swirling that we might finally get to see the screenless Cirqa smart band after months of speculation.

Samsung Galaxy S27, S27 Pro, S27 Ultra Possible Release Date, Specs, Features, Designs and Price Details

Samsung Galaxy S27, S27 Pro, S27 Ultra Possible Release Date, Specs, Features, Designs and Price Details

Samsung fights Galaxy S27 leaks with iron-fisted chat controls, yet rumours of beastly chips, epic batteries, and camera reinvention persist ahead of the early 2027 rollout. Post-S26, the hype machine churns on, tempting upgrades.

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Whoop wins injunction to block sale of rival Lexqi band — what does this mean for Polar?

Whoop wins injunction to block sale of rival Lexqi band — what does this mean for Polar?

A Massachusetts court has granted Whoop a preliminary injunction to block sales of Lexqi’s wearable in the U.S. while Whoop’s case against the Chinese brand continues.

I've been testing the Moto Watch, and it really makes me wish Motorola would stop teasing us and just jump on the Wear OS wagon already

I've been testing the Moto Watch, and it really makes me wish Motorola would stop teasing us and just jump on the Wear OS wagon already

Motorola's new Moto Watch doesn't run Wear OS, but it relies on Polar for its health and fitness features. Does this translate to a better smartwatch experience? Find out in our Moto Watch review.

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Polar Loop review: a Whoop-alike with personality issues

Polar Loop review: a Whoop-alike with personality issues

The Polar Loop is a Whoop alternative which promises everything you'll need for everyday fitness tracking.

Polar Loop review: The screen-free fitness tracker is good on heart rate, but a software let-down

Polar Loop review: The screen-free fitness tracker is good on heart rate, but a software let-down

We tested the Polar Loop, the subscription-free Whoop alternative.

Polar Grit X2 review: the Grit X2 Pro in a smaller, cheaper package

Polar Grit X2 review: the Grit X2 Pro in a smaller, cheaper package

A feature-packed fitness watch let down by limited smartwatch functionality and a clunky companion app.

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Polar brings dark maps, smarter training tools and more to its watches via a free software update

Meaningful refinements are coming for Vantage, Grit and Ignite watches

I just traded in my Polar running watch for a Garmin after learning a rather expensive lesson

Just because two devices should be compatible in theory, that doesn't necessarily mean they are.

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CES 2026: I used the Moto Watch, and I'm glad Motorola ditched Wear OS and went with Polar

Motorola has a new smartwatch called the Moto Watch, and it has an elegant design, clean interface, and fitness monitoring by Polar.

Motorola teams up with Polar for its next budget smartwatch, and it costs less than a pub night out for two

The new moto watch brings Polar-powered fitness tracking, recovery insights and up to 13 days of battery life

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Explore Motorola's latest: Pen Ultra, Moto Watch, and Moto Tag 2 unveiled at CES 2026

Motorola unveiled three new products headed for the U.S. market during CES 2026, and one is an Ultra stylus for its Razr Fold.

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Motorola has partnered with a fitness watch veteran brand to resurrect its smartwatches. Here's why a Moto Watch 'powered by Polar' is a big deal.

Garmin and Whoop rival Polar will lend its sleep, training, wellness, activity, performance, and recovery stats to a new Moto Watch, coming soon. Here's what we know about it.

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Your favorite fitness watch brands have some problems to fix. From longstanding Garmin problems to a Fitbit renaissance, these are my 2026 predictions and what improvements I want to see

From a game-changing Fenix 9 to more Whoop-style straps and better fitness watch-smart glasses integration, it should be an exciting 2026 for athletes!

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The ultimate step test: I wore 10 fitness watches while walking 10,000 steps. These are the brands you can trust for your New Year's step goals

I took my Amazfit, Apple, Coros, Google, Garmin, OnePlus, Polar, Samsung, Suunto, and Withings watches for a step test to see which you can trust.

Your best fitness years might come later than you think

Why consistency, not peak performance, now defines modern fitness

Garmin Vivoactive 6 review: A feature-stuffed pocket rocket

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 packs tons of features into a small, affordable package.

5 fitness trackers without distracting screens – and where to buy them right now

Focus on your workout with these anti-smartwatch fitness trackers, from Whoop to Oura.

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