Tech & Wearables

We review six of the hottest triathlon smartwatches from the last year by price, specs, and an eight-point rating system.

A much (much!) brighter and more-advanced color touchscreen highlights the latest Garmin Forerunner 965. We break down if it’s worth the price of an upgrade.

Building off the tech and lessons learned from Polar’s $300+ smartwatches, the Pacer is aimed at entry-level runners and triathletes. But is it missing too much for the price?

The preseason should be all about getting in base miles, working on establishing training zones, and making sure you don’t overdo it too early. Find out the best heart-rate tools for each.

As blood glucose monitors become more commonplace, the next step is a sensor that measures and advises your hydration levels. We dig into the pros and cons of the more advanced options, the Nix Hydration Biosensor.

A connected, real-time hydration sensor sounds like a game changer for triathletes, but how well does the new tech work?

Motivation starting to take a hit? Get back on track—any track—with one of these creative (and fun!) goal-setting apps.

Learn more about the best workout headphones for smashing the indoor cone of silence this winter season.

Whether you're a newbie to the massage-gun game or a percussive power user, we've got the killer tips to help you get the most out of your recovery tool.

Normatec focuses on portability with the release of their most recent wearable recovery technology.

Coros’ “middle child” gets some key updates on battery life, onboard features, and screen size, but can it hang with other smartwatches in the super-crowded $400-500 category?

Looking to improve your sleep, HRV, and recovery? We put two wearables to the test to see which will have you bouncing back faster.

Wahoo introduces an upgraded Roam with color monitor and impressive GPS capabilities. We look at the new features and whether the Roam is useful for triathletes.

We take a close look at the new budget wheel-off, direct-drive bike trainer from Zwift.

In the past, Apple watches were a novelty act for serious endurance and outdoor athletes, but with an improved battery life and legit workout functions, the Apple Watch Ultra is actually in the (long) race.

Sun, sweat, and the occasional dip in the pool - it's no wonder your phone goes on strike from time to time. Here's how to fix a phone when it's overheating, submerged in water, or the battery starts to drain faster than usual.

TSS, CTL, ATL, and TSB - your TrainingPeaks app is riddled with lots of important-sounding metrics. But not all of them are actually useful (looking at you, TSS).

Andy Potts, Ruth Astle, and more share how they set up their various swim, bike, and run gadgets during training—and why.

Garmin’s ultra endurance line of smartwatches gets a touch screen, onboard mapping, and a (very) bright LED flashlight—but is it all worth $1,100?

You've probably seen it at the gym or on your coworkers' wrists. It's not just a fancy bracelet, it's a Whoop. But what is Whoop? And do triathletes need it?

This tiny device captures next-level movement data as you swim.

Garmin’s top-of-the-line tri-focused smartwatch gets a few additions and a price drop. We dig into what’s new on the Forerunner 955.

Garmin’s decidedly not-tri-friendly budget offering finally gets the upgrades that multisporters have been waiting for.

Garmin’s update to the deluxe multisport 9xx line is mostly predictable, but doesn’t make the Forerunner 955 any less interesting.

Not looking to spend as much on your smartwatch as you would on a laptop? The good news is that the Suunto 5 Peak and the Garmin Instinct 2 have everything a triathlete might need for under $400. But which watch wins?

We review eight of the hottest triathlon smartwatches by price, specs, and an eight-point rating system.

Smartwatches are a near-essential tool in the multisport toolbox, but today’s offerings can more closely resemble a home computer than a digital watch. We break down what you need (and what you don’t).

The new Garmin Instinct 2 line could also be pound-for-pound one of the best multisport watches released so far this year. Read why.

The Garmin Fenix 7 series finally tidies up the small details that made this line less-than-perfect. Novel features like a flashlight (yup) are just the icing on the cake.

Garmin’s latest Fenix 7X is an Inspector Gadget-level smartwatch—touch screen, solar power—it even has a flashlight. A real flashlight. But does it hit the mark for triathletes? We dive deep.

Percussive devices—no, not the ones you play with drumsticks—are getting smaller, quieter, and cheaper. We look at four popular offerings.

We take a super close look at all of the multisport-related functions and updates in this new, near-perfect super-premium smartwatch.

Looking for a great gift for a traveling triathlete who needs those zzzs? Our reviewer checks out new high-tech ear buds that take silence to 11.

Polar finally gets it right with the Grit X Pro, an all-in-one, self-reliant smartwatch that actually looks good and performs well. Read our review.

A small upgrade to some long-needed functions, a little bump in price—is the new Grit X Pro worth it? We dig into this $500 smartwatch.

Ditch the earbuds. These integrated “micro-speakers” in the temples of sport sunglasses direct a stream of sound right to the ears.

The Hyperice X is a novel portable-contrast therapy device, but is it worth the $450 price tag for just your knee? We break it down.

We take a look at a new device with the most-accurate and least-invasive way to get real-time core body temperature readings.  

The latest version of Coros’ do-everything model adds color onboard maps, music, and a ridiculous amount of battery life.

You do the miles, they do the math. We take a look at the best run tracking apps for your smartphone.

The Whoop Strap 3 promises to help guide rest and recovery, setting it apart from other wearable devices.

If you picture a sweat test, you probably imagine someone in a sweltering hot lab, flogging themselves over a spin bike while scientists poke and prod. Not anymore.

We tested and reviewed the new platform from Supersapiens that could change the way triathletes fuel. (Yes, it involves some serious biohacking…)

A complicated thing with the baffling name just became the title sponsor of triathlon’s biggest event for the next two years. But what is it; what does Supersapiens do? 

We dig deep into all of the new (and old) multisport-related functions in Garmin's new cellular enabled, do-it-all smartwatch, the 945 LTE.

The smartwatch with the most everything just got a little more extra, but what exactly can the “LTE” do?

Long gone are the days of a simple online training plan. Today’s multisport training programs use real-time virtual feedback, online guides, and even artificial intelligence.

Recovery technology is going to the next level with wearable, hands-free focal vibration therapy to target certain muscles while you multitask. 

What's new, and what it is like to use the latest layout.

The indoor trainer and cycling computer brand that has been a longtime favorite of triathletes is branching out with its first smartwatch, but does it stand up in a crowded market?

Our 2021 guide to tri watches gives an expert's take on a wide range of smartwatches that can help you track your swimming, biking, running, and much more.

Gatorade ships new product to members, then leads 'Zwift and Zoom' private ride to discuss the technology. 

Two heavyweights with category-killing batteries fight it out for the top of the everything-but-the-kitchen sink smartwatch heap.

Batteries for days (literally) and a host of interesting run features make this the Garmin device for going long. But is the $800 price tag worth it?

We turn to two gurus (with very different philosophies) on how to set up your device screens for training and racing.

Wrist pulse oximetry is the latest feature to be seen in wearable tech. But is it actually a helpful metric for athletes? And how accurate are wrist pulse oximeters?

One of the most data-dense smartwatches available doubles down with more training features and a few much-needed lifestyle functions. We put it to the test.

We put two new do-it-all smartwatches in a head-to-head cage match to see who reigns supreme.

Being able to steer inside Zwift with your handlebars is cool, but the Sterzo Smart doesn't always work. Here's why.

This new fewer-frills budget-friendly version of the ubiquitous Apple Watch has some hits and some misses when it comes to multisport training.

Jam-packed with sensors, Fitbit’s latest has a lot of data, but is any of it useful to triathletes? We break it down.

Despite the small price tag, this watch is an absolute category killer with pretty much everything a triathlete needs to train and race.

With a ton of new smartwatches popping up this year, triathletes are able to get more for less. We break down what to get (and what to avoid) in training and lifestyle smartwatches.

Can Apple's new budget-friendly watch work for triathletes? Senior editor Chris Foster shares his initial impressions.

The gap between Garmin’s all-in smartwatch and the rest of its line is getting thinner and thinner with this long-awaited update to the 700 series.

We unbox the Garmin Forerunner 745 — the latest music-storing watch that's a lightweight, mapless version of the deluxe Forerunner 945, for $100 less.

Hyperice gives a techy upgrade to their already notoriously quiet and feature-filled percussive device.

We take a look at a new Bluetooth upgrade to Hyperice’s percussive device line.

We look at a pair of sports headphones that are supposed to help increase safety with some very cool new tech.

We pit two nearly pocket-sized percussive massagers against each other too see who vibes best.

JBL + Under Armour's Flash X headphones last forever and are effectively waterproof—they also have two big features meant to keep you safe.

A new player in the compact percussive devices game is cheaper, smaller, and quieter than anything else out there. But is it better?

The truth about GPS accuracy — and what you can do when you really need to know how far and fast you’ve run.

Addaday's new BioZoom Jr. is one of the smallest, quietest, and least-expensive percussive devices on the market. We unbox the BioZoom Jr. and take a look at how it stacks up.

We put in the miles and dig deep to see if Polar’s new Grit X is a good choice for triathletes.

Here's how you can still get your activity files during the Garmin outage.

Tiny upgrades to the monstrous Garmin Edge 1030 make the “Plus” version a worthwhile purchase for triathletes looking for very specific functionality.

Garmin has added a few software and hardware updates to its already jam-packed, smartphone wannabe, the Edge 1030 Plus.

We check out the Theragun Mini—a tiny, quieter version of the Theragun that could finally get more triathletes into percussive massage.

Therabody's new Theragun Mini is smaller, cheaper, and lighter than most other percussive massagers we've seen. We take a look at the sleek new toy.

Like competing on Strava Segments or just analyzing your efforts with the app? As of today, you'll need to subscribe to get these features.

A trailrunner’s dream and a great option for triathletes looking for a slim training smartwatch without spending a fortune.

Polar's new Grit X smartwatch is a trail-running triathlete's dream in a compact package that won't weigh you down or make your wrist look ridiculous.

The latest watch from Fitbit is small but mighty—and is packed with features that triathletes of all abilities will love.