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This one dives into the battle of the heavyweights — Apple Watch Ultra vs. Garmin Fenix — and what really matters when tech meets endurance.

Here’s what’s inside:

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Both promise endurance, smarts, and style — but in the real world, which one actually holds up?

Here’s how they compare after extended use 👇

Apple Watch Ultra — Essentially a mini computer on your wrist. GPS tracking is accurate and integrates beautifully with Apple Fitness. But while it’s strong for casual and semi-serious workouts, it still relies heavily on your iPhone.

Garmin Fenix 8 — Built for explorers. Offline maps, downloadable trails, and detailed navigation make it the better pick for serious outdoor tracking. Works perfectly without data access — ideal for hikes or remote runs.

Apple Watch Ultra — Around 2.5 days of battery life — impressive for a smartwatch, but you’ll still pack a charger for longer trips. Tough build and water resistance, but not quite expedition-level.

Garmin Fenix 8 — Battery life is the headline: up to 2 weeks, or 1 week with the always-on display. Designed to survive rough conditions, and you’ll forget what a charging cable looks like.

Apple Watch Ultra — This is where it shines. From Apple Pay to hands-free Siri commands (“open the door,” “turn on the light”), the Ultra nails everyday convenience. Music streaming and phone integration are seamless.

Garmin Fenix 8 — Garmin Pay and music storage exist but feel clunky. You can’t easily stream music or set up cards as smoothly as on Apple’s side. However, the Fenix 8 Pro now adds LTE, allowing calls and messages without your phone — a big upgrade.

Apple Watch Ultra — Locked into the Apple ecosystem — which means flawless iPhone integration, but nothing beyond.

Garmin Fenix 8 — Platform-agnostic and works with both Android and iPhone. If you switch phones often (guilty 👋), this one wins on flexibility.

Apple Watch Ultra — For daily life, it’s unbeatable. You’ll use it for messages, calls, music, payments, reminders, and more — it feels like part of the iPhone itself.

Garmin Fenix 8 — Simpler, steadier, more focused on what matters outdoors. It’s less of a smartwatch, more of a companion built for endurance and precision.

Here’s how I’d personally rank them out of 10 across the stuff that actually matters 👇

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I just got back from VidSummit — one of the biggest creator conferences in the world — and it was packed with ideas, insights, and a few wake-up calls.

Even if you’re not a YouTuber, there’s a lot here that applies to anyone building or creating online.

Here are a few notes I brought home:

This week’s episode dives into the real economics of going viral — what a million views actually pays, and whether AI could ever take a YouTuber’s job.

From YouTube’s new Co-Creator feature to the truth behind brand launches and team pay, this one’s packed with behind-the-scenes numbers and lessons for anyone building a creator business.

Inside this episode:

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Not all pricey gadgets live up to the hype — but some genuinely change how you work, travel, or unwind.

In the next issue, I’ll share the 10 premium tech buys that earned their keep — and why they still make my daily lineup.

Plus: my quick rules for knowing when a “premium upgrade” is actually an investment — and when it’s just marketing.

📅 See you Thursday.

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