Reviews

IBM and the USTA added personalized live updates and a Serve Quality metric to the 2026 US Open app and website.

The Varia RearVue 820 combines rear-approach radar, a 100-lumen day flash and long battery estimates for riders who prioritize visibility.

The Forerunner 70 and 170 share a 1.2-inch AMOLED display, but the 170 adds an altimeter, Garmin Pay and broader training features.

Garmin’s Tacx NEO 2T bundle arrives with Zwift Cog and Click preinstalled, reducing setup friction for riders using Zwift or ROUVY.

Garmin’s fēnix 9 line adds brighter displays, more storage and new training tools, while Pro models bring titanium and optional satellite/LTE connectivity.

The fēnix 9 is not merely trying to record a workout. Garmin wants the watch to influence what the athlete does next, which raises the standard for every recommendation.

AI can make a crowded tournament easier to follow, but only when it reduces choices and explains context instead of creating another stream of alerts.

ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service has the scale to become a sports home; it still has to make rights, personalization and price feel simpler than the market around it.

Tap to Watch is useful because finding a game has become work. Its success depends on accurate location, subscription and handoff information.

League Pass gives serious basketball fans exceptional depth; the harder problem is helping them decide which of hundreds of available games deserves the screen.

MLB.TV is more flexible in 2026, yet the best package still depends less on feature count than on where a fan lives and which games remain elsewhere.