The Asus ZenWatch is more affordable than ever. Photo: Asus.

Google has slashed $70 off the original Asus ZenWatch, bringing its price tag down to just $129.99 in the Google Store. The device has already received Google’s big Android Wear 5.1.1 update with flick gestures and always-on apps, and it boasts the same internals as devices like the G Watch R and the Moto 360.

The Galaxy S6 is a beast. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Samsung’s new Galaxy S6 has beaten out the iPhone 6 and other flagship rivals in a “real-world” performance test. The device came first in six out of nine challenges, which tested for things like Wi-Fi speed, camera load time, gaming performance, and video editing.

The ZenWatch is getting Android Wear 5.1. Photo: Asus

Google’s latest Android Wear upgrade, which adds a whole host of new features and improvements, is now available on the Asus ZenWatch.

LG’s original Android Wear watch doesn’t have Wi-Fi. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Google’s latest Android Wear update finally enables Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing your smartwatch to communicate with your phone even when it’s out of Bluetooth range. But not all Wear watches have Wi-Fi built-in.

Users of the LG G Watch and the Asus ZenWatch are among those who are out of luck.

Android Wear vs. Apple Watch. Which is right for you? Photo: Google.

Now that we know more about the long-awaited Apple Watch, it’s time to find out how it stacks up against Google’s Android Wear platform and the growing number of wearables that support it.

There are lots of similarities between the two, but there also some big differences in software, hardware, and price that will likely help you decide which one is right for you.