Stories tagged “Wearables.”
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Counterpoint Research predicts the global consumer wearables market will generate over $1 trillion in cumulative revenue from 2026 to 2032, with smartwatches and wireless earbuds leading.
Huawei secured the largest share of the global wearable-band market in Q2 2026 with 18% of shipments, despite an overall 2% decline in the category. This growth was supported by an expanding product lineup, including a new children's smartwatch.
Bose CEO Lila Snyder discusses the company's strategic transformation, including its expansion into luxury audio through acquisitions and a new B2B model for licensing its core audio technology.
Gemini Redesigned on Wear OS: It Was the Change Pixel Watches Needed
Google's Gemini AI assistant has received a significant redesign for Wear OS, adopting the Neural Expressive visual language to offer a more integrated and less intrusive user experience on smartwatches.
Viture has released the Viture Pro 2, its lightest and most comfortable smartglasses yet, starting at $299. The glasses weigh 63 grams and feature upgraded temple padding, a wider range of nosepad adjustments, and an included lens shade as standard.
A daily recap of the top Apple stories, including Apple's AI glasses to be unveiled at WWDC27, iPhone Ultra to account for 25% of foldable shipments in 2026, and Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4.
Apple is preparing to announce its next-generation Apple Watch lineup, including the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. The new models are expected to feature health and fitness updates, speed improvements, and a new chip with better performance.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 vs. Google Pixel Watch 4: I compared both Android flagships, here's what I prefer
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Google Pixel Watch 4 are two top Android smartwatches that compete with each other. The Galaxy Watch 9 has a bigger battery, more health metrics, and a flatter design, making it a better choice for some users.
Victoria Song, a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter, shares her daily tracking regimen as a wearables reviewer. She evaluates health products and claims, including GPS accuracy, workout intensity, and metabolic insights.
The Oppo Watch X3 is a solid Wear OS smartwatch, but it's not available for purchase in the US due to Oppo's lack of an official consumer hardware business in the country. The company doesn't have the necessary infrastructure to sell connected devices in the US, including…
Samsung has improved its software support for the latest wearables. The Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 will receive 5 years of update support and 5 years of security updates, surpassing the Pixel Watch 4 and Apple Watches.
A leak has revealed the design and specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, which is set to be announced at the company's Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday. The new smartwatch is expected to be thinner and brighter than its predecessor, with an upgraded IP69K …
I Tested Nothing's New Pink Earbuds, and They Look as Good as They Sound
Nothing's new earbuds, the Ear (3a), have surprised the author for several reasons, including their price and unique design language. They pack value and special features not found in rivals, making them worth the $100.
Rumored Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Might Fix Samsung's Biggest Smartwatch Problem
Samsung's next Galaxy watches, including the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, are rumored to have major battery upgrades. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 might get a massive new battery, pushing battery life beyond two days.
I tested the Ultrahuman Ring Pro: It's a biohacker's dream that's not for me
Nina Raemont tested the Ultrahuman Ring Pro, a smart ring that offers long battery life and a tasteful app, but is chunkier and more expensive than the previous model.
The Apple Watch's Biggest Weakness Makes the Best Case for an Apple Ring
The Apple Watch is the most accurate wearable, but its battery life is holding it back. A smart ring could complement the Apple Watch and provide week-long battery life.
The Google Store is unexpectedly selling a Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, with a $20 discount until July 14. This promotion is part of a 'Devices from the Google Store' carousel in the US Play Store, which also includes the Pixel Watch 4 and Fitbit Air.
Solos has launched new smart glasses, the AirGo V2, which feature a camera and an AI assistant, alongside an audio-only model. Notably, the camera-enabled glasses offer an optional clip-on privacy shield to block recording, addressing privacy concerns.
The article explores the cultural tension and privacy concerns surrounding AI-powered smart glasses, using a Netflix show as a narrative device to highlight the ethical dilemmas of wearable surveillance.
Lumysi created a fitness tracker that looks like a fashion bracelet, measuring heart rate, blood oxygenation, and movement. It's available for pre-order on Kickstarter for $179.
Meta has unveiled a new collection of AI-powered smart glasses, featuring a special cat-eye design created in collaboration with reality star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner.
The Google Fitbit Air is a fitness tracker with AI-compatible health features. It has great battery life and is extremely lightweight and comfy.
Meta has launched new, cheaper smart glasses, starting at $299, without the Ray-Ban branding, making them $80 less expensive than previous models. The new line includes styles like the Meta Fury, Meta Adventurer, and a collaboration with Kylie Jenner, while maintaining si…
Professional athletes' use of wearables raises serious privacy concerns, as their biometric data could be used against them in contract negotiations or by coaches and gamblers.
AirPods Can Measure Your Heart Rate, but Are They Accurate?
The AirPods Pro 3 can track heart rate with surprising accuracy, rivaling the Apple Watch Series 11. A test against the Polar H10 chest strap showed the AirPods Pro 3 to be a viable alternative for heart rate monitoring.
Fitness trackers may not work properly for people with wrist tattoos, due to issues with heart rate sensing and wrist detection. The problem is caused by the tattoo ink blocking the light used by the sensors.
Some people are ditching their smartwatches for simpler alternatives due to notification overload, feature fatigue, and high costs. Simpler devices can help users stay focused and present.
Apple is expected to have its biggest product year in 2027, with 15+ new products launching, including six new iPhones and several AI wearables. The company's Apple Home lineup will also expand with a new tabletop home hub.
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is expected to feature major upgrades to sensors, industrial design changes, a new high blood pressure feature, and power efficiency gains. These upgrades aim to improve health data, performance, and battery life.
Apple Is Reportedly Planning AirPods With Cameras for 2027
Apple is reportedly planning to release AirPods with cameras in 2027, which will give Siri more visual context about the world around the user. The cameras will act as AI sensors, allowing users to ask Siri questions about what they're looking at.