This VR empathy game could be the start of something much creepier

Rekindle uses face-tracking biometrics to turn emotions into gameplay, but the same idea could eventually push emotion-aware tech into therapy, safety systems, and interfaces that watch more than clicks.

Paulo Vargas     July 7

Carely’s new wearable watches over aging parents so you don’t have to

A screenless wearable called Carely tracks vital signs and daily routines to alert families before a health issue turns into an emergency.

Rachit Agarwal     July 6

It’s not just phones. Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watches are getting pricier, too.

A new European pricing leak suggests every Galaxy Watch 9 configuration and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will cost more than their predecessors

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 6

Samsung is using Galaxy smartwatches to save workers from heat-related health woes

Samsung is using Galaxy Watches, environmental sensors, and predictive algorithms to warn managers when outdoor workers may be approaching dangerous levels of heat stress.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 6

You can now walk through space and gaze into a black hole at this VR exhibit

Smithsonian Starstruck lets visitors walk through the Big Bang, brush past the Sun, and gaze into a black hole, all without leaving Washington, D.C.

Pranob Mehrotra     July 5

Apple’s rumored camera AirPods Pro may have hit a major roadblock

A leaker says Apple's camera AirPods Pro project is suspended, weeks after Bloomberg reported they were nearly ready for mass production.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 3

Your Galaxy Watch is losing a health feature, and the replacement needs another gadget

Samsung Health is notifying US Galaxy Watch users that Vascular Load will disappear in late July, with Blood Pressure Trend replacing it in Samsung Health 7.0 and One UI Watch 9.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 2

The OPPO Watch X3 has a ridiculous feature I cannot stop using

The OPPO Watch X3’s remote control feature started as a silly way to scroll from my wrist, then became one of its most useful everyday tricks.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 2

Samsung’s smart glasses leak shows why your next Galaxy wearable may live on your face

A leaked Galaxy Glasses Manager app suggests Samsung’s smart glasses could tie deeply into Galaxy phones, Watches, Rings, Gemini, and Android XR.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 1

Meta will now charge you for the best AI feature on its smart glasses, and there’s a limit even if you pay

Meta has capped free use of Conversation Focus, the Ray-Ban Meta glasses feature that amplifies a speaker's voice in loud settings, to three hours a month. Unlocking more requires users to subscribe to a $19.99 monthly Meta One Premium subscription.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 30

OASIS Smart ring hides a trackpad and it lets you whisper-control your computer

OASIS has unveiled the OASIS 1 smart ring, featuring a built-in microphone and miniature trackpad that lets users whisper text instead of typing.

Varun Mirchandani     June 30

Samsung has a new Galaxy Ring coming and it could pull off some new health trick

Samsung is working on a new Galaxy Ring, and the most important upgrade may come from what happens after the ring collects health signals in the background. Hon Pak, who leads Samsung’s digital health team, told Forbes that a next generation ring is in development. Samsung hasn’t announced the name, launch timing, price, regions, or […]

Paulo Vargas     June 30

Xreal Aura glasses reservations are finally live, and it sort of sticks to its $1,500 promise

Xreal Aura reservations are open with a $1,500 price ceiling, putting Android XR glasses hundreds below Snap’s Specs.

Vikhyaat Vivek     June 30

Wearables are helping the elderly as record heat blasts across Europe

Rome is using smart bracelets to monitor elderly residents during Europe’s heatwave, turning wearable tech into a remote safety net for vulnerable people.

Vikhyaat Vivek     June 29

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could get a blindingly bright display, but I’m worried about the tax

The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could be getting a display that's far easier to see outdoors, along with a much bigger battery. But if these upgrades are real, I'm already wondering what they'll do to the price tag.

Shimul Sood     June 29

Doctors built an AI stress pal that picks body signals form your smartwatch and earbuds

Researchers have built an AI assistant that uses data from smartwatches, smartphones, and earbuds to detect changes in emotional state and offer more personal mental-health support.

S. Kumar Manglam     June 28

OpenAI’s poaching from Apple hints at ChatGPT-powered wearables coming for your face

Apple's Vision Pro engineering chief is leaving for OpenAI, hinting that the company's AI hardware ambitions may extend well beyond ChatGPT.

Varun Mirchandani     June 27

In the last hours of Prime Day, I found the best deals to save you the regret of missing out

The best last-minute Prime Day 2026 deals on smartphones, earbuds, smartwatches, and more, hand-picked before the sale ends tonight.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 26

A cardiologist told me that wearable health should be quiet. RingConn’s Gen 3 smart ring embodies that mantra.

Learn how the RingConn Gen 3 smart ring combines continuous health tracking with expert-backed insights for smarter wellness without overwhelming data.

Nadeem Sarwar     June 25

I found two Prime Day ANC headphone deals that skimp on the price, not the features 

The Soundcore Space One and Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 are the best Prime Day ANC headphone deals under $120.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 25

The Galaxy Watch 8 at $218 is the Prime Day smartwatch deal I’d recommend to most people

The Galaxy Watch 8 has fallen to a record-low $218.49 for Prime Day, saving you more than $130 on Samsung's latest smartwatch.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 23

I wouldn’t buy most Prime Day smart glasses, but these 4 are worth shortlisting

The smart glasses market is growing quickly, but not every deal deserves your attention. Here are four Prime Day picks that balance innovation, comfort, and practical features.

Moinak Pal     June 23

I dug through Prime Day’s smartwatch deals so you don’t have to, and these are the winners

The best Prime Day 2026 smartwatch deals include all-time-low prices on the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Pixel Watch 4, Apple Watch Series 11, and more.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 23

These are the best Prime Day deals on health wearables that I’d recommend before they sell out

Prime Day has dropped prices on some of the best health wearables, including Fitbit trackers, Oura Ring 4, Apple Watch Series 11, Galaxy Watch 8, and more.

S. Kumar Manglam     June 23

Use this code to get 47% off the wavytalk LED face mask, down to just $94.99

Save 39% on the wavytalk Glow Time LED face mask, now $109.99 on Amazon. Red, near-infrared, blue, and amber light modes with full-face coverage and a timer.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     June 23

I went looking for the best Prime Day bargains on Google hardware, and these are the winners

Prime Day 2026 is delivering some surprisingly good discounts on Google hardware. From the Pixel 10 series to Nest cameras, the Pixel Watch 4, and Google TV Streamer, these are the deals worth grabbing before the sale ends on June 26.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 23

Prime Day 2026 is packed with Samsung deals, but only these made my shortlist

Prime Day 2026 is delivering some of the biggest Samsung discounts we've seen all year. From the Galaxy S26 series to Galaxy Watches, tablets, and earbuds, these are the deals that offer the best value for your money.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 23

I found the best Prime Day headphone deals worth your money, and skipped the noisy junk

Prime Day is flooded with headphone deals, but these Sony, Bose, Sennheiser, JBL, and Beats discounts are the ones I’d check first.

Paulo Vargas     June 23

Meta launches its own smart glasses and one of them is designed by Kylie Jenner

Meta has unveiled its first self-branded smart glasses, including a special Kylie Jenner edition and the debut of the company's new MuseSpark AI platform.

Moinak Pal     June 23

The race to make smart glasses look less awkward has begun, and I love what I see

An Italian startup called Lorika just launched Ontop, brightly colored clip-on covers that make your Ray-Ban Meta glasses pop.

Rachit Agarwal     June 23

32 Prime Day Upgrades Worth Adding to Your Cart

Prime Day is the perfect time to upgrade. These standout picks deliver practical benefits, thoughtful design, and impressive value.

C. Iverson     June 24

I love Apple, but this watchOS decision might be my breaking point

My Apple Watch SE 2 still works perfectly. So why does it already feel left behind? Why Apple, why?

Shimul Sood     June 22

AirPods Max 2 slide to just $399 ahead of Prime Day and I highly recommend you snag it

Amazon has the AirPods Max 2 at $399, 27% off the $549 launch price, the lowest price yet for Apple's latest over-ear headphones.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 22

Two cordless massagers built for the desk-bound: On sale for Prime Day

The SKG W9 Ultra 2.0 back belt and G7 Pro Fold 3.0 neck massager are on sale on Amazon. Cordless, app-controlled, with heat and titanium heads.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     June 22

Apple’s era of wearable intelligence begins in 2027 and cameras will be a big part of it

Apple's next big AI push may not come through your phone at all. A new report suggests the company is preparing camera-equipped AirPods and its first smart glasses, signaling a major shift toward wearable intelligence.

Shimul Sood     June 21

AirPods didn’t kill public life. They made it easier to survive

AirPods get blamed for making people antisocial, but tiny earbuds have also become a normal way to make loud public spaces feel survivable.

Paulo Vargas     June 21

There will come soft pings, and every one of them will have notes

Smart rings, glasses, earbuds, and glucose patches are turning ordinary life into a stream of nudges, warnings, and tiny corrections.

Paulo Vargas     June 21

Samsung may shelve the Galaxy Watch Classic this year, regular and Ultra could get new colors 

Leaks ahead of Samsung's July event reveal the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 gets a boxier redesign and there's no Classic in the Galaxy Watch 9 lineup.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 20