Garmin’s new Fitbit Air rival has 80 workout modes and avoids the frustrating subscription trap

Garmin’s CIRQA costs twice as much as the Fitbit Air, though its longer battery life, extensive workout support, and subscription-free software could justify the premium.

Wearables     Vikhyaat Vivek     4 days ago

The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is finally ready to dive, and the Watch 9 40mm gets a bigger battery

A fresh Galaxy Watch leak corrects an earlier battery claim and reveals that the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 may finally be suitable for freediving and scuba diving.

Wearables     S. Kumar Manglam     5 days ago

Bose’s next QuietComfort headphones could steal the Ultra’s best features

A new leak suggests Bose's QuietComfort headphones are finally getting a refresh — with smarter features, a redesigned look, and no price increase.

Wearables     Shimul Sood     5 days ago

Camera anxiety is changing how young adults party

Students say they can't fully relax on a night out anymore, caught between camera-happy promoters and glasses that look nothing like a recording device.

Wearables     Pranob Mehrotra     5 days ago

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 marketing images leak, backing up battery, display, and chip rumors

Leaked marketing images of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 corroborate weeks of rumors about the battery, display, and chip upgrades.

Wearables     Pranob Mehrotra     5 days ago

This smart ring makes a blood pressure promise Apple and Oura still won’t

The $399 Signal Ring promises cuff-free systolic and diastolic readings without calibration, but missing FDA clearance and unpublished clinical results make keeping that old arm cuff the sensible move.

Wearables     Paulo Vargas     July 16

HTC’s smart glasses are apparently coming to the US, but HTC hasn’t said so

Amazon briefly listed HTC’s VIVE Eagle smart glasses for a September 1 US launch at $499, then removed the pages before HTC had confirmed the expansion beyond Taiwan.

Wearables     Paulo Vargas     July 16

Don’t expect smartwatches and fitness bands with replaceable batteries anytime soon

Smartwatches and fitness bands just got an exemption from the EU's replaceable battery rule. Here's why regulators made this call.

Wearables     Rachit Agarwal     July 15

Samsung wants its upcoming Galaxy Watch to be your AI health companion

Samsung is teasing its next Galaxy Watch as an AI-powered health companion ahead of Galaxy Unpacked on July 22.

Wearables     Pranob Mehrotra     July 14

You can paint this wearable on your skin like a tattoo to monitor your heart and brain activity

Penn State researchers have created a washable paint-on tattoo that monitors heart, brain and muscle activity, offering a colorful alternative to bulky wearable health sensors.

Wearables     Moinak Pal     July 14

Pebble is finally catching up on Time 2 orders, and I appreciate the transparency

Pebble reveals ship dates for remaining Time 2 pre-orders by color, plus details on its no-questions-asked hardware replacement policy for affected units.

Wearables     Shikhar Mehrotra     July 14

Made by Google August 2026: Everything we expect from the Pixel 11 launch event

Made by Google 2026 is August 12 in New York. Leaks point to a Tensor G6-powered Pixel 11 lineup, Gemini Intelligence, and the new Pixel Watch 5.

Wearables     Shikhar Mehrotra     July 14

Pixel Watch 5 leak bares it all, and it seems Google is playing it safe again

Leaked Pixel Watch 5 renders reveal two sizes and four apparent finishes, but Google’s next smartwatch may pair its familiar pebble design with internal upgrades and a higher starting price.

Wearables     Paulo Vargas     July 14

Pixel Watch permission error won’t go away, but there’s a weird fix

Pixel Watch owners are stuck with a Fitbit permission error that won't disappear, even after a factory reset. Thankfully, one user has found an odd workaround that actually works.

Wearables     Rachit Agarwal     July 13

I tried to parody the most absurd AI products, but the tech industry beat me to it

I tried inventing AI gadgets too absurd for the tech industry. Then I found toothbrushes, litter boxes, headphones, and appliances that had already beaten me there.

Wearables     Paulo Vargas     July 12

Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 may arrive on July 22, and this new leak leaves little to the imagination

A new leak has revealed the processors, batteries, storage configurations, connectivity features, and possible prices of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watches.

Wearables     S. Kumar Manglam     July 11

XREAL’s $299 AR glasses are finally here, and they could be a great travel companion

The xbx a01+ connects to compatible phones, laptops, and handheld consoles to create a large private screen for movies and games.

Wearables     S. Kumar Manglam     July 10

I took this Oppo smartwatch swimming, and it tracked everything except my excuses

The Oppo Watch X3 recorded every length of my 1,100-meter swim, including my strokes, pace, heart rate, technique changes, and one lengthy conversation break.

Wearables     Vikhyaat Vivek     July 10

Your dog can run, but Fi’s new Starlink satellite-backed tracker makes sure you can still find them

Fi Ultra uses Starlink satellite connectivity to keep lost dogs trackable beyond cellular coverage, giving adventurous pups far fewer places to disappear unnoticed.

Wearables     Vikhyaat Vivek     July 9

Still waiting for a cheaper Vision Pro? New report brings bad news

Apple’s cheaper Vision Pro looks increasingly unlikely after Samsung Display reportedly decided to terminate development of the lower-cost screen technology planned for the headset.

Wearables     Vikhyaat Vivek     July 8

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 may not escape the 2026 price hikes

Pixel Watch 5 pricing has leaked ahead of Google’s August event, and the numbers point to small increases for select models.

Wearables     S. Kumar Manglam     July 8

Rollme’s new AirCam puts a camera in your headphones for under $80

Rollme's AirCam is a bone conduction headset with an 8 MP camera, real-time translation, and a price that undercuts every rival out there.

Wearables     Rachit Agarwal     July 8

Meta could be working on always-seeing, always-hearing smart glasses with AI super sensing

Meta is reportedly testing “super sensing” AI glasses that will collect all the information about your life and feed it to an AI agent that will assist you.

Wearables     Nadeem Sarwar     July 8

Meta will disable the camera on AI smart glasses if you tamper or cover the indicator light

Meta is rolling out an update, starting with its second-generation smart glasses, that will disable the camera capture system if the LED light is covered or physically tampered with.

Wearables     Nadeem Sarwar     July 7

Solos’ latest AI glasses are getting a literal privacy mode

Solos has unveiled the camera-free AirGo A6 smart glasses alongside a Privacy Kit for the AirGo V2 that physically blocks its onboard camera.

Wearables     Varun Mirchandani     July 7

Virtual taekwondo sounds like a gimmick until it solves the biggest fear of combat sports

Virtual taekwondo sounds like a VR gimmick, but its noncontact format could make martial arts more approachable for kids, cautious beginners, women, and older athletes.

Wearables     Paulo Vargas     July 7

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