Wearable

The UB77 from C.B.T. Italia is a smart, sporty city bike. Thanks to its lightweight carbon frame and electric motor, it is designed to get commuters to their destination quickly and effortlessly. A smartwatch is included in delivery. Using the data collected, the bike can adjust the level of assistance according to the rider's pulse.

Amazfit has announced a new software updated for its latest GTR 3/3 Pro and GTS 3 smartwatches. It functions to fix some pre-existing bugs in all 3 devices - however, in the case of the highest-end GTR 3 Pro, it also enables the user to set it to send SMS messages by itself in response to incoming calls or other events such as WhatsApp messages.

Realme India has made the Pad Mini official today (April 29, 2022). The OEM has brought the Unisoc Tiger T616-powered, 8.7-inch HD+ display slate to its new market in both Wi-Fi only and 4G/LTE-enabled forms. It has landed alongside the Buds Air 3, Realme's latest TWS earbuds.

UGREEN has announced a new addition to the HiTune line of truly-wireless (TWS) earbuds. The T3s are placed on the more budget and AirPod-mimicking end of this spectrum - although they also feature active noise cancellation (ANC) for the first time. They also support the Bluetooth 5.2 standard and up to 24 hours of battery life.

The Watch GT 3 Porsche Design joins the Watch GT 3 Pro series as one of Huawei's flagship smartwatches. Unlike the Watch GT 3 Pro series, the Watch GT 3 Porsche Design only comes in one size, 46 mm, and in a dark titanium finish. The Porsche Design model runs HarmonyOS 2 and costs as much in China as the all-ceramic version of the Watch GT 3 Pro.

Alongside the Mate Xs 2 and MatePad SE, Huawei also launched its latest fitness band, the Huawei Band 7, in China yesterday The Band 7 is an incremental update to last year's Band 6 but arrives in a slightly more compact form, while being cheaper at the top-end.

The Pixel Watch will be Google's first attempt at a smartwatch and is expected to rival the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch series. The first-gen smartwatch leaked earlier, but new reports have now provided further information on the October-bound wearable.

The OnePlus Nord Buds have launched in India with a more original take on the typical AirPod-clone form-factor. They contain large "titanium" dynamic drivers, feature IP55 ingress-protection and have an estimated 30 hours of battery life. On the other hand, there is no active noise cancellation (ANC) or wireless charging here.

Huawei has unveiled the Watch GT 3 Pro in China, its latest premium smartwatch. The Watch GT 3 Pro is available in two finishes and starts at CNY 2,488 (~US$379). However, the smartwatch costs up to CNY 4,688 (~US$715) with an all-ceramic design.

The Pixel Watch appears to be on track for an early May launch, even if it does not make it to shelves until the autumn. While only one Pixel Watch has leaked so far, a recent Bluetooth SIG listing suggests that Google plans to release at least three model variants.

A leak has provided information about a successor to the Amazfit T-Rex Pro, likely called the T-Rex Pro 2 or the T-Rex 2 Pro. The leak also provides a look at the unreleased smartwatch, confirming that it will retain its predecessor's rugged design.

EE has announced an exclusive partnership to bring Nreal Air AR glasses to its UK customers. The AR wearable will launch in the UK later this spring, with pricing and a list of compatible devices yet to be confirmed. The lightweight sunglasses-style gadget features an expanded Full HD virtual display up to 201-inch (~511 cm) in size.

1More has now set a date for the launch of its next TWS earbuds, which, as the OEM claims, will challenge enthusiast-grade wired headphones for audio quality. The EVO buds are touted to debut with an upgraded internal design for highly detailed music playback, powerful active noise cancellation (ANC) and LDAC support later in 2022.

The Reddit user who leaked hands-on photos of the Pixel Watch has finally shown what the smartwatch looks like on a wrist with its official bands attached. While Google's watch bands are a 'pain to attach the first time', the Pixel Watch is said to be considerably more comfortable than any other smartwatch that u/tagtech1414 has tried.

Fitbit has begun rolling out an update that adds atrial fibrillation notifications for nine of its recent fitness trackers and smartwatches. While Fitbit has received approval from the FDA to roll out the feature, it is only available in the US, at least for the time being.

The POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition has launched globally with plenty of features, despite its compact size. Not only do the earbuds support up to 28 hours of battery life, but they also offer multipoint connectivity, 9 mm composite dynamic drivers, 35 dB of active noise cancellation and a dual transparency mode.

The POCO Watch has a 1.6-inch AMOLED display, plus over 100 fitness modes and watch faces. The POCO Watch arrives in three colours and includes built-in GPS, among other features.

Sennheiser has unveiled the Momentum True Wireless 3, a premium alternative to the Sport True Wireless. The Momentum True Wireless 3 retails for US$249.95 and is available in three colours. Sennheiser's latest Momentum True Wireless earbuds feature Hybrid Adaptive ANC, support for aptX Adaptive, and 7 mm dynamic TrueResponse™ drivers.

All signs are pointing toward Google announcing something smartwatch related at next month's Google I/O conference. Not only has Google filed a trademark for 'Pixel Watch' in the US, but Samsung has also showcased the long-awaited next version of Google Assistant.

Fossil has certified four unreleased smartwatches with the FCC in the US. Sizes range from a 40.2 mm model all the way to a 49 mm edition, although at least one will arrive under the Skagen brand.

The emerging microLED sector is now tipped to gain ground now that the effects of the pandemic are abating. It was worth only US$56 million in 2020; however, this value is now though to reach the multi-billion level at the start of the next decade. This growth might be driven by demands for devices such as TVs as well as large-scale displays with the technology.

The Google Pixel Watch made its first real-world appearance yesterday after it was "forgotten" at a restaurant in Chicago. The leaker has now come on Reddit to provide a thorough look at the smartwatch, in the form of an enthusiastic Q&A.

Reportedly, Huawei will release the Band 7 this week, just over a year after its predecessor debuted. The Huawei Band 7 will be lighter than the Band 6, while also featuring a thinner case, among other changes.

Huawei has confirmed that the Watch GT 3 Pro will make its debut soon. The OEM is also now teasing the wearable as a new deep-sea diving companion thanks to improved, apparently independently-verified ingress protection. The spec may make the upcoming accessory much more water-tight than its average counterpart.

Apple is reportedly working on a satellite network of its very own; furthermore, the Cupertino giant might have it ready in time for its latest mobile devices to launch able to connect with it out of the box. Then again, the combination is not exactly intended for full-blown GSM-independent communications on the part of the upcoming iPhones and smartwatches.

The Google Pixel Watch is expected to debut alongside the Pixel 7 series in October. The first-gen wearable from Google has now made its first appearance in the flesh, after being conveniently forgotten at a restaurant in the US.

Renders of the POCO Watch and POCO Buds Pro have leaked, confirming their similarities with existing Xiaomi Redmi devices. The pair will launch on April 26 alongside the POCO F4 GT and should be available in multiple markets.

The official announcement of Huawei's upcoming Mate Xs 2 product event has led to speculation that the long-awaited Pro version of this OEM's Watch GT 3 will also make an entrance during this show. The allegedly upcoming smartwatch is now tipped to do so in at least 2 sizes and case material options, one of which may be titanium.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 has leaked again, confirming that the WH-1000XM4 successor will feature longer battery life and a significant redesign. Purportedly, Sony has also made other changes, such as new drivers and ANC improvements.

Sennheiser has released the Sport True Wireless earbuds, a pair of premium earbuds that retail for US$130. The earbuds come with multiple ear tips and fins for maximised comfort, plus up to 27 hours of battery life.

The GT Neo3 is Realme's first-ever smartphone rated to charge at up to 150W. Now, the OEM has announced it is bringing that top-end spec with it when it lands in India later in April 2022. It will launch alongside the Mini version of Realme's first-gen Android tablet, as well as a new TV and more.

Huawei has introduced 11.1.3.20 for the Band 6, a software update that makes a few changes to the fitness tracker. Rolling out as a 9.63 MB download, 11.1.3.20 finally brings PIN code availability to the Huawei Band 6, along with the option of waking the display when you touch it.

The Garmin Vivosmart 5 has arrived and with a much larger display than its predecessor. Garmin has made other changes too, such as including a physical button and allowing people to change their watch straps if needed. The Vivosmart 5 is orderable from today for US$149.99.

A closeup of the Pixel Watch has leaked, just a few weeks ahead of the Google I/O 2022 conference. The Pixel Watch has a curved display, a digital crown and will support Fitbit integrations. The Pixel Watch is not rumoured to be available until October, though.

It seems that Garmin hopes to release multiple new smartwatches soon, such as the Venu Sq 2 and Vivomove 2. The pair will be joined by the Forerunner 255, Forerunner 255s, Forerunner 955 and the Instinct Analog, among others.

The Finnish outfit GlucoModicum has shared encouraging news about its needle-free magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) technology. The company aims to integrate MHD with its Talisman sensor and Flint wristwatch to offer a non-invasive glucose monitor that is as accurate as more-intrusive methods.

Allegedly, Xiaomi has settled on a name for its first POCO smartwatch. While the device may launch in Europe, it could be built by 70mai, rather than Xiaomi or POCO directly.

Garmin has rolled out two new updates to the Epix 2 and Fenix 7 series. Now brought up to Software Version 8.14, the pair have received over 80 changes, including new features and bug fixes. The Epix 2 has benefited from more improvements than the Fenix 7, for some reason.

The Pico Neo 3 Link is a mid-range VR headset that can be used with or without a PC. The VR headset offers a 90 Hz refresh rate, up to 4 hours of battery life and can even stream uncompressed video from a PC via DisplayPort.

Polar has lifted the lid on the Pacer and Pacer Pro, two smartwatches that come in several colours. Both smartwatches are orderable today, but only the Pacer Pro will ship this month. The Polar Pacer series starts from US$199.95 and is available in other markets.

Garmin on replacing the Forerunner 245, a smartwatch that is almost three years old. Reportedly, Garmin will announce Forerunner 245 successors as the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 255s, both in music and non-music/non-Wi-Fi editions.

A new app, WristChat, enables Apple Watch users to respond to messages from the device. You can reply to a message using Scribble, Voice Dictation, or the custom-built WristBoard, a keyboard designed for the smaller screen with swipe typing and autocorrect. There are many other customizable features such as haptic feedback and chat bubble colors.

Huawei's next smartwatch has leaked ahead of an anticipated launch later this month. The Watch GT 3 Pro will arrive in multiple styles and will resemble the 46 mm version of the Watch GT 3.

Afon Technology has once again taken to social media to announce exciting information about its work with a non-invasive blood glucose monitor wearable. Afon appears to be one of the leaders of the pack that is currently chasing the goal of producing a clinically approved and marketable non-invasive continuous glucose monitor (CGM).

Reputedly, Meta has settled on releasing a new Oculus Quest headset this year. While not arriving before the summer, the so-called Quest 2 Pro will include changes like mini-LED displays, among other new features.

Already thinking about how to burn off some calories from those devilishly delightful Easter treats? A wearable may help quantify your workouts and keep up motivation. Brands like Amazfit, Motorola, and Redmi have some great fitness and health tracking smartwatches and bands that won't break the bank.

Mojo Vision is one of a handful of companies that operates on the hypothesis that the glasses for the augmented-reality (AR) experiences of today will eventually evolve into contact lenses capable of roughly the same thing. To this end, it has presented the latest version of its own futuristic lens that, while apparently functional, isn't fit to put on your eyeball just yet.

Reportedly, Samsung is looking to shake up its smartwatch offering again this year. While the company is preparing to release successors to the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic, it is rumoured to be developing an entirely new model with a trick up its sleeve.