Wearable

The new Reebok Rush smartwatch has been listed on the brand’s US website. Arriving as the cheapest model in the range, it shares many similarities with the recently released Reebok Stride watch. These include assisted GPS, support for smart notifications and a Strava integration.

The Reebok Stride smartwatch has been listed on the brand’s official website in the US. This is a cheaper wearable, with features including an AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling and assisted GPS. Plus, there are integrations with third-party apps like Strava, Apple Health and Google Health.  

The Oura Smart Ring could monitor blood pressure around the clock in the future. In a patent, Oura describes a method for combining data from multiple sensors to determine exact blood pressure rather than just the risk of high blood pressure.

These relatively inexpensive but accurate trackers can now be preordered. With multiple units, the gadgets can capture full-body movement and are supposedly able to track relatively subtle motions, including movement of individual body parts.

A new Huawei smartwatch update is on the way to some models. Currently rolling out to users in phases, this HarmonyOS 6 release is said to bring a new voice-to-text messaging feature, as well as a heart disease risk assessment. Plus, the Watch GT 6 and Watch GT 6 Pro get enhanced notification settings.

Amazfit’s new T-Rex Ultra 2 smartwatch has been spotted at a European retailer. This premium wearable has yet to be officially announced by the brand. Its listed features include a titanium casing, sapphire crystal, on-watch route planning and an integrated flashlight. However, its display technology is not what fans were hoping for.

Samsung is set to replace the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro next week during its next Galaxy Unpacked event. In the meantime, a new leak has provided extensive looks at both the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro ahead of their full global debuts.

Pricing for Huawei's next fitness tracker has emerged online. Part of an extensive Band 11 Pro-related leak, affordable pricing has not prevented Huawei from equipping its new wearable with a 2,000-nit AMOLED display and built-in GPS.

The Oppo Watch S is now also available in Europe. The smartwatch has a very bright display, is relatively thin and can supposedly estimate lactate thresholds.

Garmin system software 13.25 is rolling out to users of some of the brand’s smartwatches. This update fixes a problem with the recently added Smart Wake Alarm feature. Plus, this update for the Instinct 3, Instinct E and Instinct Crossover wearables brings an update for translations.

A new smartwatch from Lenovo is now available via import. The F101 doesn't cost much, supports heart rate monitoring and comes with a rotating crown.

Smalth has launched the Titanium Pro in the global market with a slimmer 7.6 mm design, ECG monitoring, and up to 12 days of battery life in light use. The smart ring offers a titanium shell, SpO2 and heart monitoring, and app-based controls. Plus, it carries a 10 ATM water resistance rating.

Garmin is rolling out software version 16.28 to some of its running smartwatches. This stable release brings a range of new features to users, including a battery performance glance and more training plans. Plus, insights have been added to the sleep glance, and there are more alarm sounds to choose from.

Early evidence of a new Huawei fitness tracker has surfaced online. Featuring a redesigned exterior, the Huawei Band 11 Pro will be available in multiple colours and could debut globally before the end of February 2026.

The new version of the Zepp app for Amazfit smartwatches is now available for Android. Version 10.0 was recently added to the Google Play Store. It brings these users a new Badges feature, designed to add another level of motivation to their workouts. Plus, there is a BioCharge related improvement and a range of design changes.

Sony has kicked off 2026 by refreshing one of its popular pairs of over-ear wireless headphones. Arriving without a price increase over its original MSRP, the new model adopts a Sand Pink finish to distinguish itself from Sony's initial releases.

After months of leaks floating around online, Sony has finally launched the WF-1000XM6 earbuds. They are available to order now and come in two color options.

Garmin has pushed a new update, beta version 13.24, to some of its smartwatch users. This release arrives shortly after beta version 13.23. It tackles an issue linked to the Smart Wake alarm feature experienced by some users of the Instinct 3, Instinct E, and Instinct Crossover wearables.

The Garmin beta version 16.28 update has arrived for several smartwatches. It is said to bring new alarm sounds to these wearables and a range of bug fixes. Plus, users of the Venu X1, Venu 4 and vivoactive 6 can now delay smart notifications until after an activity has ended.

According to a new report, Xiaomi is preparing to release another Wear OS smartwatch globally. The first since the Watch 2 Pro, pricing for the global version of the Xiaomi Watch 5 has leaked, too.

The first sighting of a new smartwatch range by Polar has emerged online. Called the Polar Street X, the unreleased wearable has already been pictured by the FCC in an unusually detailed leak.

A new beta update, version 16.28, is rolling out to a couple of the brand’s smartwatches. This release includes a golf course related improvement, as well as bug fixes for cycling and skiing workouts. Plus, users of the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 smartwatches are also getting updated translations.

The Huawei Diabetes Risk Study smartwatch feature has been announced. On the way to the Watch GT 6 Pro, this tool uses the PPG sensor to assess your risk of diabetes or prediabetes. It is also expected to be pushed to other Huawei smartwatches in future updates.

Amazfit’s upcoming Active 3 Premium smartwatch has appeared for a second time. Having been spotted in the code behind the brand’s app, it has now also been found in an FCC filing. A drawing of the packaging for the wearable confirms some details, including a bigger battery than some of its predecessors.

Garmin is offering a new beta update to many of its high-end smartwatches, including the Fenix 8 Pro. Rolling out now, Beta Version 21.24 should be one of the final v21.xx updates that Garmin offers on its Beta Program before moving to a long-awaited stable build.

Garmin has started issuing a new update for one of its recent LTE smartwatch releases. Rolling out globally, Software Version 16.23 contains several new features and addresses multiple outstanding bugs.

A new Garmin smartwatch beta update, version 13.23, is being pushed to users of some of the brand’s smartwatches. This release fixes a heart rate data related issue, which could cause the wearables to crash. According to a forum post, this release is now available for all beta testers with an Instinct 3, Instinct E, or Instinct Crossover smartwatch.

Another Amazfit smartwatch, the T-Rex 3 Pro 51 mm, appears to have been leaked. Shown in an unboxing video from one of the brand’s ambassadors, this could be the largest model in the current T-Rex series. However, the watch shown in the video matches leaked images that were attributed to another rumored model: the T-Rex Ultra 2.

Sony will be releasing its WF-1000XM6 earbuds on February 12. In the meantime, The Walkman Blog has posted comparison photos highlighting the differences between the WF-1000XM6 and its two direct predecessors.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro smartwatches are receiving another update: firmware version 4.4.2.3. The two sizes of the wearable, 44 mm and 48 mm, have slightly different updates. While both are getting map-related improvements, one model has an additional optimization linked to the flashlight.

A new and well-equipped smartwatch is supposed to stand out with its materials and very extensive feature set. The wearable is made of titanium, which should result in decent durability.

The latest round of Mini Apps for Amazfit smartwatches has been announced. The line-up includes a mini golf game, a speedometer and a tactical radar app. Plus, the most popular new release according to Zepp Health’s weekly downloads chart is the HZ-Engine Launcher.

Amazfit is rolling out another update for the Helio Strap: firmware version 3.11.0.1. This release brings improvements to the sleep recognition algorithm, which could increase the number of detected awake periods. Plus, there is an optimization for activity recognition, and a Bluetooth-related bug fix.

Sony is expected to announce the full specifications of the WF-1000XM6 earbuds on February 12, but it looks like those details have leaked early.

Garmin has started offering a new update to some of its recent Pro smartwatches. Available as an OTA download, the update is said to resolve a major GPS issue that has affected recent builds.

The Amazfit Active 3 smartwatch seems to be on the way. Specifically, the Amazfit Active 3 Premium wearable was recently spotted in the Zepp app’s code. It is unclear how this upcoming model will build on older watches like the Active 2 Premium and the Active Max.

A new update has arrived for the Amazfit Balance 2 XT smartwatch. Firmware version 2.16.0.1 brings two BioCharge-related tools to these users, alongside a pair of new workouts. Plus, users can now take an on-watch screenshot, and there is a range of more minor improvements for the wearable.

While smartwatches mainly focus on monitoring cardiovascular health, Clair aims to provide insight into hormone levels and monitor them around the clock to offer valuable insights into athletic performance, fertility and the female cycle.

Sony has confirmed the long-awaited release date of its WF-1000XM6 earbuds. Dubbed rather grandiously as the 'next generation of earbuds', Sony has offered a peek at its design too. The successors to the WF-1000XM5 can already be viewed in two colours though, thanks to recent leaks.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch is getting another new update. Firmware version 4.4.2.3, arriving shortly after the last release for this wearable, brings two map-related improvements to users. Plus, there are also enhancements linked to weather data and activity reminders for the T-Rex 3.

Four Amazfit wearables are set to get more software updates than expected. Zepp Health, the company behind the brand, has quietly confirmed that some smartwatch models from the T-Rex, Balance and Active series now have a later security update end-of-life date.

Amazfit has released another update, firmware version 3.10.0.1, to users of the Bip 6 smartwatch. This is the company’s second attempt to push the BioCharge energy level monitoring feature to these customers. The release also comes with other improvements for this wearable.

The Rogbid R3 is a new and fairly inexpensive smartwatch with cellular connectivity and a camera. It features a rotating crown and an AMOLED display. In theory, this wearable should be very versatile, but its usability might be somewhat limited in real-word use.

Oura is (or was) working on new AR glasses. In combination with a smart ring, this wearable might have been able to display various data without having to reach for a smartphone. Such a gadget could be useful for training, for instance.

A smart ring with blood glucose monitoring? One manufacturer at least indirectly promises this feature, even though there are several limitations. The blood sugar won’t be displayed as an exact value, but rather as a range. This also means that certain groups of users shouldn’t rely on this wearable.

Another Amazfit smartwatch has appeared in the SIRIM certification database in Malaysia. With model number A2550, it could be that this wearable is the recently rumored T-Rex Ultra 2. It has been suggested that this model could feature a MicroLED display and support diving activities.

The design of Samsung's new Galaxy Buds has leaked. Showing a full redesign from the Galaxy Buds 3 series, the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro will launch later this month for less than $300 each.

Firmware version 3.39.0.4 is rolling out to users of the Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch. The release brings several new features to users of the wearable, including a Route Planning tool and an Exercise Sound Cue function. There is also a new heart rate related feature, and an optimization for the battery life.

The Oura Ring 4 is one of the most interesting smart rings on the market in terms of features and design, but the nearly mandatory subscription probably puts some customers off. Oura is now defending this subscription model and has confirmed that there are no plans to remove the paywall.