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New Meta's sEMG-RD wristband. Full control with a wave of the hand - the future of wearables? (Image source: Meta, edited)

New Meta sEMG-RD bracelet reads muscle signals, enabling device control without touch

Meta's advanced sEMG-RD wristband reads muscle signals to control devices, including computers and VR/AR. The latest version automatically adapts to new users with neural network algorithms, recognizing gesture force and handwritt...

Anton Avdyushkin, 25 Jul 2025 13:50

The Pixel Buds 2 Pro will be available in a new fifth color. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Leaked press render shows the Pixel Buds Pro 2 in a new color

Google is expected to launch a new pair of affordable Pixel Buds. However, it has been reported that the Pixel Buds 2 Pro will get a color refresh which has now appeared in a new leak.

Habeeb Onawole, 25 Jul 2025 13:42

The Elliot Brown Chromatic Collection Bloxworth Orange (Image source: Elliot Brown)

Elliot Brown unveils new Chromatic Collection of dive watches with quartz movement

Elliot Brown has unveiled a new Chromatic Collection series of Bloxworth Heritage divers watches. The company has introduced four references into the collection that come with a ceramic unidirectional bezel, a Swiss-made Ronda 713...

Abhinav Fating, 25 Jul 2025 12:03

The Huawei Watch D2 is getting a new sleep HRV monitoring tool. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei rolls out global HarmonyOS 5.1 smartwatch update with new HRV feature

Huawei is rolling out a global HarmonyOS 5.1 update for some of its smartwatch users. Software version 5.1.0.18 is similar to a recently reported release in China. It brings a new app layout and various new watch faces. On top of ...

Polly Allcock, 24 Jul 2025 18:00

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech features a 45 mm titanium case (Image source: Blancpain)

Blancpain unveils new Fifty Fathoms Tech premium dive watch with titanium case

Blancpain has launched a new Fifty Fathoms Tech dive watch globally. The company’s new premium dive watch is equipped with a 45 mm titanium case, a unidirectional 120-click ceramic bezel, a Blancpain workhorse movement with a 120-...

Abhinav Fating, 24 Jul 2025 17:52

Garmin has released a heart rate bug fix in new beta software for Instinct 3 smartwatches (pictured). (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin smartwatch gets heart rate and gaming related bug fixes in new beta update

Garmin has released a new beta update for some smartwatches. The version 10.19 release resolves problems linked to the Gaming activity as well as the heart rate tracking feature. Users of the Instinct 3 AMOLED, Instinct 3 Solar an...

Polly Allcock, 24 Jul 2025 17:50

The Casio MRW-230H-1E1V analog watch offers 3 years of battery life (Image source: Casio)

Deal | Casio’s marine-inspired MRW-230H-1E1V watch with aluminum bezel drops to lowest-ever price on Amazon

Casio’s marine-inspired MRW-230H-1E1V analog watch is currently on offer at Amazon in the US. Casio is offering a straight 12% off the analog watch, which has a sleek black dial, an aluminum rotating bezel, a sporty design, 100 m ...

Abhinav Fating, 24 Jul 2025 15:36

The Rollme GT3S smartwatch (pictured) will come in two colors - black and silver - with black and orange silicone straps respectively. (Image source: Rollme)

Rollme GT3S: Affordable $50 AMOLED smartwatch launches with 90-day battery standby and dual-band GPS

Rollme’s GT3S smartwatch has just launched with a $49.99 price tag, with dual-band GPS, health tracking, and AI features. The real-world GPS accuracy and longevity of the watch remain to be seen, given its low price and bold claim...

Anubhav Sharma, 24 Jul 2025 14:50

Casio’s new Edifice EFR-S108DE slim watches are about to launch in Europe. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio Edifice EFR-S108DE slimmer watches launching in Europe

Casio has announced that the Edifice EFR-S108DE watches are on the way to Europe. Each model has a textured dial with a stainless steel strap and casing, measuring 7.8 mm (~0.3 inches) thick. In recent product listings, the compan...

Polly Allcock, 24 Jul 2025 14:32

The Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch is getting a blood pressure feature in some countries. (Image source: Amazfit, edited)

Amazfit Balance 2: Blood pressure feature now available for some users

Amazfit is rolling out the Blood Pressure app to some Balance 2 smartwatch users. The feature has appeared after the latest update for this wearable, which also brought a new Ultramarathon workout. However, the blood pressure moni...

Polly Allcock, 24 Jul 2025 13:38

Casio's G-Shock x Little Thunder DW-5600MW-7 (pictured) is a limited edition watch. (Image source: G-Shock Hong Kong via Instagram)

New Casio G-Shock x Little Thunder limited edition collaboration watch appears

The Casio G-Shock x Little Thunder DW-5600MW-7 watch has been unveiled on social media. This limited edition timepiece is expected to be exclusive to Hong Kong. Features of the digital watch include a stopwatch, a multifunctional ...

Polly Allcock, 24 Jul 2025 13:27

Realme has teased a new square smartwatch (pictured) on Weibo. (Image source: Weibo)

Realme teases new smartwatch with square display

A senior executive at realme has teased a new smartwatch on social media. A picture of this upcoming model reveals that it will have a square display, a different design to the brand’s last wearable, the round Watch S2. While the ...

Polly Allcock, 24 Jul 2025 13:23

The Fenix 7 is one of several smartwatches eligible to receive Beta Version 23.05. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases major new update to Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro smartwatches with a dozen improvements

Garmin has started a new round of beta testing for its former flagship smartwatches. Starting with Beta Version 23.05, the new update round already packs a dozen new features, bug fixes and improvements from current stable builds.

Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2025 12:45

The MRG-B5000HT-1 uses a negative LCD to match the understated dark-grey finish of the DLC coating (Image source: Casio)

Casio launches hand-forged G-Shock MRG-B5000HT with striking hammertone finish

Casio has officially launched the limited edition MRG-B5000HT, featuring a special "tsuiki" or hammered texture on its titanium bezel and band. Each of the 500 pieces is hand-forged by a single master artisan in Japan, and uses an...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 24 Jul 2025 12:32

An alleged look at the Osmo Action 6's shell. (Image source: via Mauro Tandoi)

DJI Osmo Action 6: Alleged design of new action camera shown in fresh leak

According to recent reports, DJI could be releasing three action cameras this year for different audiences. Now, an image that supposedly shows the final design of one of these has emerged online with cues that it follows in the f...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2025 00:14

The Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 have received the same beta update simultaneously, latter pictured. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases major update for latest smartwatches with new features and device crash fixes

Garmin has finally brought its latest Forerunner smartwatches onto its Beta Program. Available across both the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970, Beta Version 12.58 introduces a dozen new features while addressing various outstand...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2025 00:07

A Garmin poster, which sparked rumors of a new watch, was in fact advertising a sale on the Forerunner 265 (pictured). (Image source: Garmin)

No new Garmin Forerunner smartwatch after misleading post

A recent Garmin social media post led many fans to believe that the brand was about to launch a new Forerunner smartwatch. However, it appears that the poster was actually advertising an upcoming discount on an existing smartwatch...

Polly Allcock, 23 Jul 2025 23:48

The prototype glove covers the hand partially, focussing on the fingertip surface (Image courtesy: Sharp)

Sharp unveils haptic VR glove and controller with fine texture sensing

Sharp Corporation is working on a hybrid VR glove-style controller that delivers fine texture feedback to each fingertip, and also has simple controller inputs like a joystick and buttons. The company had opened pre-registration i...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 23 Jul 2025 20:49

The Garmin Approach S44 and S50 (pictured) are receiving a new update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new stable update with fix for auto-detect feature

The Garmin system software 6.18 is now available for two of the brand’s smartwatches. According to the release notes, the update fixes issues linked to automatic shot detection and another subscription-only feature. In a forum pos...

Polly Allcock, 23 Jul 2025 19:26

System software 22.07 has arrived for the Descent Mk3 and Mk3i (pictured) dive computers. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin wearables get breathing variations and accessory support in new update

Garmin has released a new stable update for the Descent Mk3 and Mk3i dive computers. These are the latest wearables to gain the recent Breathing Variations feature. Plus, system software 22.07 brings support for the new S1 SubWave...

Polly Allcock, 23 Jul 2025 18:28

Casio’s new Edifice FK-100 watches (EFK-100XPB-1A pictured) are now available in the UK. (Image source: Casio)

Casio Edifice EFK-100 mechanical watches now available in the UK

Casio has released four new Edifice mechanical watches in the UK. The EFK-100D-2A and EFK-100D-3A analog timepieces each feature a colorful dial, while the EFK-100CD-1A and EFK-100XPB-1A are more premium models with forged carbon ...

Polly Allcock, 23 Jul 2025 15:57

The Casio Edifice EFR-539D-2AV (pictured) is one of three new watches coming to Europe. (Image source: Casio, edited)

Casio Edifice EFR-539DE imposing metal watches launching soon

The Casio Edifice EFR-539DE-2AV, EFR-539DE-3AV, and EFR-539DE-8AV watches are now listed at the brand’s online stores in various European countries. Said to be coming soon, the company describes these new chronographs as classic a...

Polly Allcock, 23 Jul 2025 15:26

The Chopard Imperiale Four Seasons (pictured) comes with four interchangeable alligator leather straps in different colors. (Image source: Chopard)

Chopard unveils Imperiale Four Seasons watch with handcrafted dial and in-house movement

Chopard's Imperiale Four Seasons is a new 36mm diamond-set white gold watch limited to 25 pieces, featuring a hand-crafted mother-of-pearl dial, in-house movement, and four seasonal straps.

Anubhav Sharma, 23 Jul 2025 14:21

The Casio Ring Watch (pictured) has been restocked in the UK. (Image source: Casio)

Casio CRW001-1 Ring Watch now restocked in the UK

The Casio Ring Watch CRW-001-1 has been restocked again in the UK. This digital wearable was launched in 2024, and was recently available to some customers via a lottery-style draw. Features of the ring watch include support for d...

Polly Allcock, 23 Jul 2025 13:36

The Lenovo watch Pro costs around $70 in China. Pictured: a promo image of the smartwatch. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo launches new affordable smartwatch with up to 20 days of battery life

The Lenovo Watch Pro has made its official debut in China. It has a rated battery life of up to 20 days, 3 ATM water-resistance rating, and a 1.43-inch AMOLED display. The smartwatch has a launch price of CNY 499, around $70.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Jul 2025 10:50

The Forerunner 965 is one of five Forerunner smartwatches eligible to download and install Beta Version 24.10. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new updates for popular mid-range smartwatches before future major stable rollout

Garmin continues to prepare to deliver v24.xx software to its older Forerunner smartwatches. Available across the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965, Beta Version 24.10 is the first new update in ove...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2025 02:06

The Fenix 8 is set to receive a major update later this season with over 100 changes. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new update for flagship smartwatches with focus mode improvements and other changes

Garmin has furnished its beta testers with a new update for those who own an Enduro 3, Fenix E, Fenix 8 or Tactix 8. Following on Beta Version 17.17, the new update arrives as Beta Version 17.18 with fresh bug fixes and a new cust...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2025 17:53

The Amazfit Balance 2 XT (pictured) will not support scuba diving like the original smartwatch. (Image source: Best Buy, edited)

Amazfit Balance 2 XT vs Balance 2: Differences now confirmed

An Amazfit representative has confirmed the main differences between the upcoming Balance 2 XT and the recently released Balance 2 smartwatches. Responding to a customer question at a US retailer, the company listed a couple of fe...

Polly Allcock, 22 Jul 2025 16:09

The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M is now available in two orange colorways (steel on steel pictured). (Image source: Omega)

Omega launches new orange Seamaster Diver 300M premium watches

Omega has revealed two new versions of the Seamaster Diver 300M watch with orange colorways. These premium timepieces feature the Omega 8806 calibre, with a helium escape valve and diving scale. One model comes with a bright orang...

Polly Allcock, 22 Jul 2025 15:34

The Watch GT 5 series. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 6 backed to launch with more Star Flash and more colors

The next additions to the Huawei Watch series will have a fairly traditional choice of display sizes, according to a new leak. Then again, there is also now talk of a design update with a potentially wide range of appeal, with the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2025 15:30

The WeariQ smart audio glasses provide access to hands-free music, calls, and voice assistance at an affordable price. (Image source: WeariQ)

Affordable WeariQ smart audio glasses launch at Walmart

WeariQ has unveiled a new line of budget-friendly smart audio glasses at Walmart, priced at $24.88 in multiple styles. The battery is rated for up to 10 hours of playback for listening to calls and music when connected to phones o...

David Chien, 22 Jul 2025 02:00

The Casio GBM-2100A-2B (pictured) is one of three new metal bezel watches. (Image source: Hamilton Place, edited)

New Casio GBM-2100A metal bezel watches with colorful dials on the way

The Casio G-Shock GBM-2100A-2B, GBM-2100A-4B and GBM-2100A-8B watches are launching soon in Japan. Also seemingly on the way to the US, these metal bezel hybrid timepieces each have a different colored dial, with a small digital d...

Polly Allcock, 22 Jul 2025 01:27

New Casio GBD-200 watches, following the older GBD-200-1 (pictured), are expected to launch in 2025. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio G-Shock GBD-200 Bluetooth watches with different display appear

Casio is launching two new G-Shock G-Squad GBD-200 watches. Rumored earlier this year, they have now appeared at an online retailer, revealing many of their specifications including a new MIP display. Plus, a recent report suggest...

Polly Allcock, 21 Jul 2025 23:46

The Retractable 3-in-1. (Image source: Sharge)

Sharge previews new 3-in-1 charging accessory

Sharge touts its next product as one capable of replacing three components of the typical smartphone life support kit at once. It is a power brick, but also integrates a 10,000mAh power bank as well as a retractable cable. The new...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2025 18:49

The Vivoactive 5 has received a software update (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin improves its AMOLED smartwatch with another software update

Some Garmin smartwatch owners are getting a new update. Users should benefit from a bug fix and a few other changes. The new software update to firmware version 15.01 is now being rolled out for the Vivoactive 5.

Silvio Werner, 21 Jul 2025 03:20

The Galaxy Watch 7 is packed with health and fitness tracking features. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | At $159.99 (47% off), the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 costs less than half the price of the Galaxy Watch 8

The Galaxy Watch 7 is still worth buying even though Samsung already released the Galaxy Watch 8. The 2024 smartwatch can still hold its own against many newer watches and will continue to receive updates until 2028.

Habeeb Onawole, 21 Jul 2025 00:53

The Casio G-Shock GD-010GB-1A9JF (pictured) has a tinted gold LCD and polished bezel ring. (Image source: G-Central)

New Casio G-Shock GD-010GB-1A9 brings back the bold black-gold formula with an oversized display

Casio is reportedly launching a new GD-010 series G-Shock in black and gold, with a large tinted LCD, 10-year battery, and metallic gold ring. It is scheduled for an August 2025 launch in Japan, priced at ¥15,950 (~$107.4).

Anubhav Sharma, 20 Jul 2025 16:51

Garmin's recent teaser image, pictured, is expected to relate to a new Forerunner model rather than the Venu 4. (Image source: Garmin - edited)

Early Garmin Venu 4 details surface amid new Forerunner smartwatch release rumours

Garmin has just started teasing what is expected to be its next Forerunner smartwatch release. Now though, the company has been spotted making references to the Venu 4 following the recent launch of the Venu X1 as a successor to t...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2025 01:49

New Casio x Hidden NY G-Shock collab watch now officially available to buy in the US

The new Casio G-Shock x Hidden NY DW5600HDN257 watch is now available in the US, sporting a transparent white design, green accents, and streetwear branding, with limited quantities anticipated.

Anubhav Sharma, 19 Jul 2025 20:34

Iron Neo: New smartwatch with rotating crown. (Image source: Haylou)

Iron Neo: New, waterproof multisport smartwatch now available for $50

The Iron Neo is a new and affordable smartwatch that is said to be waterproof and capable of not only tracking sports activities, but also everyday activity and various health metrics.

Silvio Werner, 19 Jul 2025 17:15

The Pixel Watch 4 will offer new SOS features as well as new functions for fitness enthusiasts, according to a leak. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Google Pixel Watch 4: Numerous new fitness features on board

Sometimes the devil is in the details. After the design and spec leaks for the Pixel Watch 4 disappointed many, exciting new features and functions of the new Google wearable are now gradually being revealed, including new SOS fea...

Alexander Fagot, 19 Jul 2025 16:04

Garmin's latest beta update brings 16 changes to the Tactix 8 and other high-end smartwatches. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases major new update to flagship smartwatches with over a dozen improvements

Garmin has offered up another new v17.xx update on its Beta Program. The fifth so far, Beta Version 17.17 introduces more than a dozen new features, bug fixes and improvements to the Enduro 3, Fenix E, Fenix 8, Tactix 8 before an ...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jul 2025 02:29

The Osmo 360 will be DJI's first 360-degree action camera. (Image source: via Igor Bogdanov)

DJI Osmo 360: New leak confirms 120 MP and 1-inch camera for GoPro Max 2 and Insta360 X5 challenger with aggressive pricing

The launch of DJI's first GoPro Max and Insta360 X5 competitor is reportedly on the horizon. In the meantime, a well-respected leaker has published the first photos showing the Osmo 360's retail packaging complete with hardware sp...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jul 2025 01:21

Brands like Casio, Seiko, and Citizen are well-known for designing functional watches well below $150. Pictured - multiple watches from the aforementioned brands. (Image source: Casio, Seiko, Timex, Orient - Edited)

8 bang-for-buck watches under $150 that punch well above their weight

CheckMag Explore the best quirky, feature-packed watches under $150 from brands like Casio, Seiko, Timex, Orient, and Citizen. We have made a list of some standout models that deliver versatile functionality, exceptional value and a whole ...

Anubhav Sharma, 19 Jul 2025 01:12

A long time coming: The Google Pixel Watch 4 is said to be more repairable than its predecessors. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Pixel Watch 4 to fix the biggest weakness of Google wearables and introduce new SOS features

The design and a lot of important specs of the Pixel Watch 4 have already been leaked, but not all. A new leak has just revealed more new important features, while the SOS emergency features are also being expanded.

Alexander Fagot, 18 Jul 2025 18:43

The Casio WS1400H-8BV watch features 100 m (10 bar) water resistance (Image source: Casio)

Deal | Casio WS1400H-8BV watch with 10 years of battery life drops to lowest-ever price on Amazon

Casio’s fitness-focused WS1400H-8BV watch is now down to $25.50 on Amazon in the US, reaching one of its best prices recently. The digital watch features a 1/100-second stopwatch, world time, 10 years of long battery life, 100 m (...

Abhinav Fating, 18 Jul 2025 16:35

A new Garmin smartwatch (pictured) has been teased on social media. (Image source: Garmin via Weibo)

New affordable Garmin smartwatch launching soon

A new Garmin smartwatch could be on the way, according to a recent announcement. The company has released a teaser image of the upcoming model on social media in China. This suggests that it could be a new Forerunner model, and it...

Polly Allcock, 18 Jul 2025 13:43

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New Meta sEMG-RD bracelet reads muscle signals, enabling device control without touch

Leaked press render shows the Pixel Buds Pro 2 in a new color

Elliot Brown unveils new Chromatic Collection of dive watches with quartz movement

Huawei rolls out global HarmonyOS 5.1 smartwatch update with new HRV feature

Blancpain unveils new Fifty Fathoms Tech premium dive watch with titanium case

Garmin smartwatch gets heart rate and gaming related bug fixes in new beta update

Deal | Casio’s marine-inspired MRW-230H-1E1V watch with aluminum bezel drops to lowest-ever price on Amazon

Rollme GT3S: Affordable $50 AMOLED smartwatch launches with 90-day battery standby and dual-band GPS

New Casio Edifice EFR-S108DE slimmer watches launching in Europe

Amazfit Balance 2: Blood pressure feature now available for some users

New Casio G-Shock x Little Thunder limited edition collaboration watch appears

Realme teases new smartwatch with square display

Garmin releases major new update to Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro smartwatches with a dozen improvements

Casio launches hand-forged G-Shock MRG-B5000HT with striking hammertone finish

DJI Osmo Action 6: Alleged design of new action camera shown in fresh leak

Garmin releases major update for latest smartwatches with new features and device crash fixes

No new Garmin Forerunner smartwatch after misleading post

Sharp unveils haptic VR glove and controller with fine texture sensing

Garmin releases new stable update with fix for auto-detect feature

Garmin wearables get breathing variations and accessory support in new update

Casio Edifice EFK-100 mechanical watches now available in the UK

Casio Edifice EFR-539DE imposing metal watches launching soon

Chopard unveils Imperiale Four Seasons watch with handcrafted dial and in-house movement

Casio CRW001-1 Ring Watch now restocked in the UK

Lenovo launches new affordable smartwatch with up to 20 days of battery life

Garmin releases new updates for popular mid-range smartwatches before future major stable rollout

Garmin releases new update for flagship smartwatches with focus mode improvements and other changes

Amazfit Balance 2 XT vs Balance 2: Differences now confirmed

Omega launches new orange Seamaster Diver 300M premium watches

Huawei Watch GT 6 backed to launch with more Star Flash and more colors

Stable One UI 8 Watch update begins rolling out to Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2024

Affordable WeariQ smart audio glasses launch at Walmart

New Casio GBM-2100A metal bezel watches with colorful dials on the way

New Casio G-Shock GBD-200 Bluetooth watches with different display appear

Sharge previews new 3-in-1 charging accessory

Garmin improves its AMOLED smartwatch with another software update

Deal | At $159.99 (47% off), the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 costs less than half the price of the Galaxy Watch 8

New Casio G-Shock GD-010GB-1A9 brings back the bold black-gold formula with an oversized display

Early Garmin Venu 4 details surface amid new Forerunner smartwatch release rumours

New Casio x Hidden NY G-Shock collab watch now officially available to buy in the US

Iron Neo: New, waterproof multisport smartwatch now available for $50

Google Pixel Watch 4: Numerous new fitness features on board

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Garmin releases major new update to flagship smartwatches with over a dozen improvements

DJI Osmo 360: New leak confirms 120 MP and 1-inch camera for GoPro Max 2 and Insta360 X5 challenger with aggressive pricing

8 bang-for-buck watches under $150 that punch well above their weight

Pixel Watch 4 to fix the biggest weakness of Google wearables and introduce new SOS features

Deal | Casio WS1400H-8BV watch with 10 years of battery life drops to lowest-ever price on Amazon

New affordable Garmin smartwatch launching soon

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