Wearable

A San Diego federal jury ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion after finding that its Taptic Engine infringed two patents held by Taction Technology, though the infringement was deemed not willful. Apple disputes both the infringement finding and damages award, arguing its haptic system is fundamentally different and confirming plans to appeal.

The new Honor Watch 6 Pro is designed to detect potential cardiac arrests and automatically alert emergency contacts in serious cases. The smartwatch is now available in China starting at 1,699 yuan (around $253). It remains unclear whether it will also launch internationally.

Garmin has finally started offering a new stable update to several of its Pro-branded smartwatches. Arriving weeks after an initial rollout, the major release promises around two dozen improvements, including several new features.

Smartwatches from Honor, Xiaomi, and Huawei also work with the iPhone. However, compared to Android, some important features are missing. Using the Honor Watch 6, Xiaomi Watch S5, and Huawei Watch GT 7 as examples, we’ll show where iPhone users have to make compromises.

Garmin has explained many of the new features that it is offering this quarter to its currently supported smartwatches. Showcased in a new video, the new features include hands-free voice control, all-day fall detection, and Garmin's Quick Workout Feature.

Our Galaxy Watch9 review uncovers a major weakness: battery life. Despite its premium features, Samsung's latest smartwatch still requires roughly 1.5 hours of charging almost every day. Find out why this Android rival to the Apple Watch Series 12 misses out on modern silicon-carbon battery technology.

According to the manufacturer, the new Galaxy Watch9 delivers Samsung’s connected smartwatch experience and integrates seamlessly into the Galaxy ecosystem. However, our initial review impressions shows that there is still room for improvement.

Garmin is rolling out system software 23.39 to several flagship smartwatches. This release brings a new voice related feature to the wearables and also resolves a couple of issues linked to Spotify.

Oppo’s Enco X4 flagship earbuds pair Dynaudio-tuned dual drivers with adaptive noise cancellation, high-resolution audio support, improved call quality, and up to 53 hours of battery life. Currently exclusive to China, they're expected to make their way to global markets in the coming months.

Garmin is now offering a new update to several of its popular smartwatches. Rolling out globally as a free download, the new update is said to improve the experience of Tactical smartwatches when using Stealth Mode.

Meta has announced a new version of its smart glasses that cost less but drop a key feature. It has also announced new styles for the regular versions and promises to launch its lineup in more markets later this year.

The third generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have been announced and they feature an improved design. The glasses also boast better battery life and will get support for capturing videos with Dolby Atmos.

Meta has announced a new pair of smart glasses that ditch the cameras and focus on audio-only interaction. Made in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, the Ray-Ban glasses are available in two main designs that can be customized in more than two dozen ways.

Meta is giving the Ray-Ban Display a whole range of new features. These include a photorealistic “Hologram” avatar for video calls, navigation with visible landmarks, the new Explore app as well as smartphone notifications and Dolby Atmos recordings.

Meta has unveiled the Meta VR glasses, the company's lightest 5K OLED model weighing in at 100 grams, or just less than half that of an Apple iPhone 18 Pro phone. The tethered glasses have an external battery pack that provides up to three hours of media viewing or virtual work.

Xiaomi has launched a new smartwatch globally. Featuring a 2,000-nit AMOLED display, the Smart Band 11 also boasts up to 21 days of battery life. Xiaomi has confirmed that NFC connectivity and an optional ceramic variant will be available globally, too.

Garmin has introduced a new update to many of its older flagship smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new update promises to deliver almost two dozen changes and improvements. However, closer inspection reveals otherwise.

The Xiaomi Watch S5 features NFC and supports contactless payments via Xiaomi Pay. In Germany, however, this feature is only available to a limited extent. Google Wallet is not supported, and the selection of compatible banks and cards is also limited.

Xiaomi has released a smaller smartwatch to complement its existing Watch S5. Still sporting a luxurious design, the Watch S5 41 mm boasts up to 14 days battery life, runs HyperOS 4 and features a bright AMOLED display said to peak at 3,000 nits.

As patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) nerve disease lose control of their muscles, they lose control of their vocal cords as well. The Neuralink brain implant has managed to restore the voice of one such patient.

Xiaomi has released a new high-end smartwatch. Complementing its Xiaomi 18 series launch event, the new Transparent Edition adds a 47 mm case size to the Watch S5 series and brings an unusual design to the table.

Oppo has launched the Watch S2 in China at CNY 1,599 (approximately $238), pairing a 1.46-inch AMOLED screen that peaks at 3,000 nits with an 8.9mm stainless steel case, a FatMax workout mode that calculates a personal fat-burning heart rate, ECG and temperature sensors, and battery life of up to 10 days.

Since early September the glasses stop recording as soon as someone covers the light. Eight days later the Hamburg data protection authority published its final report, and it shows where the light still falls short. For one feature it does not light up at all.

Casio has restocked its miniature G-Shock DWN5600 Nano watches in the US, with all three colorways available for $110 each following previous sellouts. Measuring just 23.4 × 20 × 7.5mm and weighing six grams, the ring-sized watches retain G-Shock's signature durability, including shock resistance and 200-meter water resistance.

Coros has launched the Pace 4 Pro, and it comes in black and white dial colors. There are nylon and silicone band options that affect the overall weight, with the nylon option being lighter at 43 grams.

Apple is reportedly exploring a screenless fitness tracker aimed at competing with minimalist health wearables such as Whoop and Fitbit Air. The project is reportedly backed by Apple executives Tim Cook and Eddy Cue, with engineers from the Vision hardware team involved in development.

Amazfit has now released a new high-end smartwatch featuring an AMOLED display. Available globally, the Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar boasts up to 180 days of battery life, as well as up to 3,000 nits peak brightness and offline maps support.

Vivo has released a new high-end smartwatch featuring a 3,500-nit AMOLED display. Also boasting up to 21 days of battery life, the Vivo Watch 6 has arrived in China with optional eSIM connectivity and a titanium case, too.

The Xiaomi Watch S5 and Huawei Watch GT 7 both offer long battery life and extensive fitness features. In testing, both impressed with their precise sensors and high-quality displays. However, the GT 7 offers more smartwatch and health features, while the S5 stands out for its light weight and exceptionally long battery life.

Pricing for the Suunto Race 3S has surfaced in an early retailer leak. Preceding a rumoured launch before the start of 2027, the new leak identifies cheaper than expected pricing for the AMOLED smartwatch's more premium titanium variant.

With up to 15 days of battery life, numerous health metrics and a largely subscription-free model, the Ultrahuman Ring Pro aims to compete with the Oura Ring 5. However, as T3's review shows, there is still room for improvement when it comes to fitness tracking.

Garmin is now rolling out a new update to many of its high-end smartwatches. Available globally, the new update introduces several changes, including multiple designed to eliminate random system shutdowns.

Soulart's Station uses its own NPU to track your entire body for VR games, and it is coming to Kickstarter. With Kickstarter pricing expected below $400 per unit, the system is appealing but remains unproven, with possible latency issues and multiple Stations potentially required for optimal performance.

A new pair of high-end Garmin smartwatches have revealed themselves before being launched. Appearing shortly after Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro releases, the Enduro 4 and Tactix 9 are set to be joined by a dedicated Ballistics Edition, too.

Garmin has delivered a new update to several of its popular smartwatches. A major release, the update is the first v16.xx build to be offered to any of the Instinct 3 series. Garmin claims to have added several improvements, including a new Recovery Mode.

The Steam Frame pre-order process has produced many unhappy buyers. However, eBay scalpers who reserved the wearable are reselling it for exorbitant prices. Other gamers remain on a waitlist, lacking an estimated date for when Valve can restock the hardware.

Bose has revealed pricing, specifications and release dates for its latest pair of premium earbuds. Another pair of clip-on earbuds, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds 2nd Gen, boasts 20% longer battery life than their predecessors, as well as Snapdragon Sound (Qualcomm aptX) support.

Bose has returned to its Sport Open Earbuds brand with a new model. Launching globally in October with a choice of three colours, the new open earbuds adopt a clip-on design with up to 22 hours of battery life, Bluetooth Multipoint connectivity and Google Find Hub support.

The Huawei Watch D3 also offers the ability to quantify—or at least estimate—vascular stiffness. We examine the scientific background and how this feature is implemented in Huawei’s new smartwatch.

The Huawei Watch D3 is not the first smartwatch to offer true, cuff-based blood pressure monitoring—and its predecessor, the Huawei Watch D2, remains a compelling rival. In this comparison, we break down the key updates and differences between these two generations.

Garmin has released the first update for its new Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro smartwatches. Rolling out globally as a free download, the update promises to enhance both smartwatches in several areas, including improved battery life for the Fenix 9 Pro.

The Huawei Watch D3 offers true blood pressure measurement on the wrist using an inflatable cuff. We take another close look at the feature—and are quite impressed.

Amazfit has pushed a new update to one of its popular smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the update is said to introduce multiple new features while also enhancing system stability and addressing other known issues.

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be releasing a new luxury smartwatch soon. Set to arrive before the end of September, the new Xiaomi Watch S5 boasts up to 14 days of battery life in a 41 mm case size while being thinner and lighter than its 46 mm counterpart.

The Huawei Watch D3 also offers an ECG feature, allowing it to measure heart activity beyond just heart rate. In this article, we explore the technology and its limitations—and also find a few things to nitpick.

Rogbid's ZenRing brings a nano-ceramic shell with a stainless inner band for $129.99, undercutting many other smart rings (price-wise). Its 4-6 day battery is the shortest in its segment, however, and it ships now in sizes 8-13.