Wearable

Casio’s premium MTG-B2000YBD-2AJF is now available to buy in Japan. It sports a carbon bezel, Bluetooth connectivity, solar charging, and a dual-core guard structure, priced at ¥181,500 (~$1,250).

New features that have arrived with the Garmin Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 smartwatches will be rolled out to other models. DC Rainmaker reports that Garmin has confirmed which wearables should see features like Evening Report and Running Tolerance in future updates. While many customers will be disappointed, it could make one 2024 model more appealing to buyers.

A new Evening Report tool has arrived with Garmin’s latest smartwatches, the Forerunner 570 and the Forerunner 970. It builds on the older Daily Summary tool, providing users with information that could help them prepare for the next day. It also mirrors the popular Morning Report feature and could be rolled out to other smartwatches in the future.

The Huawei Watch 5 impressed in our review with a comprehensive range of features, ranging from a bright LTPO OLED display, eSIM support, NFC payments to comprehensive health management with accurate sensors. The new X-Tap sensor, which enables even more precise measurements, is particularly noteworthy.

Casio’s rugged analog watch, the MW-620H-3AV, is currently on offer at Amazon in the US. Casio is offering a straight 25% off the sports watch, which has a 46.1 mm durable resin case with a metallic-finished bezel, an eye-catching sunray dial, a 3-year battery life, and 100 m (10 bar) water resistance.

The Xiaomi Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition has arrived only a few months after Xiaomi released the regular Watch S4 globally. Available in striking black and green colourways, the Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition represents the first outing for Xiaomi's Xring T1 in-house chipset.

Garmin has announced that is rolling out May 2025 Feature Updates to numerous smartwatches to end this month. Available across the Fenix 8, Forerunner, Instinct 3, Lily 2 Active and Venu 3 series, the new updates should bring features like rucking activities while also introducing Breathing Variations and Stage Timer for competitive marksmen.

Facer boasts a massive catalog of free and paid watch faces for smartwatches and it is making a return with Wear OS 6. The company plans to bring most, if not all, of its catalog to Wear OS 6 compatible smartwatches.

Zepp Health has indicated that it will launch at least one more Amazfit smartwatch in 2025. In a recent call linked to the company's Q1 2025 financial results, Zepp Health's CEO and CFO both spoke about upcoming Amazfit releases. One of these appears to be the recently released Balance 2, and another high-end wearable was also mentioned.

Two new Casio W-218H series watches will shortly be released in various European countries. The W-218H-3BV and W-218H-8BV have a sporty design, and both feature a digital display with a dark background. Tools include a stopwatch and a daily alarm, and the watch is said to run for around seven years.

The new Casio G-Shock DW-5900 x Hender Scheme collab launches May 25 via web lottery in Japan, with in-store sales from May 30. The release features a beige resin case and raw leather strap.

Garmin has finally finished up v21.xx beta development for the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro. Also rolling out from today globally for the Enduro 2, Epix 2, Tactix 7 and other smartwatches, System Software 21.19 introduces dozens of new features, bug fixes and other improvements, including support for breathing variation insights from the new Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970.

Casio is about to launch a new model, the G-Shock G-Lide GLX-S5610. This surfing watch will be available in two bright colorways, each featuring a metal element. Tools include moon data, tide charts and a stopwatch, and the watches support world time.

The Garmin Connect app will soon integrate with Health Connect by Android. This should enable users of the brand’s smartwatches to link health and workout metrics with data from other apps. Google has also announced new features for Health Connect, one of which is linked to Medical Records.

Casio’s new AQ-S820W-1AV and AQ-S820W-3BV watches are coming soon to various European countries. The new wearables offer solar charging, a power-saving mode and water resistance to 100 m. Plus, there are two countdown timers, which could be useful for interval training.

Two new Casio AE-1000W series watches are coming to Europe. The AE-1000W-5AV and the AE-1000W-8AV have been listed at the brand’s online stores in countries like the Netherlands and Spain, where their price has been revealed. Features include support for multiple world time zones, an indicator map and a small analog-style dial.

The iQOO Watch 5 is a new smartwatch from Vivo. Replacing last year's iQOO Watch, the iQOO Watch 5 offers optional eSIM connectivity, built-in GPS, a 1,500-nit AMOLED display and up to 22 days of battery life, all for ~$111 at current exchange rates.

The Garmin software version 14.15 is now available for some smartwatches. This stable update brings a new overnight health measuring feature, as well as improvements for the device passcode tool. Plus, users of the Venu 3, Venu 3s and vivoactive 5 smartwatches also receive a range of bug fixes.

Casio has launched five new Oceanus titanium watches in Japan under the Retro Tone Collection, set for release in June 2025. The lineup includes two S7000 models, two S400s, and one Classic Line model.

Garmin has signified that a new stable update will soon be arriving for the Fenix 7 and its peers like the Tactix 7. After what feels like an age, it appears that System Software 20.22 will soon be replaced by the culmination of v21.xx beta development.

Garmin has started selling the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 globally after last week's simultaneous launch. While over a 35% price difference exists between the pair, even the cheaper Forerunner 570 is 10% pricier than the older Forerunner 965.

The Watch Fit 4 Pro is a robust and slim smartwatch and impressed us in our review. Even though it costs less than €280, it shares some characteristics with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and is even better in some regards.

Xreal unveils Project Aura, its latest XR smart glasses built in collaboration with Google, running on Android XR and powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR chipset.

The Tapo H500 is a Matter-compatible base station capable of managing dozens of individual devices. The system supports convenient wireless connectivity and HDMI video output, while the internal storage can be easily expanded.

Motorola has revealed the pricing details for the Moto Watch Fit in North America. Compared to smartwatches with similar features, the new Motorola smartwatch costs double, making it practically impossible to recommend.

Meizu has announced that it is back on the global scene with the new Note 22 series. The smartphones have arrived alongside Mblu 22 models with starting prices estimated at just $79. The handsets have been showcased alongside the latest StarV View AR Glasses and second-gen StarV Ring.

Garmin has finally introduced a new stable update for its latest flagship smartwatches. Available for free globally, the new firmware stretches to almost 100 changes with 20 new features and 75 bug fixes, among other improvements.

The classic Casio G-Shock GD100-1B has plummeted to its lowest Amazon price ever at $54.03. With 7-year battery life, 200m water resistance, and a no-nonsense design, it’s still one of the most dependable G-Shocks around.

Casio has announced that all five of the G-Shock Black and Bold Red series watches will be released in various European countries. These are the DW-5600BBR-1, the GA-700BBR-1A, the GA-B2100BBR-1A, the GD-010BBR-1, and the GX-56BBR-1. Features include red digital displays and 20 bar water resistance, with one model offering Bluetooth connectivity.

The Casio x Undefeated collaboration watch, the DWE-5600UD-1, has been released in European countries like the UK, the Netherlands and Spain. Already available in the US, this wearable comes with three interchangeable straps, two of which are semi-transparent. Features include flash alerts, hourly time signals and a multi-function alarm.

We now have a June 2025 release window for both Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000D-1CJF and GM-B2100SD-1CJF, both priced at ¥84,700. These Japan-made full-metal G-Shocks pay homage to two iconic designs with updated model numbers and possible production tweaks.

Three new Garmin running features are on the way with the upcoming Forerunner 970 smartwatch. The company recently shared more details about these metrics, which are designed to help you improve your performance in various ways. However, two of them require you to wear a heart rate monitor when you work out.

Casio's two new MR-G watches - the rubber-strap MRG-B2000RG-3AJR and the bracelet-equipped MRG-B2000BG-3AJR - have surfaced in Japanese listings at 385,000 yen (~$2,470) each, with a June 2025 release expected.

Rogbid has introduced a well-equipped, rugged and hopefully long-lasting smartwatch. The Tank S3 Pro is able to make phone calls and can be used without touching the screen, with some limitations. This wearable also sports an AMOLED display.

The Casio G-Shock G-Lide GBX-100S-1 and GBX-100S-2 watches are confirmed for release in Europe. These skeleton surfing wearables are already available in Japan. They offer Bluetooth connectivity for location-based surfing-related data and can also track running activities with Strava compatibility.

Casio has confirmed that the LF-30W-1A watch will shortly be available in various European countries. This analog-style model had already been spotted at the brand’s online store in the UK, where three other colorways are also shown. Features include support for multiple world time zones, a small map and a daily alarm.

The Oura Gen 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Ring are facing new competition, as Acer is now entering the smart ring market with FreeSense. The ring is designed to provide wellness recommendations without a subscription and offers numerous sensors in a lightweight titanium casing.

Amazfit has finally released the Active 2 Premium smartwatch in various European countries. It arrives several months after the standard version, with upgrades like a leather strap and a contactless payment feature. It also offers a 10-day battery life, outdoor maps and a voice assistant.

Casio has announced that four new watches in the Hidden Glow series will shortly arrive in some European countries. The DW-6900HDS-7, GA-110HDS-7A, GA-2100HDS-7A and GA-700HDS-7A each have a blue and white design with various phosphorescent elements to make them glow in the dark.

Casio has listed two new Edifice watches in several of its online stores across Europe. The EFV-610ECL-1A and the EFV-610EL-5A both have stainless steel casing and a genuine leather strap. Features of these analog watches include a multi-mode stopwatch and a basic date display.

Casio’s summer G-Shock release for 2025, typically part of the "Love the Sea and the Earth" series, might be delayed. No official announcement has been made yet, but signs do point towards a shift.

Sony's newly launched WH-1000XM6 premium headphones come with multiple upgrades along with a price bump. If you are not willing to spend that much on a pair of headphones, the older Sony WH-1000XM5 is available for significantly less.

Casio has confirmed that the G-Shock Mr-G MRG-BF1000RG-3A Frogman watch will be released in more European countries following its recent launch in the UK. This is a premium diving watch with Bluetooth connectivity for a smartphone-based dive log. Other features include support for multiple world time zones, a stopwatch and Tough Solar charging.

The Casio G-Shock GBA-950-1A, GBA-950-2A, and GBA-950-7A watches are coming soon to various European countries. This is a new model, with features for runners like pace tracking and connected GPS for accurate distance measurements. Plus, these hybrid watches support dual time zones, have multiple alarms and are compatible with Strava.

A brand-new G-SHOCK model, GW-BX5600, has surfaced online with potential carbon fiber construction, Bluetooth, and Tough Solar. The square design likely means that the GW-B5600 is getting a modern successor.

Garmin has released a new update, beta version 21.18, bringing new bug fixes to some smartwatches. One of these tackles an issue linked to audio prompts, which was recently flagged by users. The company notes that the software will be shared OTA to eligible Fenix 7, Fenix 7x, Fenix 7s, Epix, Enduro 2, Quatix 7, and MARQ Gen 2 smartwatches.

Nothing will announce its first pair of headphones this summer. The headphones will have an over-the-ear design, an affordable price tag, but rival premium headphones.

The Garmin beta version 17.03 update is now available. This is the first release in 2025 for the Instinct 2, Instinct 2s, Instinct 2X and Instinct Crossover smartwatches. It brings a range of bug fixes to these wearables, tackling issues with the HRV chart and various activities.