Wearable

Casio’s LF-30W digital watches are now available in the US for only $29.95. The new lineup features world time, alarms, timers, and a lightweight resin design in four colors.

The Realme Buds T200 have made their official debut in China as new affordable earbuds with up to 50 hours of rated battery life. These buds are also claimed to have Hi-Res Gold Label sound quality, 32 dB noise cancellation, and an IP65 rating.

A new leak has revealed early details about a putative DJI Mic 3. Surfacing six months after the arrival of the DJI Mic Mini, the Mic 3 appears set to launch in the wake of future Avata 3, Mini 5 Pro, Neo 2, Osmo Nano and Osmo Pocket 4 releases.

Zepp OS 5 recently arrived with the Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch. It brings a range of new tools, including a glove mode, a Jet Lag Manager and advanced running metrics. Zepp Health has revealed that these are just some of Zepp OS 5’s features, and a company representative has also discussed Zepp Pay for customers in the US.

CheckMag Casio launched over 20 new watches in May 2025 across G-Shock, Oceanus, Edifice, and Classic lines. Highlights include new titanium Oceanus Mantas, modular G-Shocks, budget-friendly AQS820 solar hybrids, and retro Edifice chronographs.

Garmin has now started rolling out a new stable update for many of its recent smartwatches. Available globally, the update for Instinct E and Instinct 3 smartwatches should resolve a bug that has been causing activity crashes on some smartwatches when GPS is active.

Casio has released the LF-30W-1A, LF-30W-2A, LF-30W-3A, and LF-30W-8A watches in the UK. These wearables support world time with a built-in indicator map and other features such as daily alarms and a stopwatch. Plus, these products are available to pre-order at Amazon US, though prospective customers may want to wait for a few days before purchasing.

A new rumour has revealed more details about Garmin's alleged plans to bring LTE connectivity to the Fenix 8 series. Arriving after the releases of the Forerunner 570, Forerunner 970 and Instinct 3 Tactical, the Fenix 8 Pro could be the only model in the series to offer a cellular connection, albeit not in the same way as an Apple Watch or Pixel Watch.

Available in three colourways, the Rogbid SR10 smart ring launches with a 50% discount. Besides standard health and fitness features, it offers seven days of battery life, a vibration function for notifications, and a touch-sensitive surface for controlling external devices.

There are new rumors about the upcoming Casio EFK-100 mechanical watches. A recent report indicates the European pricing of the five models and also points to a later than expected release date. On top of this, there is new information about the specifications of these watches, including a transparent case back.

Casio has officially launched the MTG-B4000B-1A2JF and MTG-B4000-1AJF, featuring carbon and stainless steel in a refined hybrid build. Both watches go on sale in Japan in June 2025.

The Whoop MG is a new fitness tracker that wants to offer a large feature set while looking rather inconspicuous. However, the wearable is reportedly having some major issues, and the manufacturer has already commented on the situation.

Freshly leaked renders of the upcoming Casio G-Shock GMW-BZ5000 reveal a MiP display and modular case design. Expected later in 2025 in three colors, with improved readability and a new design approach.

Three new Casio ring watches could be on the way. Rumors suggest that the G-Shock Nano DWN-5600-1, DWN-5600-4 and DWN-5600-9 might launch towards the end of 2025. Images show the watch in three colors, and a European price also appears to have been leaked.

Samsung is about to unleash a new pair of wireless earbuds which, based on their alleged name, might be a follow-up to the budget-grade Galaxy Buds FE. They are also now linked to a nice round panel of battery specs that, if valid, would be a potentially significant improvement over their apparent predecessors.

The Buds 4 have officially launched in China, and OnePlus is positioning them as affordable earbuds with 55 dB noise cancellation and a dual-unit driver setup. These new wireless buds have a launch price of CNY 449, around $62.

Casio’s OCW-S6000PB-7AJF Oceanus Manta watch launches in June 2025 with a sapphire-cut bezel, silver-blue dial, Tough Solar, and Bluetooth sync. Limited to 600 units, priced at ¥385,000 (~$2,700).

Casio has teamed up with Montedio Yamagata for a neat DW-6900 collab, dropping May 25 in Japan. Priced at ¥19,800 (~$126), the blackout-themed G-Shock features team branding and standard specs.

Garmin has released a new update to several of its outdoor-focused smartwatches after claiming to have concluded its recent beta testing phase. Available globally, the new update targets bugs that could cause system crashes when a GPS-led activity is running.

Casio’s AQS820W hybrid solar-powered watches are now available in the US for $55.95. With 100m water resistance and solid basics, all three color options are listed as in stock - but with limited availability.

Casio has listed four new G-Shock BGA-10 watches at its online stores in European countries, such as the Netherlands, Spain, and Germany. These Baby-G watches have an unusual color-changing design feature and are water resistant to 10 bars. Plus, one of these watches is already available in the UK. 

The TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch, a limited edition timepiece, is now available worldwide. This model has a vintage-inspired design with the signature left-sided crown and various sub-dials. It is a premium watch with a titanium casing, sapphire crystal glass and a leather strap.

Along with the charging speeds, the SoC will also remain unchanged for the new Galaxy Watch8 series. It seems like Samsung is sticking with the Exynos W1000 chip for its new smartwatches.

Casio’s fitness-focused G-Shock Move DW-H5600-1CR watch is now available at just $188.37, thanks to a huge 37% discount on its list price. The digital watch has a shock-resistant, rugged construction, solar charging, Bluetooth connectivity, and 200 m (20 bar) water resistance. Good for fitness enthusiasts, with a smorgasbord of health and training features.

An Amazfit representative has suggested roughly when the new Balance 2 smartwatch could be launched in the US. It follows recent comments from C-level executives from parent company Zepp Health regarding upcoming product launches. The Balance 2 was released in China several days ago, offering several upgrades over the original Balance smartwatch.

Garmin has just released a trio of wearables globally. Nonetheless, a well-informed source has shared initial details about a new Garmin aimed to take on the Whoop 5.0. Referred to as the Garmin Sleep Band for now, the source has even provided a release window for the device, too.

The stylish, lightweight AR glasses that Apple shelved while developing the Vision Pro are back in the release menu. The new glasses will reportedly be more elegant than Meta's Ray-Ban set.

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.