Wearable

Eric Migicovsky is bringing back the Pebble smartwatch, and it appears the new wearable may get unveiled soon. The upcoming watch will share many of its features including its design with the 2013 Pebble smartwatch, but it is also expected to have some new tricks.

Casio’s new limited-edition G-Shock DW-5600, made in collaboration with Da-iCE, features a skeleton resin case, a pearl-tinted purple display, and a dice-themed box. Standard G-Shock durability and 200M water resistance apply.

The Amazfit Active 2 smartwatch is receiving a new update, software version 6.0.8.4. While the release notes state that there are minor improvements for the wearable, a report suggests that there is a greater unannounced benefit: local music storage. This will allow more users to leave their smartphones at home when they leave the house to exercise.

The WP200 Pro is a new smartphone that comes with a huge set of features. For instance, the secondary display of this modern handset is removable and doubles as a smartwatch or headset.

The Garmin Descent Mk3 and Mk3i dive computers are currently receiving Software Version 19.50. This stable update arrives a few weeks after the last, tackling various issues with the wearables. These include resolving a problem where battery estimates were inaccurate in some conditions.

The Casio LF-20W-1ACF watch is currently down to its lowest price on Amazon and can be bought for just $21.92 for a limited time. The digital watch features an analog-style clock, world time, alarms, a stopwatch, a 3-year battery life, and 30 m water resistance.

Casio’s Pro Trek PRG-340L-5 and PRG-340B-3 have now arrived in the US, equipped with Triple Sensor tech, Tough Solar charging, and rugged, eco-friendly materials. Pricing starts at $250.

Casio has won two 2025 iF Design Awards for two watch models released last year: the G-Shock GPR-H1000 and MR-G MRG-B2100. The GPR-H1000 is a Bluetooth watch with a GPS antenna and sensors to track metrics, including your heart rate. The MRG-B2100 is a radio-controlled watch that also offers Bluetooth connectivity and a premium finish.

The Casio Vintage A130WEG-1A and A130WEG-9A watches are now available at the brand’s online store in the UK. The company described these products as “retro-futuristic”, a fusion of analogue and digital. Features include support for multiple world time zones, a stopwatch and a countdown timer.

Oppo has a new smartwatch coming soon and it will cater to those who find its current offerings too big for them. There's also the chance the smartwatch might get released under the OnePlus brand, too.

Unimatic and Massena Lab have once again collaborated and forged a new, bold orange U1-SPG Nasa Artemis Limited Edition watch to pay tribute to the pioneering spirit of the NASA Artemis campaign. The watch features a deep charcoal Cerakote-coated 120-click unidirectional bezel, a Seiko NH34A movement, a 40 mm stainless steel case, and 300 m (~1000 ft) water resistance.

Casio's new G-Shock G-5600BG-5JR sports a recycled resin build with a marbled ivory finish. Based on the G-5600, it will come with Tough Solar, 200m water resistance, and shock resistance.

Garmin is rolling out System Software 8.09 to the recently released Instinct 3 AMOLED, Instinct 3 Solar and Instinct E smartwatches. This update brings a new app, various tools and bug fixes to these wearables. Plus, the Instinct 3 Solar and Instinct E smartwatches now support the Daily Summary feature.

Casio finally launched the G-Shock GMAS110BE-4A limited edition Barbie watch in the US. The watch features Barbie’s signature monochromatic pink color scheme with a Barbie logo at the 3 o’clock position. Other features include a 20 bar (200 m) water resistance, a stopwatch, support for world time, and a 2-year battery life.

Garmin has revealed the full extent of its March 2025 Feature Update. Rolling out globally across the next few weeks, the update brings a whole host of new features, upgrades and improvements to multiple bike computers and smartwatches, including the recent Fenix 8 series.

Whoop’s fitness and health tracking wearables can now estimate your VO₂ Max. The algorithm draws on a wide range of data points, including tracked activity and recovery. The VO₂ Max estimate is updated weekly in the Whoop app, where users are also able to view trends over time.

A new Garmin software update is rolling out to all users of the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965 smartwatches. This is the second live release in the 22.xx cycle, tackling a range of problems relating to workouts, smart notifications and Connect IQ apps faced by users after installing version 22.22.

In an unexpected move, Casio is now accepting pre-orders for the Casio Fire Package 2025 watches at Amazon US. The AWG-M100FP-1A2 and the GW-2320FP-1A2 watches have also been spotted at Casio Canada, having recently launched in Japan. These are radio-controlled watches with tough solar charging and 200 m water resistance.

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The launch of the Huawei Watch 5 could be right around the corner. A recent certification indicates that Huawei plans to offer its next high-end smartwatch globally too, unlike some of its cheaper models.

Casio’s MTD-125D series is getting three new colorways - black, blue, and white - spotted on the official website. Expected in March 2025, they retain the 100m water resistance and sporty dive-style design.

Garmin has started testing new improvements for the Vivoactive 5 and Venu 3 on its Beta Program. Available to download for free globally, Beta 13.18 is the first opportunity to test improved Voice Assistant interactions on numerous Android smartphones.

A recent update for the Zepp app appears to be causing issues with the Exertion score metric. Several users have discussed the problem on Reddit, flagging that recent activities are not improving their scores as expected. Plus, it appears that this bug could affect other workout-related metrics.

Casio has announced that its G-Shock GA-V01 watch will be launched in the UK. Four versions of this new model are listed at the G-Shock UK store as “Coming Soon”, where the price has also been unveiled. Features include up to 10 years battery life, new Shock Release Hand technology and a range of modes.

The dynaEdge XR1 extended reality glasses overlay information across reality, providing users with an integrated experience. The glasses can be used to provide insights for travel spots, instructions for work repairs, and extend Windows desktops.

Garmin has been spotted preparing a new device for release. Under development as 'A04968', the unnamed device has been speculated to be the Forerunner 975. Early evidence suggests otherwise, though.

Ray-Ban and Meta have announced a limited edition of their smart glasses. Made in partnership with French fashion brand, Coperni, the limited edition glasses have transparent wayfarer frames and mirrored lenses.

Mibro’s upcoming GS Active 2 smartwatch was recently on show at MWC 2025, where the brand also unveiled the GS Explorer S and GS Pro 2. The GS Active 2 is a running watch with features including GPS and running training plans. Based on the expected tools and the features announced so far, this watch could compete with the Forerunner 165.

Fitbit is reportedly working on a wearable that can measure blood pressure. This feature could be implemented into smartwatches or even a smart ring, provided that a new patented sensor can be downsized.

Tissot has unveiled a new PRC 100 Solar timepiece. Tissot’s new PRC 100 features a 39 mm stainless steel case with a dodecagonal bezel and silver/full-black/blue sunray dials. It’s powered by a Lightmaster Solar Quartz movement and offers up to 14 months of power reserve on a single charge.

Garmin has added the recently released Instinct 3 smartwatch to its Your Watch Your Way customization platform in the US. This tool is already available for other models, allowing users to alter the look of the wearable. Currently, options for the new Instinct smartwatch are more limited.

The Casio Edifice EFR-575 chronographs have been released in various European countries like the Netherlands, Spain and France. The lineup includes the EFR-575D-1A, the EFR-575D-2A, the EFR-575L-3A and the EFR-575CL-7A, with a range of colors, finishes and stainless steel or leather straps. Features include 100m water resistance and a stopwatch.

The Black Shark Ring 2 has launched in China as a new Samsung Galaxy Ring competitor. Compared to the first offering, it's said to be lighter in weight and have a better battery life. Its launch price in China is CNY 749, about $103.

Casio may be preparing to launch its first-ever mechanical watch under the Edifice line, likely for a June release. Details on pricing, specs, and movement type are unclear as of now.

The Mibro GS Pro 2 smartwatch is one of several upcoming wearables from the brand to be on show at MWC 2025. The company has announced some of the features offered by this model, including GPS navigation, Bluetooth calling and a Triathlon mode. As such, it could be a competitor for Garmin smartwatches like the Forerunner 965.

Nullix, a UK start-up, has released some information about its new Lyfe wearable. This display-less device can be worn in two ways and offers a wide range of sensors to track biometrics like heart rate and skin temperature. Plus, the product has a UV sensor, a feature not seen on other health-tracking wearables.

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Casio is rumored to be working on a second Poison Dart Frogman watch. The original model, the GWF-A1000APF-1A, launched a couple of years ago with diving-related features. Reports indicate that this new wearable would be based on the GW-8200 model.

Amazfit has listed its recently released Active 2 smartwatch at several of its online stores in Europe. The model launched a few weeks ago with features including automatic workout detection, GPS and the Zepp Coach AI assistant. Despite the apparent stock issues, there are other ways for customers to purchase this wearable.

Casio’s affordable diving watch, the Duro MDV-106, has been discounted by 44% on Casio’s Amazon storefront. The analog diving watch features a stainless-steel case, a date window, 200 m water resistance, a modest black sunburst dial, and an aluminum 120-click unidirectional bezel.

The Keocam is a personal dashcam, or body camera, designed for regular citizens. It captures one-minute clips that are simultaneously backed up to both smartphone and cloud storage. The recordings help victims of assaults, threats, and hate crimes to track down criminals and prove their case.

The Casio G-Shock GMAP2125W-6A or GMA-P2125W-6A watch, celebrating International Women’s Day, has appeared at third-party retailers. This is a hybrid model that is water resistant to 200 m with a double LED backlight. Other features include support for world time, a countdown timer and multiple alarms.

Casio's upcoming G-Shock GMW-B5000D series watch has leaked online. The watch looks similar to the current B5000D-1 model, but distinguishes itself with a striking red line around its metal case.

Garmin has left some early adopters of the Fenix E, Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 confused about the prospect of having received beta updates despite having never enrolled on the company's Beta Program. In fact, it seems that Garmin has started a new stable rollout without informing anyone that would be the case.

Software development for the Fenix 7 Pro and other smartwatches has slowed in recent months following the release of the Fenix 8 series. Now, the company appears to be more focused on resolving outstanding bugs, many of which it claims to have fixed with System Software 20.22.

The Garmin Fenix 6, Marq, Enduro, Quatix 6, and Tactix Delta smartwatches are now receiving beta version 28.01. This unexpected release fixes a bug linked to music controls that could cause the wearables to crash. Plus, Garmin notes that this could be the last update in the beta testing cycling, meaning a live release is imminent.

The Mibro GS Explorer S is currently on show at MWC 2025 in Barcelona. This rugged smartwatch builds on the original GS Explorer, launched in 2024, with the company announcing one new tool and a new casing material option. Other features include GPS positioning and a 10ATM waterproof rating.

Garmin has released Connect IQ SDK 8.1.0 for its community of app developers. This version of the new System 8 is widely available, bringing features like more detailed smart notifications and a native watch face editor. Plus, Garmin notes that developers should ensure that they have the latest version of the Monkey C extension.

Sinn has launched two new diving chronographs, the Sinn 613 St and the Sinn 613 St UTC. The former features a day-date complication, while the latter ditches the day complication for a second time zone. Both come with the elapsed-time bezel, 500 m (~50 bar) water resistance, and 42 hours of power reserve.

The price of the Garmin eTrex Solar handheld has been slashed by 20% on Amazon. The GPS runs up to 75 days on battery power, with infinite runtime on solar power, enabling long spring break excursions into the wilderness.