Wearable

Casio has announced that it will launch the new AE-1600H watches in several European countries. The AE-1600H-1AV and the AE-1600H-8BV offer different resin casing and strap colors, and the latter has an inverted display. Other features include a central button to activate the backlight, support for dual time and multiple alarms.

Casio's upcoming MTS-S100 analog series will feature Tough Solar, sapphire crystal, and vapor deposition gradient dials. As per the company's website, the watches are slated for a January 2025 release.

Release date and pricing info for the upcoming Casio G-Shock Master of G watches - Gravitymaster GR-B300RY-1A9JF, Rangeman GW-9500MRY-1A9JF, and Mudmaster GPR-H1000RY-1A9JR - is now available. Preorders go live on Feb 1.

Casio’s G-Shock DW-6900-ASRV24A-1CR is now available for early access on the Asrv App. The watch is adorned with a black case, three reflective straps, 200m water resistance, and a red backlight.

Garmin has begun issuing a new round of updates across recent Forerunner smartwatches. While the new firmware mainly focuses on addressing outstanding bugs, it is also said to improve custom workouts in a specific area.

Garmin has released a new update for the Fenix 8, as well as its cheaper Enduro 3 and Fenix E smartwatches. Rolling out now on its Beta Program, the update makes almost a dozen changes, five of which are new features.

A new and very affordable Zeblaze smartwatch capable of phone calls is now available to order. The wearable comes with a GPS module, it can also track and analyze sleep quality.

Acefast has unleashed its new AceFit Air open-ear buds with up-to-date wireless connectivity and a lightweight build for up to 36 hours of pursuing an active lifestyle in comfort per charge. They boast drivers of a generous size for potentially powerful bass, augmented with AELC digital enhancement. The IP54-rated accessories have been released at a reasonable price.

Casio is rumored to be about to launch three new G-Shock watches in Japan: the GMD-B300SC-4, the GMD-B300SC-7, and the GMD-B300SC-2. Photos of these products recently leaked, showing their colorful designs. Features are expected to include Bluetooth connectivity and a step counter.

The Casio G-Shock DWE-5600JB-1A9ER watch, designed in collaboration with J Balvin, is coming to the UK. The model launched in the US earlier this month and has already been announced for other European countries. Notable features include interchangeable straps and a five year battery life estimate.

A new version of the Honor Watch 5 is rumored to be launching in China. A smartwatch model with the number TUR-L19 was spotted at the Chinese certification body TENAA last month, revealing a round watch face surrounded by an octagonal bezel. Now, a report suggests that this is an upgraded version of the original Watch 5.

Garmin may have acted swiftly to resolve the return of the 'triangle of death' across many of its modern cycling computers and smartwatches. Official resolutions presented could result in irretreveable data loss for some devices, though.

OnePlus is currently offering a deal on the Watch 2 series. The Watch 2 and Watch 2R are available with a $50 discount, along with a free gift.

Atari has partnered with Nubeo to release a collection of limited edition watches to mark the 45th anniversary of the arcade video game, Asteroids. The watches are pretty cool, but they are also quite expensive. Although a hefty discount brings the price down significantly.

Garmin has acknowledged that the 'triangle of death' has returned across many of its currently supported smartwatches. Allegedly caused by a recent update to a GPE.bin file, the only apparent solution is for Garmin to roll out a fix for the affected file.

Casio is expected to launch a new G-Shock x Barbie collaboration watch in the near future. The model GMA-S110BE-4A has appeared in leaked images, revealing several design features. Plus, one Hong Kong-based retailer has hinted at the pricing and release date of this limited-edition wearable.

Sony's WF-C710N earbuds have taken another step to an official release. Now certified as being Made for iPhone and iPad (MFi), the WF-C700N successors should line up with various upgrades like ANC, better battery life and touch controls.

The Huawei Watch D2 smartwatch is receiving a new global update, according to recent user reports. The change log notes that there are general system stability optimizations. Plus, the watch gains a new keyboard feature, which pops up for message replies and when editing or creating alarms.

The Casio G-Shock Glayer, a new limited edition watch, has leaked in Japan. The wearable is based on the DW-5600 series and celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Japanese rock band Glay. Images reveal the design of the watch and collectable packaging, with the features yet to be officially confirmed.

Casio is about to launch the G-Shock DW-6900-ASRV24A-1CR, a new collaboration watch designed with ASRV. This model appears to come with three straps, allowing you to change up the look, and features a red backlight. On top of this, it is expected to offer up to five years of battery life.

Apple just dropped watchOS 11.3 and in order to honor the Black History Month, the company also added a special Black Unity loop and a Unity Rhythm watch face. It’s available for Series 6 and newer, Apple Watch Ultra, and SE 2.

There hasn't been a new Pebble smartwatch since 2016's Pebble 2, but that is about to change soon. The former CEO of the company has announced a new Pebble-like watch is coming and it will run the same OS which Google has made open source.

A new report alleges that the Powerbeats Pro 2 iwll use the same microphones found in the Apple AirPods Pro 2. The long-awaited Powerbeats Pro successors will also launch with a new design that caters for optical LED heart rate sensors in each earbud.

A new stable update has arrived for the Garmin Venu Sq 2 smartwatch. This is the first release of its kind for the wearable in over half a year, resolving a problem with the alarm. However, there is a far larger issue that users have flagged on the Garmin forum that is not addressed in this announcement.

Garmin has released a new beta update for the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro that should resolve a frustrating bug on some affected smartwatches. Available now globally, Beta Version 20.13 is one of many v20.xx updates that Garmin has been testing of late ahead of a future stable rollout.

Two marketing videos teasing the upcoming Casio G-Shock GAV-01 watch have been shared on social media. Both feature the new mascot, CoolEyes, and hint at possible design elements and features of the new model. Plus, rumors suggest that there will be a total of five versions.

Casio has announced that the new G-Shock DWE-5600JB-1A9 watch is about to be released in more countries. Product listings for the model have now appeared in France, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan, with hints at a January or February release. Features of the watch include interchangeable casing and a battery life estimate of five years.

A recent report suggests that Meta is working on at least two new pairs of smart glasses, which are expected to be released in 2025. The first product, currently known as Supernova 2, is designed with Oakley and aimed at athletes. The second wearable, Hypernova, is a high-end offering with an integrated display.

Casio’s upcoming MRG-B2100R-2AJR watch will share its design statement with the MRG-B5000BA-1JR, thanks to an "Aizumi" theme, titanium build, black DLC coating, and blue accents. The watch launches this month with Tough Solar, Multi-Band 6, 200m water resistance, and a high price tag.

Garmin has rolled out a new update for the Fenix 8 and its peers. Restricted to its Beta Program for the time being, the new update introduces roughly a dozen bug fixes while also adding new features ahead of a future stable rollout.

Sharge has announced that the launch of its new ChatGPT-powered wearables via Kickstarter is now just a few days away. The brand has unveiled a Super Early Bird price for its first-gen loomos glasses in advance. They will be available alongside a accessory that might further boost their apparently class-leading battery life.

PlayStation's official launch in China has marked its 10th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, Sony has collaborated with Xiaomi to launch a PlayStation-branded fitness tracker, which appears to be a customized Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro.

Samsung spoked about optical sensing of glucose levels, highlighting that such a monitoring technique could potentially benefit from AI and provide a huge relief for various groups of people in their everyday lives, for example diabetic patients, whilst significantly lowering costs in the medium term.

Two new Casio watches have been launched in the US: the LWS1200H-1A2V and the LWS1200H-7A3V. Designed for runners, they have a 60-lap memory alongside a stopwatch and countdown timer. Other features include a five year battery life estimate and 100 m water resistance.

The Casio MWA300H has been released in the US. The new series includes three models with a stainless steel bezel: the MWA300H-1AV, the MWA300H-2AV, and the MWA300H-3AV. Features of the watches include multiple dials, a simple stopwatch and an up to three-year battery life expectancy.

Google has agreed to pay a fine of $12.25 million for knowingly failing to report that its Fitbit Ionic smartwatch had a battery overheating defect that could cause severe burns to users. In total, 78 burn injuries were reported to the company from 2018 to 2020, before it finally recalled the product in March, 2022.

The ever-growing pool of apps rated to help the user manage their mental health and/or related conditions is now predicted to represent an industry that will be worth nearly $18 billion by the start of the 2030s. The 'solutions' are backed as the latest and greatest way to access help and treatment, although they have their drawbacks.

Zepp Health has improved its integration with Health Connect, allowing for more data to be transferred to the Android app. Amazfit smartwatch users can choose to sync all or just some metrics captured by their wearable or otherwise logged in the Zepp app. However, one user has flagged a potential issue with this new feature.

Samsung and Google have partnered on a Galaxy Watch 7 software experience designed for kids. The special mode will allow parents to keep in touch with their kids by equipping them with a Galaxy Watch 7 LTE instead of a smartphone.

Polar has launched the Ignite 3 Braided Yarn smartwatch. This latest model comes with a new wristband, which the company suggests is “extremely comfortable”. Its features include an AMOLED display, GPS tracking, in-depth sleep analysis and a heart rate sensor.

The Casio G-Shock MRG-B2100R-2A watch has been listed on the brand’s international and UK websites. As such, the pricing for the UK market and the full specification of the wearable are now confirmed. It will offer solar charging as well as Bluetooth connectivity for smartphone linkage.

Casio has announced that the new DW-6900TR watches will be available in the UK in the near future. These three wearables, the DW-6900TR-1, the DW-6900TR-4, and the DW-6900TR-9, celebrate the 30th anniversary of the model. Features of the triple graph watches include an LED backlight and a five year battery life estimate.

The innovative Sharge Pouch series of power banks is back with a new Mini variant. The accessory lacks the official OnePlus tie-in of its forebear, yet retains the same general color scheme for its in-built USB-C cable. Sharge asserts that it packs its 10,000mAh rated capacity in a battery-themed chassis of about the same size as a modern car key.

Sharge has brought its latest type of fashionable power brick to the global market. The Retractable 65 packs its own pull-out cable as well as the "advanced" gallium nitride (GaN) rated to keep it cool while charging at up to 65W. The accessory is compatible with a range of devices, smartphones and portable consoles included.

Casio could be working on a new G-Shock G-Steel GM-110 watch. A recent report indicates that this product would offer both a metal strap and a metal bezel. This follows a recent trend of full metal releases, and it could offer features like world time, multiple daily alarms and around three years of battery life.

Certain Fitbit smartwatches potentially pose a safety risk. Google states that two of its wearables can overheat, which can lead to injuries. Fortunately, the issue can supposedly be solved via a new software update.

Brand-new watches from Casio's 2025 lineup have leaked, revealing the Edifice ECB-S100 series with solar power and Bluetooth, and two premium Oceanus models in titanium. Both lines have modern features and sleek, durable designs.

Garmin launched the Approach S50 GPS smartwatch, which arrived alongside the Approach S44. Both offer an AMOLED display and many golfing tools. However, the Approach S50 offers various upgrades like a heart rate sensor and popular features such as Morning Report and Body Battery.

Renders that are thought to show two of the upcoming Oppo X2 watches have been spotted at TENAA, a certification body in China. The first model has the number OWW242 and is listed with a wide range of features. The second model, the OWW251, matched another recent image and appears to have a larger battery capacity.

The Garmin Approach S44 is now available in countries worldwide. This model is designed specifically for golfers, with features including GPS, preloaded maps and an accompanying Garmin Golf app. Plus, the wearable can run for up to 10 days in smartwatch mode.