Wearable

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.

According to new reports, the Powerbeats Pro 2 could be right around the corner. Teased last year, the earbuds are slated to launch in four colours with the same starting price as their predecessors.

Three new Casio models from the AE-1600H series are now live for preorder on Amazon. Available in grey, black and beige colorways, they are equipped with 10-year battery life, a large LCD, and resin cases (& bands).

The Casio DW5600RL-1, DW6900RL-1, GA110RL-1S, and GA2100RL-1A watches have been launched in the US. These four new models celebrate the original G-Shock wearable, each offering slightly different features. For example, the GA110RL-1S is magnetic resistant, the GA2100RL-1A has a Carbon Core Guard structure and the two other watches run for up to five years.

4 new Casio models have been leaked to join the company's Spring G-Shock lineup. These include 2 GA-110AS and 2 GA-2100S watches in black and beige colorways with complementing blue accents on the dial.

The Huawei Watch Ultimate smartwatch is receiving another global update. Reports indicate that this is a relatively minor release that is rolling out in phases. There is a notable absence from the accompanying release notes; users will have to wait a little longer for a new payment feature announced last year.

Casio is expected to launch a new G-Shock watch model in 2025. Kikuo Ibe, the inventor of G-Shock, recently appeared as a guest on the Japanese radio show TickTockTalk. During the interview, the engineer revealed that the company was working on a "surprising" model, scheduled to launch later this year.

Casio's "My G-Shock" customization service, previously launched in 2021, has been reinstated after a suspension caused by technical issues in 2023. The service lets users design personalized watches with bezels, straps, and more.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch is suffering from faster-than-usual battery drain after a recent software update. According to various user reports on Reddit, the watch is now losing almost double the battery percentage on a daily basis. However, one user has suggested what is causing the problem and how to fix it.

The Casio Badge Collections feature, designed for a range of the brand’s watches, is now being publicized. This addition to the Casio Watches app began rolling out to customers late last year, though there was little communication with customers about its purpose or how achievements were unlocked.

Garmin has issued a new update for its suite of Forerunner smartwatches. Rolling out now globally on the company's Beta Program, the update primarily improves HR zone functionality for all currently supported models. The new update promises to refine notification glance functionality on the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965, too.

A new leak has revealed early details about Garmin's next major update for dozens of cycling computers and smartwatches. The leak reveals when these new features should begin rolling out by too.

Garmin has introduced a new set of beta builds for its Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro smartwatches. In keeping with recent firmware, the new updates focus on resolving outstanding bugs rather than adding additional features or functionality.

Casio is now accepting pre-orders for the G-Shock DWE5600JB1A9, a collaboration watch designed with J Balvin. This premium watch uses the brand’s latest technology, improving the battery life compared to earlier 5600 series wearables. Another uncommon feature is that this watch comes with an alternative watch strap and casing color.

Rogbid's new SR09 stands out from the crowd of smart rings with its unusual vintage design. Its health monitoring features include heart rate measurement, sleep tracking and gesture control.

Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Casio have collaborated yet again for a new G-Shock GA-2100 limited edition model. Featuring the team’s red and black colors, the watch is priced at ¥18,000 (~$115) and launches on February 1.

Originally available in two colors, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 now comes in a third color option. However, while the new color retains the launch price, the original two are available at a discounted price.

Beta version 13.07 is now available for the Garmin Venu 3, Venu 3s and Vivoactive 5 smartwatches. This update is said to bring improvements for the Run Coach and Cycling Coach. Plus, the software also adds support for the latest apps and watch faces.

Honor has announced that its CEO Zhao Ming (also known as George Zhao) will relinquish that role today (January 17, 2025). The long-serving executive will be replaced by one with a work history that includes roles at former company parent Huawei. Meanwhile, the OEM has announced a special New Year's version of the Android skin for its smartphones in China.

Casio has launched a new watch in the US, the Baby-G BGD10KKM-1. This model, which can be worn in one of two ways, is also expected to be released in Europe. Features of the digital watch include a wide range of world time zones, up to five daily alarms and 100 m (~330 ft) water resistance.

Garmin has begun the phased rollout of beta version 13.18 to the Fenix 8 AMOLED, Fenix 8 Solar, Enduro 3 and Fenix E smartwatches. This is a larger update, bringing 23 changes, including new features and bug fixes, to these wearables. For example, there are new keyboard and GPS related tools.

Casio's iconic (and highly anticipated) DW-5000R-1AER Origin Revival watch is once again purchasable on the company's UK website. For £179 (~$218.46), you get bio-based resin, LED backlight, and 200m water resistance.

Garmin appears to have rolled out an improvement to the Resume Later feature. A new shortcut, making it easier to return to your activity, has been reported by some smartwatch users. There are similar features for other watch feature, but users have noted an issue with this tool.

Garmin has begun rolling out new updates for many of its recent Forerunner smartwatches. Available across models from the Forerunner 165 to the Forerunner 965, the new update package promises to address various bugs and other quality-of-life refinements.

Garmin has started rolling out new updates for two of its popular mid-range smartwatches. Available to download globally, Software Version 12.12 focuses on resolving outstanding issues that shipped with earlier stable software updates.

The Casio Flame Inside Collection G-Shock watches have been launched in the US. The range includes four models, two GA2100FL and two GA100FL wearables. Features of these new watches include 200m water resistance, at least 29 world time zones and multiple daily alarms.

Casio has confirmed the G-Shock GW-5000HS series launch on its official UK website. With Tough Solar, Multiband 6, 200m water resistance, and bio-based resin straps, these watches start at £279 (~$340) in Europe.