Wearable

Ultrahuman is now accepting pre-orders for the new Ring Pro in countries across Europe. The latest model offers several upgrades over its predecessor, such as a 15-day battery life and improved sensors. Plus, the new Ultrahuman Jade feature offers AI insights to all customers free of charge.

Huawei is rumored to be working on a new wearable with a blood sugar monitoring feature. The report arrives shortly after the brand announced a new Diabetes Risk Study tool for some smartwatches. Plus, it has been suggested that the new wearable will offer upgraded technology for more accurate measurements.

Nothing has confirmed that it will launch the Headphone (a) alongside the Phone (4a) series. The new headphones are going to be budget alternatives to the Headphone (1) that launched in July last year.

The Garmin Software Version 5.08 update is currently rolling out to users of one of the brand’s smartwatches. This stable release brings a new GPS signal-related notification to this wearable. Plus, the Lily 2 Active is also getting a bug fix linked to the Auto Activity Start functionality in this update.

Amazfit has released the new Active 3 Premium smartwatch in North America and Europe. This is the latest watch in the brand’s Active running smartwatch series. It has a 1.32-inch AMOLED display, 13 days of battery life and features including GPS, BioCharge energy level monitoring, and Bluetooth calling.

Huawei is preparing to launch a new high-end smartwatch aimed at runners. Set for an imminent global release, the new wearable has already been leaked by a typically reliable source. Huawei will offer the Watch GT Runner 2 with a titanium housing too, and up to 14 days of battery life.

Priced at only $99.99, the Mibro GS Pro2 presents itself as a purpose-built sports smartwatch combining durable hardware, advanced training systems, precise positioning, and long battery life for users who demand reliability from their sports wearable.

The Mibro Explorer S Titanium delivers premium materials and core outdoor features in a package positioned as “outdoor for everyone”. The smartwatch currently costs only $249.99.

Xiaomi has teased that the Redmi Buds 8 Pro will not be officially available until later this week. Silently, the company has already started selling its new earbuds in Southeast Asia. Retailers have confirmed European pricing, too.

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be launching a new Wear OS smartwatch before the end of the month. Expected to arrive for around €329, the Xiaomi Watch 5 should be available in two colours with a 930 mAh battery and an AMOLED display too.

Xiaomi has confirmed the global launch date of its new Redmi Buds 8 Pro wireless earbuds. At the same time, the company has confirmed specifications and global colour options too.

Garmin has silently cut the price of one of its high-end smartwatches. Seemingly a permanent reduction, the new pricing brings the MicroLED-wielding smartwatch closer to the prices of its AMOLED-backed siblings.

A new version of the Garmin Connect app, version 5.22, is now available for iOS. While the release notes for the update do not reveal many details, two changes have been reported by users of the brand’s wearables. One of these is linked to the battery level of connected devices.

Amazfit firmware version 3.1.6.1 is currently rolling out to users of the brand’s latest smartwatch. This update is said to bring a new running metric linked to slopes, as well as BioCharge energy level monitoring. Plus, users of the recently released T-Rex Ultra 2 also get an improvement for the wearable’s flashlight.

Garmin has quietly added a new Sleep Focus Mode shortcut to the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 smartwatches. The tool was spotted by users after the latest stable update, software version 16.28, and confirmed by the brand’s customer support team. It replaces the older Sleep Mode shortcut, which was removed in a November 2025 update.

Garmin offers a paid premium service for its wearables. Many users have strongly criticized this kind of paywall, but it probably won’t go away anytime soon.

Garmin is on the verge of receiving a fresh shot in the arm from Huawei. Arriving later this month, the new smartwatch should deliver an advanced marathon mode experience unlike earlier models. Huawei will sell the Watch GT Runner 2 globally, too.

US pricing information for Samsung's Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro earbuds has leaked online. Simultaneously, the same earbuds have started appearing at other retailers, with one Italy retailer confirming the price of the Galaxy Buds4 Pro in the Eurozone too.

Garmin has finally released its long-awaited next stable update for one of its high-end smartwatches. Available globally, the new firmware differs from a similar update that recently debuted on other smartwatches in key areas. The new update should reach the Tactix 8 as an OTA download.

Fort is said to be the first wearable that can automatically and accurately track strength training, while also supporting cardio workouts as well as sleep and stress tracking. Developed by former Tesla engineers, the wristband promises a battery life of one week.

Early shoots have appeared that Garmin is moving towards releasing a new Fenix smartwatch generation this year. Based on comments from the company's CEO, Garmin's first Fenix 9 smartwatches could debut in the middle of 2026.

An alternative operating system is intended to breathe life into older smartwatches. A new version is now available and adds new features and comes with a mix of major and minor changes.

Garmin has launched a new update for many of its high-end smartwatches. Available globally, the update is the second v26.xx firmware and replaces the company's recent Beta Version 26.02 release for the Fenix 7, Fenix 7 Pro and other smartwatches.

Amazfit smartwatch users can now download a trio of new Mini Apps. This latest drop includes a popular app allowing you to view heart rate data in real time, as well as pool and brain training games. According to the Zepp OS Mini App chart, Remotify remains the most popular app for users of Amazfit’s wearables.

A new Garmin smartwatch update, software version 13.26, is rolling out to some users. It brings new health and workout related features for some long distance drivers. Plus, there are fixes for issues linked to third-party devices, and an issue which could cause these wearables to crash has been resolved.

The Casio Amazon storefront is offering a decent discount on its fitness-focused G-Shock Move DW-H5600-2 watch. The digital watch features solar charging, heart rate tracking, sleep monitoring, and Strava integration. On top of this, it is rated at up to 200 m (20 bar) water resistance.

Apple's AI-powered brooch can be clipped to clothing or worn on a necklace to serve as the eyes and ears of the user's iPhone that will do all the heavy AI processing. Apple is pulling forward all of its AI wearables, like camera-equipped AirPods or elegant smart glasses that will enter production in December.

The new Reebok Rush smartwatch has been listed on the brand’s US website. Arriving as the cheapest model in the range, it shares many similarities with the recently released Reebok Stride watch. These include assisted GPS, support for smart notifications and a Strava integration.

The Reebok Stride smartwatch has been listed on the brand’s official website in the US. This is a cheaper wearable, with features including an AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling and assisted GPS. Plus, there are integrations with third-party apps like Strava, Apple Health and Google Health.  

The Oura Smart Ring could monitor blood pressure around the clock in the future. In a patent, Oura describes a method for combining data from multiple sensors to determine exact blood pressure rather than just the risk of high blood pressure.

These relatively inexpensive but accurate trackers can now be preordered. With multiple units, the gadgets can capture full-body movement and are supposedly able to track relatively subtle motions, including movement of individual body parts.

A new Huawei smartwatch update is on the way to some models. Currently rolling out to users in phases, this HarmonyOS 6 release is said to bring a new voice-to-text messaging feature, as well as a heart disease risk assessment. Plus, the Watch GT 6 and Watch GT 6 Pro get enhanced notification settings.

Amazfit’s new T-Rex Ultra 2 smartwatch has been spotted at a European retailer. This premium wearable has yet to be officially announced by the brand. Its listed features include a titanium casing, sapphire crystal, on-watch route planning and an integrated flashlight. However, its display technology is not what fans were hoping for.

Samsung is set to replace the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro next week during its next Galaxy Unpacked event. In the meantime, a new leak has provided extensive looks at both the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro ahead of their full global debuts.

Pricing for Huawei's next fitness tracker has emerged online. Part of an extensive Band 11 Pro-related leak, affordable pricing has not prevented Huawei from equipping its new wearable with a 2,000-nit AMOLED display and built-in GPS.

The Oppo Watch S is now also available in Europe. The smartwatch has a very bright display, is relatively thin and can supposedly estimate lactate thresholds.

Garmin system software 13.25 is rolling out to users of some of the brand’s smartwatches. This update fixes a problem with the recently added Smart Wake Alarm feature. Plus, this update for the Instinct 3, Instinct E and Instinct Crossover wearables brings an update for translations.

A new smartwatch from Lenovo is now available via import. The F101 doesn't cost much, supports heart rate monitoring and comes with a rotating crown.

Smalth has launched the Titanium Pro in the global market with a slimmer 7.6 mm design, ECG monitoring, and up to 12 days of battery life in light use. The smart ring offers a titanium shell, SpO2 and heart monitoring, and app-based controls. Plus, it carries a 10 ATM water resistance rating.

Garmin is rolling out software version 16.28 to some of its running smartwatches. This stable release brings a range of new features to users, including a battery performance glance and more training plans. Plus, insights have been added to the sleep glance, and there are more alarm sounds to choose from.

Early evidence of a new Huawei fitness tracker has surfaced online. Featuring a redesigned exterior, the Huawei Band 11 Pro will be available in multiple colours and could debut globally before the end of February 2026.

The new version of the Zepp app for Amazfit smartwatches is now available for Android. Version 10.0 was recently added to the Google Play Store. It brings these users a new Badges feature, designed to add another level of motivation to their workouts. Plus, there is a BioCharge related improvement and a range of design changes.

Sony has kicked off 2026 by refreshing one of its popular pairs of over-ear wireless headphones. Arriving without a price increase over its original MSRP, the new model adopts a Sand Pink finish to distinguish itself from Sony's initial releases.

After months of leaks floating around online, Sony has finally launched the WF-1000XM6 earbuds. They are available to order now and come in two color options.

Garmin has pushed a new update, beta version 13.24, to some of its smartwatch users. This release arrives shortly after beta version 13.23. It tackles an issue linked to the Smart Wake alarm feature experienced by some users of the Instinct 3, Instinct E, and Instinct Crossover wearables.

The Garmin beta version 16.28 update has arrived for several smartwatches. It is said to bring new alarm sounds to these wearables and a range of bug fixes. Plus, users of the Venu X1, Venu 4 and vivoactive 6 can now delay smart notifications until after an activity has ended.

According to a new report, Xiaomi is preparing to release another Wear OS smartwatch globally. The first since the Watch 2 Pro, pricing for the global version of the Xiaomi Watch 5 has leaked, too.

The first sighting of a new smartwatch range by Polar has emerged online. Called the Polar Street X, the unreleased wearable has already been pictured by the FCC in an unusually detailed leak.