Wearable

According to a new report, Garmin intends to offer the Fenix 8 series in multiple model derivations. Supposedly arriving tomorrow, the Fenix 8 series will be available in 43 mm, 47 mm and 51 mm sizes, unless one opts for the Fenix 8 Solar Sapphire GPS with solar charging and Memory in Pixel (MIP) displays.

A near-full spec sheet for one of Garmin's next smartwatches has surfaced online. Reportedly arriving tomorrow, the Garmin Enduro 3 is rumoured to cost $899.99 with a 51 mm case size and up to 90 days of battery life.

Movano is relaunching the Evie smart ring this September. The product started to ship to customers in January but was quickly pulled due to customer complaints and stock issues. The company says it has worked to improve the wearable's hardware and will provide new and improved features with the refreshed model.

Garmin has announced a product launch event on social media, where the Fenix 8 smartwatches are expected to be officially unveiled. In the posts, the company shared a teaser video, suggesting the products will help you track a wide range of activities, alongside a link to the virtual session.

Paralyzed Ivan Vargas has become the first person on East Coast to receive the $91,032 Ekso Indego Personal exoskeleton under a revised Medicare 2024 ruling. Medicare now classifies exoskeletons in the braces category, allowing these devices to be prescribed to qualifying patients for home use.

More details of the new Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatch have emerged. Various rumors about the battery life, display size and type of the upcoming wearable appear to have been confirmed. Plus, there is new information on solar charging technology, sensor protection and diving features.

The first footage showing retail Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatches has started appearing online. Not only do the leaks show Garmin's new smartwatches in multiple finishes, but they also confirm various hardware upgrades in the process.

New information about the features that may grace the Garmin Fenix 8 series has emerged online. Likely appearing only a day or so before the official launch event, the leak suggests that Garmin will offer the Fenix 8 series with new connectivity options missing from its flagship smartwatches until now.

According to recent reports, Garmin could be just days away from releasing new Fenix smartwatches. In the meantime, a renowned leaker has provided insights into the battery life of multiple Fenix 8 models while also sharing new information about the display panels with which they will be available.

Re-Time Pty Ltd has launched its Kickstarter campaign for the Retimer 3 light therapy wearable to improve sleep quality, reduce stress, and improve productivity by adjusting one’s circadian rhythm. The use of blue-green light shined into the eyes help trigger cells that regulate the body and sleep cycles for better health.

According to a teaser video on social media, the Suunto Race S Titanium smartwatch will launch this August. The new wearable is expected to be lighter than the original Race S which launched globally in June. Plus, rumors suggest there could be some upgrades for this latest smartwatch.

A popular retailer in the US has leaked the pricing for the new Garmin Fenix 8, Fenix E, and Enduro 3 smartwatches. This information appears to align with rumored pricing for other European countries. However, why the Fenix E will be cheaper than the Fenix 8 remains unclear.

Three upcoming Garmin smartwatches, the Fenix 8, Fenix E and Enduro 3, could launch in August. The rumors were started when two conversations with Best Buy representatives appeared online. These chats have also hinted at various features of each model.

Xiaomi has announced its intentions to release a new budget-orientated smartwatch. Launching with a design that clearly takes inspiration from some of the most popular smartwatches around, Xiaomi's latest effort is also said to offer over two weeks of battery life while also supporting Amazon Alexa voice commands, among other features.

According to new rumours, Garmin could be planning to equip its upcoming Fenix 8 smartwatches with larger displays than their Fenix 7 predecessors. Achieved through a more modern-looking design, the larger displays are also expected to move away from MIP displays to AMOLED equivalents.

Seemingly, Garmin could be as little as two weeks away from officially unveiling the Fenix E, a cheaper alternative to the Fenix 8. Purportedly, the Fenix E could be the only new Fenix smartwatch to be released with Memory-in-Pixel (MIP) displays, which should help suppress launch prices.

The launch of new Fenix smartwatches is fast approaching. While Garmin has not officially revealed anything yet, a regional website has outlined not only the launch date for the Fenix 8 series, but also that it will be available in three sizes.

Like phones, the batteries inside the wearables, such as smart rings, degrade over time. However, as a recent teardown has revealed, the battery of the Samsung Galaxy Ring can't be replaced without destroying it, which means the wearable can't be repaired.

Festool will launch the ExoActive EXO 18 HPC 4,0 I-Plus exoskeleton for construction-related tradespeople in America on September 12, 2024. The exoskeleton provides the operators with extra arm support when working on tasks in front or above them, reducing muscle load by up to 30%. The system provides each arm with approximately 11 pounds of powered support.

Pico has officially unveiled the Pico 4 Ultra, a successor to the ageing Pico 4. Launching with a slew of upgrades over Pico's existing VR headset, the Pico 4 Ultra sets its sights firmly on the Meta Quest 3 with hardware like a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR Gen 2 chipset and displays that deliver a 105° field of view (FoV) with 20.6 pixels per degree (PPD).

The Google Pixel Watch 3 launched with some upgrades over the predecessor, but just like the previous smartwatch, the new wearable can't be repaired. It can only be replaced, which is bad news for those who want to use it for a couple of years.

With their AirPod-like stems, OnePlus' new Buds Pro 3 look a lot like their predecessors; however, the newer models are rated for as much as "twice the background voice suppression" in comparison thanks to their updated, real-time adaptive ANC. They also come in a new case touted to have the edge in terms of ergonomics and durability - not to mention support for wireless charging.

Apple has just released watchOS 10.6.1 and tvOS 17.6.1. This means that a new update for Apple's smartwatches (from Apple Watch 4 onwards) and for Apple TV is now available for download.

Garmin has not officially commented on releasing new Enduro or Fenix smartwatches yet. Various leaks have outed the smartwatches as the Enduro 3, Fenix E and Fenix 8 though, which are now tipped to launch before next month's IFA 2024 tech event.

The successor to the Huawei Watch D with blood pressure measuring feature will reportedly launch on September 24. This info comes from the same Weibo tipster who previously shared a National Medical Products Administration database screenshot that's possibly linked to the new smartwatch.

The Forerunner 965 is now being offered a new update through Garmin's Beta Program. Rolling out as Beta Version 20.23, the update is the third v20.xx released so far for Garmin's premier Forerunner smartwatch.

A new update has landed for one of Garmin's former flagship smartwatches. Reportedly bringing 18 changes to the device, Beta Version 20.23 is available to download worldwide as an over-the-air (OTA) update.

Garmin has offered a new update to one of its older Forerunner smartwatches. Available to download now, the update brings nearly two dozen changes to the device, albeit only on Garmin's Beta Program for now.

The Rollme Watch X is the latest smartwatch from the brand. This cheaper wearable has a 2.06-inch display with a slimmer profile. Features are said to include various health tracking tools, local music playback and Bluetooth calling when linked to a compatible smartphone.

There will be no new Fitbit smartwatches in the near future, according to a recent interview with Google. A product management lead at Google explained how the company had reached this decision. It was also confirmed that Google would focus on other wearables, such as the Pixel Watch.

Garmin has issued yet another confusing update for one of its popular flagship smartwatches. Rolling out to its Beta Program, the update claims to resolve issues that could cause device shutdowns, among other changes.

Garmin has delivered another new update for one of its popular mid-range Forerunner smartwatches. Supposedly, the new update makes almost two-dozen changes to the Forerunner 265, albeit only for smartwatches enrolled on its Beta Program for now.

Garmin has rolled out a new update to the Forerunner 165, its most recent Forerunner smartwatch. Distributed as Beta Version 20.23, the update is said to resolve bugs that could cause issues during activities and on the notification glance screen, among other improvements.

The Amazfit GTR 4, GTS 4, Balance and Active smartwatches are receiving Zepp Flow updates. Zepp Flow Version 1.5.3 for the GTR 4 and GTS 4 requires ZeppOS 3.5 and brings support for phone calls and notification replies. Zepp Flow Version 1.5.2 is rolling out to the Balance and Active wearables with a smaller changelog.

A new Huawei blood pressure measuring device seems to have gained medical certification in China. The smartwatch is expected to be a successor to the Watch D, launched in 2021. Plus, an entry in the IMDA database with the same model numbers reveals other features of the wearable.

Xiaomi has officially launched the Smart Band 9, which is now selling in worldwide markets. While the wearable resembles the older Smart Band 8, there are several upgrades. These are said to include a brighter AMOLED, more accurate heart rate measurements and a longer battery life.

The design of the Garmin Fenix 8 Solar Edition has been leaked. The images show three versions of the smartwatch, with two sizes, three colorways and various materials. Plus, the pictures reveal several features of the upcoming wearable, like the latest heart rate sensor.

A reliable source has leaked images of the Garmin Fenix E smartwatch. Not only do the pictures reveal the wearable’s design, but they also indicate several features. On top of this, another difference between the Fenix E and the upcoming Fenix 8 smartwatch is shown, which could be factored into the price.

The Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatch has appeared in listings at a French retailer. Two pages have been found for the 47mm and 51mm versions of the wearable, which are expected to launch soon. The source leaks new pricing information and hints at several features of the watches.

The Enduro 3, a new smartwatch from Garmin, has appeared in leaked images. While the design seems similar to the older Enduro 2 wearable, the pictures reveal one key upgrade for the latest version. This Enduro watch is expected to launch with the Fenix 8 and Fenix E models shortly.

A UK Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for the upcoming Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatch has surfaced. The document is the first official confirmation from the brand of the wearable's existence. Various features of the watch are confirmed in the DoC, including an AMOLED display.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is getting another update which is said to be rolling out to users worldwide. As with the previous release, the changelog indicates that the software enhances the stability of the smartwatch's battery and charging process. The update follows reports from users of poor battery performance.

Amazfit appears to be rolling out a new update, with version number 6.1.2.1, to one of its smartwatches. The release brings updates for Zepp Coach and support for Bluetooth accessories. Plus, you can now download a mini app for heart rate variability (HRV) measurements.

The Huawei Watch GT Ultimate, a new smartwatch from the brand, has been spotted in a database. Little information about the wearable, including its launch date, is known at the time of writing. However, the model could be similar to the premium Watch Ultimate, which offers various GPS, diving and health-tracking features.

Google has now is taking pre-orders for the Pixel Watch 3, a successor to last year's Pixel Watch 2 that comes in 41 mm and 45 mm sizes. Available with various upgrades over the Pixel Watch 2, the Pixel Watch 3 also comes with two years of free cellular data in the US as a launch bonus.

What could be the first sighting of a new Amazfit smartwatch has appeared online. Allegedly sporting a raft of upgrades, the new GTS 4 Mini also resembles the existing GTS 3, which is now several years old.

RayNeo has announced the RayNeo Air 2s AR/XR glasses with a virtual 201-inch OLED display and quad-speaker sound. The lightweight glasses connect to phones, tablets, game consoles, and PCs to display games, media, and online content.

Motorola has presented a new smartwatch under its Moto Watch series. Following in the footsteps of the Moto Watch 40, Moto Watch 70, Moto Watch 100 and Moto Watch 200, the Moto Watch 120 features hardware like an AMOLED display and a 300 mAh battery that should deliver up to 10 days of battery life between charges.

Xiaomi has now confirmed the global release date for its latest fitness tracker. While the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 has reached Europe for under €50, Xiaomi is still offering various launch discounts and offers, including an initial €5 saving.