Wearable

Garmin has brought another set of bug fixes to popular recent flagship smartawtches. Rolling out as Beta Version 26.95 on its Beta Program, the new update resolves a few outstanding issues ahead of an impending new stable update.

Anker has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its new Soundcore Sleep A20 Bluetooth Earbuds at Kickstarter. At the time of writing, the project had raised over $500,000, with early customers offered a price lower than the RRP. Features include sleep insights in the accompanying app and a longer battery life than the older A10 model.

Motorola has presented two new sets of earbuds that it has offered up as the Moto Buds and Moto Buds Plus. Available for €59 and €149, the pair offer ANC, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity but differ in their drivers and battery life.

Why choose between QLED and micro-OLED displays when you can have either - or even both? That new feature debuts in the new Super version of Pimax' Crystal virtual reality (VR) headset. It can support a resolution of up to 4K at 90Hz, has a "massive" field of view (FOV) and has integrated audio. It debuts alongside its new Light sibling for potentially high-res, lightweight PCVR experiences on more of a budget.

Black Shark is now selling its new smart ring in China. The wearable can track health metrics and remotely control some functions of your smartphone using various gestures on the ring. Plus, the company says that the ring has an up to 180-day battery life.

Kickstarter has suspended the Ringo smart ring crowdfunding campaign. A couple of days before the campaign was due to end, Kickstarter emailed backers to reassure them that pledges had been cancelled. In the statement, the company also hinted at why it had taken this action.

The Garmin System Software 15.08 is rolling out to several smartwatches. Previously seen as a beta update, the release brings a wide range of bug fixes to the wearables, tackling issues with workouts and battery estimates. Plus, the latest update brings new GPS firmware to some models.

As per a new patent filing, Apple may soon implement a drowning detection feature in the next iteration of the Apple Watch. The system, dubbed a digital pool assistant, detects irregular limb movement and heart-rate and blood oxygen readings to ascertain if the wearer is in distress, and sends out a signal to nearby devices to alert others of an emergency.

The Fitbit app is being updated with a new design for the Sleep section. According to the company, the layout has been simplified, there are additional insights on the Sleep timeline, and you can view trends over various periods. This is a phased rollout, with some users reporting receiving the update.

Sony has now released a new pair of over-ear wireless headphones after a spate of leaks. Surprisingly, the headphones have arrived as the Sony ULT Wear, contrary to expectations that they would be sold as the WH-ULT900N. Nonetheless, the new headphones offer plenty of features, given their mid-range price tag.

Garmin has released its second software update for its latest smartwatch. Arriving on its Beta Program, the update brings the smartwatch onto par with many other recent models through support for the Garmin Messenger app and improvements to heart rate data gathering, among other changes.

Garmin has revealed a new beta update for one of its mid-range smartwatches. Version 19.09 brings a range of features and bug fixes to the wearable, including a tool for improved heart rate data accuracy. Plus, users have posted in the forum sharing features that are not listed in the change log.

The Garmin Public Beta Version 19.09 update has been announced for some of Garmin’s smartwatches. The software brings new tools relating to Jet Lag, Garmin Messenger and heart rate. Plus, a range of bug fixes tackle issues with music playback, notifications, and activity profiles.

A current generation Garmin smartwatch is eligible for a new update. Rolling out now, the software update features numerous changes like a new Jet Lag Adviser glance, plus various heart rate data refinements.

Garmin has revealed a new update for one of its older high-end smartwatches. The new update arrives as Beta Version 19.09, the first 19.xx build of any kind for the device. Accordingly, the new software contains multiple changes from v18.22, including but not limited to adding support for the Garmin Messenger app.

Polar has announced a hotly anticipated firmware update for the new Grit X2 Pro smartwatch. Customers who had pre-ordered the wearable had been told that the device would not ship until this software was ready. Now, it appears that Polar has begun to send out the Grit X2 Pro, with the update adding various features and improvements to the wearable.

The next Apple Watch could use an LTPO display (according to rumors) for its entire screen, which would bring several benefits. The use of an LTPO display would likely see an increase in battery life, which has long been a weak point for the Apple Watch.

Firmware 2.0.19 is rolling out to a Polar smartwatch released last year. The update brings a range of new features, which arrived with the Grit X2 Pro, to the wearable. These include new training metrics, improved navigation and more accurate heart rate measurements.

Kuura touts its first-gen Ring as "The Future of Fitness" thanks to its ability to deliver advanced health-tracking features while helping the user enhance their work-outs over time. The Ring is slated to debut via a crowdfunding page later in April 2024, whereupon it will be offered to early adopters for under $100.

Sennheiser's latest audio devices for active users are touted to double as fitness trackers as well, thanks to the ability to sense the user's body temperature as well as their heart-rate. The Momentum Sport Earbuds are also touted to unlock the ability to "hear more than music" with a custom 'sports EQ' and adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC).

Google has brought various changes to the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 with its latest round of updates. Rolling out as TWD9.240405.001, the update adds a new feature called 'Vibration Watch', among other refinements.

Nothing is preparing to release new earbuds later this month. In the meantime, a detailed leaked has outlined not only the design of the Nothing Ear (a) and Nothing Ear but also their specifications and launch pricing.

The Huawei Watch 4 Pro Space Exploration smartwatch has been officially announced in China following recent leaks. The model has a red, black and dark gray design with various premium materials. Plus, the wearable has several feature upgrades compared to the original version of the watch.

Sony has now confirmed the date of its next hardware launch event. Due later this week, the event will showcase the Sony WH-ULT900N, a new pair of over-ear headphones that will succeed the WH-XB910N. Sony has implied that it could have multiple products up its sleeve too though.

GamerTech has unveiled the heated Magma Glove for avid video gamers to optimize their hand performance. Studies have shown that gaming in environments that is too cold or too hot can result in poor hand performance and gaming scores. The glove utilizes thin film heaters to maintain optimal esports performance.

Nothing has revealed that it will unveil the "ultimate iteration" of its audio product line later in April 2024. The wearables in question are still well under wraps; however, their updated and streamlined branding scheme is not. Accordingly, they are to be unleashed as the standard and (a) variants of the inaugural Nothing Ear at the upcoming event.

Kospet has launched the iHeal Ring 3, a new smart ring that tracks a range of health features such as heart rate, SpO2 and sleep at a reasonable price.

Garmin has announced a new update for a slew of current flagship smartwatches. Rolling out on the company's Beta Program as Beta Version 17.12, the new update focuses on resolving bug fixes that were present in the older Beta Version 17.10, which contained dozens of bug fixes and new features itself.

A new Garmin beta update, version 15.08, has been pushed OTA to some smartwatches. The software contains a bug fix for a battery drain issue, which many users had reported after installing beta version 15.06. Since announcing the release, the company has confirmed that the rollout is 100% complete.

CheckMag The Galaxy Fit 3 won't be officially available in multiple key markets, and Samsung may be leaving money on the table, particularly in the US, with this poor decision.

The Amazfit Cheetah Pro Kelvin Kiptum Commemorative Edition smartwatch has been announced. Proceeds from the sale of the limited edition wearable will be donated to the Kelvin Kiptum Foundation, alongside a further donation from Amazfit. The wearable’s design references the Kenyan flag and features the athlete’s signature.

Mobvoi is rolling out new software, bringing Wear OS 3 to the TicWatch Pro 3 LTE and TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra LTE smartwatches. Some users tested the update earlier this year, and it follows the release of Wear OS 3 software to other Mobvoi wearables. The company has provided a guide instructing customers how to install the update.

In a recent email to developers, Meta has given details about how the support for the original Quest VR headset will be cut off. The email also outlines information about the future of the headset.

Hungarian researchers have demonstrated the Lifeward ReStore Exo-Suit exoskeleton to improve stroke patients walking ability better than traditional rehabilitation. Traditional rehabilitation cannot stabilize and move the foot properly, so patients often continue having poor gait.

Huawei looks set to release a new special edition version of its Watch 4 Pro smartwatch in China. Rumors suggest that a Space Exploration Edition of the wearable is on the way offering a new red and metallic gray design. Leaked images provide some details about the watch, which is expected to have similar features to the standard model.

Garmin has begun rolling out a new feature to many of its current-generation smartwatches. Distributed through Garmin Connect rather than a firmware update, the new feature is related to tracking energy and recovery levels.

Mobvoi is rolling out updates for the TicWatch E3, TicWatch Pro 3 GPS and TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS smartwatches. Two software versions are being released in phases, bringing various bug fixes and optimizations to the wearables. Plus, the release sees the return of a popular feature which had been removed.

The new Rogbid R2 smart ring can now be pre-ordered globally via Banggood. According to the product listing, you can use the wearable to track health metrics like heart rate and SpO2 level. Other alleged features include exercise, step count and calorie intake tracking, with data viewed in an accompanying app.

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Fit3 in the Republic of Korea, though it is already on sale in various countries worldwide. Compared to its predecessor, the Fit2, the new model has a 45% larger AMOLED display and new features like Fall Detection. Plus, you can use the wearable to track your exercise and wellness.

HarmonyOS 4 has arrived for a high-end Huawei smartwatch in a new update rolling out in China. The software brings a wide range of new features to the wearables, including vitality rings and an interface designed for multi-tasking. The release also provides improvements for the display layout and app animations.

Orange Pi has teased a new smartwatch that can supposedly measure various vitals with particular precision. This would be a real breakthrough if such claims are true.

Samsung is offering new watch faces for its own smartwatches, which were developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency and enable the display of real-time data from the solar system.

The first ever cellular voice call was made in 1973 using a Motorola phone; now, in 2024, the brand has gotten some of its best deals together to commemorate this event with a new sale. It features the latest devices from the cutting-edge Razr foldable line-up, as well as their conventional counterpart the Edge+ 2023. Some phones come with money off their usual RRPs, while others are offered with a free tablet or wireless earbuds.

Garmin has swiftly moved onto offering a new update for many of its latest high-end smartwatches. Available to download now as Beta 17.10, the new firmware makes over 20 changes including the ability to find a lost phone with GPS during an activity.

Garmin is rolling out a new beta update, version 10.08, to a popular smartwatch. The software brings two features to the wearables, one of which is designed to improve the accuracy of heart rate data. This is the first release in the beta 10.xx testing cycle, following the announcement of a significant public update for the watch.

The Garmin Venu 3 and Venu 3s smartwatches are receiving a new beta update, version 10.08. The software marks the start of a new testing phase, bringing two features to eligible wearables. These tools are designed to optimize activity heart rate data and can help you find a lost device.

Nothing's latest teaser video clip might be its most cryptic yet; however, it might be taken to mean that the brand is nearly ready to launch its third-generation flagship TWS peripherals. The Ear (3)s would succeed earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC), splash-proofing and a unique transparent design.

A renowned leaker has detailed a new pair of Sony over-ear wireless headphones, which are set to launch as WH-XB910N successors. Allegedly called the WH-ULT900N, the headphones are rumoured to offer an impressive feature set, given its launch pricing.

The Garmin March 2024 smartwatch feature update is here. The company announced it would roll out five new features, including a sleep coach, to many of its wearables in the next few weeks. The software is available for models like the Fenix 7, Forerunner 255 and vivoactive 5.