Wearable

A reliable leaker has unveiled the launch window for the OnePlus Watch 2. The same leaker has reiterated that the OnePlus Watch 2 will be the company's first running Wear OS, unlike the current OnePlus Watch.

Sensiband has launched the Metal Allergy Test wearable to replace complex skin tests and expensive blood tests, reducing metal implant rejections and skin contact allergies.

Samsung plans to enter the smart ring market soon with its first-ever offering, the Galaxy Ring. Unfortunately, the company didn't reveal any details about it, but could do so at the next Unpacked event.

DJI has kicked off 2024 with the Mic 2, a new microphone transmitter and receiver kit that replaces the ageing DJI Mic. The DJI Mic 2 is already orderable globally and contains various improvements over DJI's outgoing model.

Garmin is now rolling out a new beta update for various current high-end smartwatches. Available as Beta Version 16.11, the update introduces nearly a dozen bug fixes and improvements. However, it also disables ECG functionality for any compatible smartwatch running beta builds.

DJI is kicking off 2024 with a new compact device. While the company has only confirmed a launch date for its 'pocket-sized' product, various leakers have revealed key specifications and official product images.

Apple's latest Watches are thought to be on the brink of losing a common wearable feature over its maker's ongoing legal battle with another company. The 2023 devices might have their blood oxygen (SpO2) measurement feature disabled in response to a court order that affects the smartwatches' availability in the United States.

According to the latest rumours, the Oppo Watch 4 will have a round OLED display. Other allegedly leaked details indicate dual chipsets and various health-tracking features, including more advanced sensors. Plus, a source has suggested there will be three color options to choose from at launch.

Tack One has unveiled the Tack GPS Plus location tracker. This latest model transmits location information continuously over LTE-M networks worldwide to track people and objects worldwide. The Tack GPS Plus adds Indoor Elevation Finder to locate lost people inside multi-story buildings quickly.

The BlitzWolf BW-HL5 is a new smartwatch with a large display and, according to the manufacturer, a huge range of functions. It is even said to be able to measure blood sugar levels and blood pressure - that simply sounds too good and makes one skeptical.

Xiaomi has finally released the Redmi Buds 5 outside China. For under €40 in the Eurozone, the earbuds come in three colour options with ANC, Bluetooth Multipoint connectivity and titanium drivers, plus up to 8 hours of battery life with ANC enabled.

Xiaomi is now selling the Redmi Watch 4 globally, which has launched alongside the Redmi Buds 5, Redmi Buds 5 Pro and the Redmi Note 13 series. Available for under €100, the smartwatch sports a metal housing, an AMOLED display and up to 20 days of battery life from its 470 mAh battery.

The Garmin Public Beta 9.15 update is now rolling out to one of the brand’s latest models. The software includes two new tools and various bug fixes for the wearable, including one intended to resolve a battery drain problem. However, a user has reported further battery life issues post-update.

Oukitel is now selling its BT50 rugged smartwatch globally. The cheaper model has features including Bluetooth calling, smart notifications from your phone and tracking of health metrics like your heart rate and SpO2 level. The military-style wearable is also said to last up to 15 days with typical use.

Xiaomi is launching a new smartwatch onto the market, namely a limited special edition that is intended to go hand-in-hand with the manufacturer's upcoming electric car. The watch also has cellular capabilities and supports the use of an eSIM.

EMEET claims to have thrown every quality-of-life tweak possible into its new pair of audio peripherals. The Airflow buds even have their own detachable boom mic for the OEM's VoiceCore dual channel noise cancellation for calls, not to mention UV santization built into a charging case that is also backed to confer prolonged battery life on the new open-ear buds.

Various marketing images for Bose's next pair of high-end earbuds have surfaced online. Sporting a design unlike the company's current earbuds, the Open Ear Clips TWS will rival the likes of the Huawei FreeClip and Sony LinkBuds when they arrive later this year.

The launch of the Apple Vision Pro is imminent and Apple’s hype machine is getting into full swing. Unlike many previous Apple product launches, the Vision Pro is no “sure thing” as it enters a segment that, despite potential, has never really taken off with consumers. And that’s before we get to its $3,500 starting price.

Garmin has started updating two of its recent smartwatches to Beta 9.15, a build that resolves outstanding bugs and adds two new features including a jump rope activity. Beta 9.15 should be available to download as an over-the-air (OTA) update.

Hohem's prominence in the smartphone/camera gimbal game has made its announcement of the Mic-01 wireless lavalier mic as its latest products all the more surprising. Nevertheless, the OEM asserts that the accessory will "elevate" any creator's audio with based on "advanced" DSP technology, "stable" transmission over nearly 700 feet and up to 20 hours of battery life.

Garmin is rolling out a new update to various smartwatches, including the Fenix 6. Available through its Beta Program for now, Beta Version 26.86 addresses several outstanding bugs, including one related to monitoring lap cadence while swimming.

Honor has refreshed the Watch 4 Pro, three months after it first introduced its high-end smartwatch. Complimenting the launches of the Magic6, Magic6 Pro and the Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design, the new Watch 4 Pro variants expand Honor's offering to five colours, all with stainless steel housings.

At CES 2024, Movano's Evie smart ring was proudly on display. Although yet to receive regulatory clearance, the Evie Ring has reportedly exceeded FDA standards and will ship this month with full features. The only caveat is that Android users wouldn't be able to use it, at least for now.

Vuzix has debuted the ultralight Z100 smart glasses for enterprise customers. These are designed for corporate developers to create custom applications for their businesses to optimize staff workflow with information, AI-assistance, work progress, and more.

Shiftall has announced three virtual reality products at CES 2024 - the MeganeX superlight, a 5.2K OLED VR headset, the HaritoraX Wireless R 6-point body tracker, and the mutalk 2 soundproof communications mask that prevents voice leakage.

Amazfit's probably final round of 2024 New Year's deals are exclusive to one online retail platform, and offer a chance to grab the distinctively flat-faced Limited Edition of the GTR 3 Pro smartwatch for a limited time. The discount requires a specific code, as does that for the OEM's ANC-enabled PowerBuds Pro.

Hollyland claims to have packed all the tech for a "top level consumer-grade" lavalier- or lapel-style microphone into an "all-in-one button" with its latest Lark-series release. The M2 is rated to eliminate unwanted background noise with environmental noise cancellation (ENC) to product "accurate" recordings in "studio-grade" quality. Hollyland also claims that its receiver can pick up from a "remarkable" distance away or right through obstacles like the user's body.

Abbott is now selling its Lingo continuous glucose monitor in the UK. The gadget has been designed to help users track glucose spikes or dips and provide personalized recommendations to reduce them. Each biosensor can be worn for up to two weeks, with insight provided in an accompanying app.

The Amazfit Helio Ring has been unveiled at CES 2024. The new wearable can track your workout performance and health metrics thanks to various sensors. Plus, the collated data and AI insights, including tips for better sleep and forecast race performance, are provided in the Zepp app.

Garmin has pushed the first v16.xx update to the Fenix 7 series and its counterpart. Rolling out as Beta Version 16.10, the new update contains almost 25 improvements, plus new firmware updates for GPS, Wireless and Sensor Hub software, along with fresh Audio Prompt files.

Xiaomi has issued a new update for the Smart Band 8, one of its current smartwatches. The update brings various new features and improvements to the Xiaomi Smart Band 8, as well as various bug fixes.

Hypershell has announced the GoX, ProX, and CarbonX Exoskeletons enabling outdoor enthusiasts and mountain hikers to move faster with less fatigue while carrying heavier packs. These lightweight exoskeletons incorporate AI software to dynamically adjust boost according to changing terrain.

Garmin has brought out its first new set of smartwatches for 2024. Available to order now across multiple markets, the new models come in six styles with silicone, fabric and leather watch band options.

The Purfree Lite Open-Ear Headphones are Haylou's latest foray into bone-conduction audio, and are now available to buy from online stores - for a limited-time discount, in some cases. They are thus touted as a premium take on their form-factor at a particularly affordable price, with a three-stage flexible titanium wrap-around wire to keep them in place, large drivers and IP55 ingress protection.

XREAL asserts that it is ready for Apple's Vision Pro with the Air 2 Ultra, which upgrade to tracking in six degree of freedom (6DoF) and a field of view (FOV) that might beat that of its Cupertino-born rival. The glasses also boast high-refresh-rate displays from Sony in a titanium-enhanced form-factor that the OEM touts as both style- and development-friendly.

The Garmin HRM-Fit has officially launched in countries around the world. The new gadget has been designed for sports bra wearers, providing a more comfortable fit than other models. The device can track your heart rate, running dynamics, step count, and calorie burn.

Sony has revealed an XR head-mounted display with controllers for “spatial content creation” at CES 2024. It is currently in the preview phase, so it doesn’t have a formal name like the Apple Vision Pro. But Sony confirmed that the PSVR2-like XR headset will be available later in 2024.

Lenovo has decided to include the Yoga True Wireless Stereo Earbuds in its CES 2024 showcase. Built around 12.2 mm drivers, the Lenovo Yoga True Wireless Stereo Earbuds will be available in late spring at the earliest for a modest starting price.

HP present the new Poly Voyager Free 20 earbuds as part of its CES 2024 peripherals showcase. They feature hybrid adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC) alongside the brand's "legendary" smart voice-boosting and noise-reduction technology for calls. The Free 20s are also backed to deliver "all-day" battery life and conferencing app compatibility.

CMF has launched a new Striking Silver Edition of the Nothing Watch Pro. The latest colorway has similar features to its predecessors, with support for Bluetooth calling and built-in GPS. The gadget is currently on sale in a limited number of countries, with the company announcing a wider rollout of the wearable at retailers worldwide.

The Garmin Beta Update Version 18.12 is rolling out to Forerunner 255, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965 smartwatches. The update surfaced a few days ago, with Garmin only recently confirming the complete list of changes included with the software. There are several new features like Sleep Coach glance, Jump Rope and Lap Undo.

3M has launched the PELTOR WS ALERT XPV solar-charged, communications headset. This protective headset uses Exeger Powerfoyle solar cells to continuously charge the internal lithium battery in lit conditions indoors and outdoors to eliminate charging downtime.

XREAL (formerly Nreal) has declared itself "the largest player in the augmented reality (AR) industry", having captured just over half of that market according to its latest sales report. The brand also claims to have shipped over 300,000 units of its Air-brand glasses to date, a new generation of which might be unveiled during CES 2024.

The Amazfit Cheetah Pro smartwatch is receiving new software. The latest update brings a range of new features, including route tracking in winter sports and running performance data. Plus, the company has hinted at a similar update in the near future for other wearables in its range.

In 2023, most Strava registered runners were still using the Garmin Forerunner 235, first released in October 2015. A majority of cyclists were using the Garmin Edge 530.

The Amazfit T-Rex Ultra and Falcon smartwatches are receiving a new update. The latest software brings a range of features to the wearables, like new ball workouts, AI running plans and real-time performance data at a glance. The update also optimizes Strength training tracking and personal best records.

Casio has launched the RANGEMAN series, a new series of solar-powered, smartwatches that combine the toughness of a G-SHOCK with the benefits of a health tracker. The shock and drop proof body protects the watch while the GPS keeps adventurers on track through wet and muddy treks.

The Garmin Sleep Coach has arrived on some Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965 smartwatches via an unannounced Beta update. Software version 18.12 was spotted by several users, with Garmin yet to release a full changelog. Alongside Sleep Coach, there have been suggestions of tweaks to widgets and a missing hiking feature after the update.

The Rogbid Tank G1 is a new and affordable smartwatch on the market for less than $50. It comes with the usual health features as well as GPS, compass and altimeter, and is also waterproof according to IP68 standards.