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OPPO's Reno7 series has arrived in India with a change of chipset for one variant

The Reno7 and 7 Pro has launched in the Indian market, having only been available in China prior to this. The series is still touted as the "Portrait Experts" in its new region. Then again, the vanilla 7 is not exactly the same ph...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Feb 2022 18:11

The KnowU non-invasive glucose monitor relies on limited-time radio frequency exposure to take measurements. (Image source: Know Labs - edited)

US$200 gift card for KnowU Bio-RFID non-invasive glucose monitoring device study participants as internal clinical trial enrolment opens

Know Labs has issued a press release to announce IRB approval for internal clinical trials for its KnowU Bio-RFID non-invasive blood sugar monitor. The company is now looking for eligible participants to test a prototype version o...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Feb 2022 23:04

The Redmi Smart Band Pro will launch outside China on February 9. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Smart Band Pro to launch alongside the Redmi Note 11S next week in India

Xiaomi has confirmed the impending arrival of the Redmi Smart Band Pro in India. Already available in China, the Redmi Smart Band Pro will launch in India during the Redmi Note 11S' event on February 9. The Redmi Smart Band Pro co...

Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2022 13:17

The Watch Free is coming to India. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO will launch the Watch Free and more along with the Reno7 series in India

OPPO has announced that it will introduce the Watch Free, one of its latest fitness trackers, to the Indian market soon. It will debut when the Reno7 series does in early February 2022. They will be joined by the Enco M32 wireless...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Feb 2022 22:29

The Realme Watch S100 could be the global version of the Watch T1, pictured. (Image source: Realme)

Realme Watch S100 to launch later this month in India

According to reports, Realme is preparing to launch the Watch T1 globally as the Watch S100. Due to arrive in India first, the Watch S100 should be available in at least two colours. Realme may host a Watch S100 launch event later...

Alex Alderson, 02 Feb 2022 16:21

The Pebble Pace Pro is available in four colours. (Image source: Pebble)

Pebble Pace Pro: New smartwatch launches with a 1.7-inch display and IP68 certification at a budget price

The Pebble Pace Pro is a new smartwatch with a large display and IP68 certification. Supposedly, the smartwatch comes with comparatively accurate sensors too, at least for its price. Also, the Pebble Pace Pro should last up to 15 ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Feb 2022 13:07

The DIZO Watch S should arrive next month, DIZO Watch R pictured. (Image source: DIZO)

Realme DIZO Watch S: Another cheap smartwatch with an AMOLED display from Realme sub-brand to launch in a few weeks

According to reports, DIZO is planning to release another smartwatch in a few weeks. Following on from the DIZO Watch R, the Realme sub-brand will announce the DIZO Watch S, which will also have an AMOLED display.

Alex Alderson, 02 Feb 2022 12:15

The Realme 9 Pro+ is slated to launch with its own heart-rate sensor

Many consumers pair their smartphones with wearables capable of showing their heart rate these days. However, according to Realme, those accessories will not be necessary with its upcoming 9 Pro+. It will have a new kind of finger...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Feb 2022 19:10

PolyPhotonix plans to make future iterations of the Noctura 400 smaller in size. (Image source: PolyPhotonix)

Noctura 400 non-invasive OLED diabetic eye disease treatment attracts US$10 million investment ahead of FDA clinical trial

The company behind the Noctura 400 sleep mask for treating diabetic eye disease (DED), PolyPhotonix, has secured a vital US$10 million investment as support during FDA clinical trials. The Noctura 400 uses OLEDs fitted inside a po...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jan 2022 22:48

The Watch GT Runner as seen in its two colours. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT Runner launches in Europe with up to 14 days of battery life and reverse wireless charging support

Huawei has revealed the Watch GT Runner in Europe, a 46 mm smartwatch with up to 14 days of battery life. The Watch GT Runner comes with numerous health tracking and exercise features, plus wireless charging support. Unusually, th...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jan 2022 11:00

Mobvoi introduces its latest wearables as the Earbuds ANC

Mobvoi invites its fans to turn down their distractions and turn up the fun via a pair of TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC) and a succinct new name to match. They are rated for IP5X ingress-protection, "all-day" com...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jan 2022 23:29

The Garmin Forerunner 945 will soon be replaced by the Forerunner 955. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin's website leaks the Forerunner 955 smartwatch with an LTE modem

Garmin's website has already listed the Forerunner 955 LTE, a smartwatch that also has GPS connectivity. The Forerunner 955 should cost as much as the fēnix 7 and fēnix 7S, at least in its LTE form. The Forerunner 955 is one of ma...

Alex Alderson, 25 Jan 2022 20:25

These four apps will change the way you use your Apple Watch (Image sources: Apple App Store/Edited)

4 Apple Watch apps that are actually worth it.

While Apple Watch became the number one best selling watch in the world, surpassing Rolex back in 2017, the smartwatch still feels very much like a unique utility for Apple enthusiasts. Here are four amazing apps that casual users...

Brahm Shank, 25 Jan 2022 19:19

The Reebok ActiveFit 1.0 is available in three styles. (Image source: Reebok)

ActiveFit 1.0: Reebok's first smartwatch launches with blood pressure and SpO2 sensors at a budget price

Reebok has joined already offers various watches under its subsidiary brand Reebok, both analog and digital, now Reebok has presented its first smartwatch. The ActiveFit 1.0 offers up to 15 days of runtime and a SpO2 sensor at an ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2022 16:26

The Garmin Instinct 2 series should arrive in two sizes. (Image source: WinFuture)

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar to launch next month with practically unlimited battery life

A new leak has revealed details about yet more Garmin smartwatches. Reputedly, the Instinct 2 and the Instinct 2S will be more expensive than their predecessors, but they will receive a superior SpO2 sensor, plus an NFC chip and t...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2022 16:10

The Rockley Photonics biomarker-sensing platform uses laser technology to enhance sensor readings. (Image source: Rockley - edited)

Ambitious VitalSpex non-invasive blood sugar and blood pressure wrist-based sensing platform passes first human trials

Rockley Photonics Holdings has announced the successful completion of the first human studies trial for its biomarker sensing platform. Future VitalSpex modules should be able to non-invasively provide data about biomarkers such a...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jan 2022 23:26

The Google Pixel Watch is tipped to exceed US$299.99. (Image source: Jon Prosser)

Google Pixel Watch: Launch date for Google's first Wear OS 3 smartwatch revealed

Reportedly, Google has set a date for the Pixel Watch's release. Likely also the date of this year's Google I/O conference, Google could use the launch event to showcase the finished version of Wear OS 3, an OS that it debuted at ...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2022 18:18

OPPO is slated to launch second-gen Enco X TWS earbuds soon

OPPO debuted flagship TWS earbuds with Dynaudio tuning in 2020. Now, they are tipped to get a second generation this year. According to a new leaked render for these accessories, they will retain their high-end co-branding and lar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jan 2022 23:30

The Suunto 5 Peak is smaller and lighter than the older Suunto 5. (Image source: Suunto)

Suunto 5 Peak: New version of outdoor smartwatch arrives with a lighter design and for a lower price

The Finnish smartwatch manufacturer Suunto has announced a new version of the Suunto 5, the Suunto 5 Peak. The new model is cheaper, lighter and smaller than the original version. The extensive GPS features of the Suunto 5 remain ...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jan 2022 16:15

The Garmin Epix 2 has arrived in three colour options. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Epix 2: Premium smartwatch unveiled with an AMOLED display and up to 32 GB of storage

Garmin has finally revealed a second-generation Epix smartwatch, six years after the inaugural model arrived. The Epix 2, or epix (Gen 2) as Garmin calls it, has a large AMOLED display, up to 32 GB of storage and is available in s...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2022 17:38

The Garmin fēnix 7 starts at US$699.99. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin fēnix 7 launched in three sizes, editions and in multiple colours, starting at US$699.99

Garmin has revealed the fēnix 7 series, consisting of the fēnix 7, fēnix 7s and the fēnix 7x. The series starts at US$699.99 and is available in Standard, Solar and Sapphire Solar versions. All models have touchscreen displays, am...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2022 17:34

The Garmin fēnix 6 and Garmin Marq have received new features in a large update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin: Fresh update brings new features and improvements to several smartwatches

Garmin has released a new update to numerous smartwatches in its fēnix series, including the fēnix 6. The update brings some major changes and improvements to the smartwatches, including adding support for HIIT workouts. Some Marq...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2022 14:21

The Watch GT 2 has gained several features with its latest update in China. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 2: Extensive update points to new features for the former flagship smartwatch

Huawei is currently updating the Watch GT 2 in China, a smartwatch that it launched over two years ago. While the new software is unavailable outside Huawei's home market, the features it contains should make their way to other ma...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jan 2022 13:03

The Alertgy NICGM wristband could be available to Type 2 diabetics by 2023. (Image source: Alertgy - edited)

Alertgy NICGM wristband targets painless non-invasive blood sugar monitoring for Type 2 diabetics by 2023

Alertgy is scheduled to be one of the many healthtech companies making a virtual appearance at the upcoming European Healthtech CEO Forum. The firm has been working on the Alertgy non-invasive continuous glucose monitor (NICGM) wr...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Jan 2022 23:26

Apple Glass may come with adjustable lenses. (Image source: Apple/USPTO)

Apple's AR glasses may come with adjustable lenses to deliver image correction similar to prescription lenses

Apple Glass, AR glasses that the company is rumored to be working on, may come with lenses that adjust to correct users' visual defects. According to a patent granted to Apple, multiple electrodes are used to adjust the physical p...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Jan 2022 16:18

An official solution for left-handed people who wear Wear OS smartwatches could arrive soon. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Google confirms that it will finally be more accommodating to left-handed people with Wear OS change

Google has agreed to include options for left-handed people to wear Wear OS smartwatches on their right wrist. The issue, which people have logged for years in Google's Issue Tracker, may only be available 'on future devices' thou...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2022 14:55

Neither the Razer Zephyr or Zephyr Pro are N95 grade masks. (Image source: Razer)

Razer gets found out with misleading 'N95 grade' marketing claims for its Zephyr and Zephyr Pro face masks

Razer has been caught red-handed over the marketing of its Zephyr and Zephyr Pro face masks. Previously, the company marketed both as being 'N95 grade'; it has been selling the Zephyr since October 2021. Neither are 'N95 grade' an...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2022 13:36

Artist Spotlight is one of four expanded or new features introduced this month. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Fitness+ expanded with Collections, Time to Run and more

Apple has expanded its Fitness+ subscription service with new features. Now, the service supports Collections, Time to Run, a new season of Time to Walk and new Artist Spotlight workouts, all designed to get people moving. The new...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2022 13:26

The Xiaomi Watch S1 could make its way out of China soon. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Watch S1 receives quality of life improvements with 11 new apps ahead of rumoured global launch

The Xiaomi Watch S1 is already orderable in China, having been announced at the end of last year. Reputedly, Xiaomi hopes to release the smartwatch outside globally too, ahead of which it has already some software improvements. No...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2022 16:05

Skagen bases the Falster Gen 6 on the Fossil Gen 6, its parent company. (Image source: Fossil)

Skagen Falster Gen 6 unveiled with the features of the Fossil Gen 6 in a sleeker design

Skagen has announced the Falster Gen 6, the successor to the Falster 3. As it name suggests, the Falster Gen 6 is the Skagen version of the Fossil Gen 6. Accordingly, the Falster Gen 6 has a Snapdragon Wear 4100+ SoC and fast char...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2022 15:53

CES 2022 | Abbott's next-gen biowearables are rated to turn your smartphone into an enhanced personal bio-tracking system

Abbott's best-known consumer products might be the FreeStyle line of blood glucose-monitoring "biowearables". Now, the biomedical OEM has announced that it will expand this category with new tracking prowess. This Lingo series of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2022 18:31

The Razer Zephyr Pro will start at US$199.99. (Image source: Razer)

CES 2022 | Razer Zephyr Pro: US$150 high-tech mask showcased with built-in speakers

Razer has showcased a new version of the Zephyr mask called the Zephyr Pro. The Pro will cost US$50 more than the Zephyr, which cost US$99. The US$149.99 mask will feature built-in speakers and will come with 10 filters for up to ...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2022 18:32

The DIZO Watch R has a round AMOLED display that measures 1.3-inches across. (Image source: Realme)

Realme DIZO Watch R launched with an AMOLED display, SpO2 sensor and a GPS module for a budget price

Realme has unveiled the DIZO Watch R, an affordable smartwatch with an AMOLED display that packs AoD functionality. The DIZO Watch R comes with over 110 exercise modes, 150 watch faces and plenty of health-tracking features.

Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2022 15:11

The Honor Watch GS 3 re-appears in a new offline retail leak

The Honor Watch GS 3 was originally pitched as a companion for the OEM's mid-2021 flagship smartphones with advanced heart-rate sensing tech. However, the wearable then failed to launch in full and has remained absent from online ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2022 17:18

The Razer X Fossil Gen 6 will be a limited edition smartwatch. (Image source: Razer)

CES 2022 | Razer X Fossil Gen 6: Limited edition smartwatch revealed for gamers who want a Wear OS 2 smartwatch

Razer has unveiled a limited edition version of the Fossil Gen 6. The Razer X Fossil Gen 6 contains three watch dials and two Razer-branded watch straps, but no hardware changes from the Fossil Gen 6. Fossil and Razer will only se...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2022 17:03

The Venu 2 Plus is available in three colours. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Venu 2 Plus: 43 mm smartwatch launches in three colours with voice assistant support on Android, Samsung and iOS devices

Garmin has launched the Venu 2 Plus, a 43 mm smartwatch available in three colours. The Venu 2 Plus has an AMOLED display, stainless steel hardware, countless health and fitness features, plus voice assistant functionality. The Ve...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jan 2022 13:15

One of OnePlus' latest phones in code. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus announces a Winter Edition launch event for the 9RT and Buds Z2 in India

The OnePlus 10 Pro flagship may be hotly awaited in India, as in many other markets; now, however, it seems the 9RT will make it there first. According to the latest teasers posted by the OEM's Indian division, the 2021 flagship-a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jan 2022 18:48

The META Diabet glucoWISE Home Hub system uses radio wave sensors to process blood glucose readings. (Image source: The Imagination Factory)

Diabet non-invasive glucose monitor targets blood draw elimination with the META glucoWISE Home Hub system

META has been working on its glucoWISE Home Hub system, which comprises of two parts: the Diabet non-invasive glucose sensor and its accompanying wearable sensor. The system utilizes radio waves, machine learning, and metamaterial...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Jan 2022 05:43

Quantum Operation's smartwatch resembles a prototype in this picture. (Image source: Quantum Operation)

CES 2022 | Quantum Operation Inc announces smartwatch that supports non-invasive blood glucose monitoring

CES 2022 is around the corner, ahead of which Quantum Operation has announced a smartwatch that can measure blood glucose levels non-invasively. The company will showcase the smartwatch at next year's event between January 3 and J...

Alex Alderson, 29 Dec 2021 19:25

The Xiaomi Watch S1 also supports Bluetooth 5.2. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Watch S1: Stylish smartwatch launches in multiple styles with a large display

Xiaomi has released another smartwatch, the Watch S1. The company's latest smartwatch has a large and high-resolution display, plenty of exercise modes and a built-in GPS module, among other features. The Xiaomi Watch S1 starts at...

Alex Alderson, 29 Dec 2021 17:38

The Movano Ring is a female-focused fitness tracking device that will be shown at CES 2022. (Image source: Movano)

The Movano Ring will be showcased at CES 2022, with upcoming features including blood pressure and glucose level monitoring

The Movano Ring, a health and fitness tracking wearable device, will be showcased at CES 2022. The gadget currently features many standard fitness tracking tools covering your activity and sleep. Movano aims to add blood pressure ...

Polly Allcock, 29 Dec 2021 10:08

The Xiaomi Watch S1 will be officially revealed on December 28. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Watch S1 joins Xiaomi 12 smartphones in upcoming major launch event

Xiaomi has started teasing its Watch S1 device via official social media in China. The Xiaomi smartwatch is something of a mystery, with few details leaked about the wearable so far. The Xiaomi Watch S1 will be launched alongside ...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Dec 2021 06:21

Huawei will only sell the Watch D in China for the moment. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch D: Waterproof smartwatch launches with blood pressure monitoring and ECG capabilities for the masses

Huawei has unveiled the Watch D, the company's latest smartwatch and its first that can measure blood pressure levels. The Watch D can take an ECG too, and has built-in GPS and NFC support. Huawei has equipped the Watch D with a l...

Alex Alderson, 24 Dec 2021 17:31

Vivo launches its second-gen Watch as an eSIM-enabled wearable with a dual-chipset system

Vivo has now made its Watch 2 official in China. This new smartwatch has a round AMOLED display and a simplified design compared to its predecessor. It is also 4G/LTE-capable by default, which raises its price to some degree. On t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Dec 2021 16:18

Huawei's latest smart glasses. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei unveils its new, HarmonyOS-powered smart glasses

Huawei has rounded its bumper product event of today (December 23, 2021) out with the introduction of new smart glasses. These accessories are, like their predecessors, equipped with speakers and mics for hands-free use and entert...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Dec 2021 22:54

The Pixel Watch will be Wear OS 3's debut. (Image source: Ian Zelbo)

Google Pixel Watch to launch with next-generation Google Assistant and maybe even an Exynos SoC

The Pixel Watch may still be a few months away from launching, but 9to5Google has found more details about it within Google apps. Google's first smartwatch will showcase Wear OS 3, with support for a next-generation Google Assista...

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2021 11:14

The potential Fitbit mood tracker would need access to the historical mental health data of the user. (Image source: Unsplash)

Future Fitbit wearable could offer mental state monitoring and mood tracking at a potential privacy cost

A patent filed by Fitbit has led to the suggestion that the company could be working on a smartwatch device or similar wearable that is capable of tracking the user’s mental health or mood. The Fitbit wearable would use non-invasi...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Dec 2021 07:17