Wearable

Freeaim has updated their Freeaim VR shoes with improved features. VR users can more confidently walk about in SteamVR worlds by taking steps in real life. Improved stability turning, sidestepping, and taking tiny steps allow beginner gamers to take baby steps on their way to utilizing the full power of these wheeled VR shoes.

The Huawei Watch GT 4 is receiving new software with version 4.0.0.161. The update contains several new features and improvements across various functions, including privacy, security and alarms. It remains unclear whether the company has completed the rollout or if the software will arrive in phases.

Amazfit has released software version 9.55.3.2 for an older smartwatch, the T-Rex 2. The update contains new sports activities alongside various improvements for cyclists and rowers. The software can be downloaded via the Zepp app, though whether the rollout is complete remains to be seen.

According to new reports, Wear OS will return this year with a fifth major revision. Missing out on interim Wear OS 4 updates altogether, Wear OS is rumoured to be moving onto Android 14, with Samsung already preparing builds for the Galaxy Watch7 and its Exynos 5535 chipset.

In an interview with the head of Samsung's Mobile Digital Health division, a neck-and-neck race with Apple for supremacy in two important areas of health over the next few years is on the cards: Both the non-painful measurement of blood sugar and continuous blood pressure monitoring with individual risk analysis are said to be at the top of Samsung's to-do list. The newly teased Galaxy Ring is set to come onto the market in several variants.

Garmin has released another update on its Beta Program for various recent flagship smartwatches. Rolling out as Beta Version 16.13, the update should arrive automatically within the next 24-48 hours and can also be downloaded manually if needed.

The Amazfit Active smartwatch is now receiving an update via the Zepp app with new workout-related features. These include AI training plans for running races, real-time exercise analysis and additional post-workout data. Plus, you can now use a wrist gesture to bring up fitness metrics quickly.

Suunto touts its latest product as the ideal audio accessories to take along on one's next adventure holiday, mountain hike or training session. The Wing headphones have an open-ear design for environmental awareness, and even support Head Movement controls for completely hands-free use. They may also be able to help keep both themselves and their user safe with LED lighting and an IP67 rating.

Wear OS 3.5 is being rolled out in phases to the Mobvoi TicWatch E3 as part of a broader move to push all of the brand’s products to Wear OS 3 early in 2024. The update brings a refreshed UI and new Google apps, though some are also lost through the update. Plus, the latest software will allegedly boost the wearable’s battery life.

The import ban on the Apple Watch in the US has been reinstated. The move has been received positively by Masimo, the company claiming patent infringement on its SpO2 technology, which will be used in its upcoming Freedom wearables. Plus, the brand has announced an offer on the new smart watch and band, which are expected to arrive this year.

Garmin has released another update to one of its latest smartwatches. Distributed through its Beta Program, the new update is reported to contain the same associated bugs that it is designed to resolve.

Garmin has pushed a new update to a few of its latest smartwatches. Arriving as the second update in as many weeks, Beta 9.16 disables ECG functionality without warning or the ability to download a rollback file to return to stable builds.

The iHeal 6 is a new and suspiciously inexpensive smartwatch that can supposedly measure numerous vital parameters. The watch also comes in three colors.

ZeppOS 3.0 is being rolled out to the Amazfit GTR 4 smartwatch via update version 6.3.2.3. The new software brings a range of features, including a refreshed user interface, additional wellness tools and various improvements to enhance your workouts. However, some users have reported issues after installing the update.

Despite expectations, Apple has failed to sell out of its Vision Pro on launch day. This is despite estimates of day 1 availability being limited to between 60,000 and 80,000 units.

Another smart ring has just been introduced: The new iHeal Ring 2 Health Monitor covers the usual health features, is available in various designs and costs the equivalent of less than $100.

The new Rollme Hero M5 smartwatch offers an impressive range of features at a low price of less than $50. It supposedly comes with ECG and blood glucose monitoring, a skin temperature sensor and many other health features.

Some wireless earphones are marketed as capable of withstanding sweat and splashes, yet none are overtly backed as worthy of keeping on in the swimming pool. The Shokz OpenSwim Pro, on the other hand, are touted to launch with the same official ingress-protection as smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for potentially increased peace of mind when these open-ear buds are exposed to liquid.

With the Vision Pro going official on Apple’s website, a number of previously undisclosed details have now become public, including its weight. The headset has now been revealed to weigh about as much as a 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

Sony has added PC compatibility to its mocopi tracker system for 3D VR motion capture. Originally targeted to smartphone users, the new beta feature expands compatibility to laptops and desktops running SteamVR, SlimeVR, and VRChat.

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.