Wearable

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.

HarmonyOS 4 will shortly be rolled out to a select number of Huawei Watch 3 series smartwatch users in a closed beta program in China. The latest software is said to include new lock screen animations, and 3D gaming watch faces, among other features. The company has suggested a wider rollout of HarmonyOS 4 this year.

The latest Garmin heart rate monitor, the HRM-Fit, has been leaked via online retailers ahead of its expected CES 2024 launch. The new model has been designed for a more comfortable fit for sports bra wearers, clipping directly onto the clothing rather than sitting alongside it. As well as heart rate tracking, you can use the wearable to monitor other workout metrics.

France-based SilMach has launched TheTimeChanger – the world’s first watch utilizing a revolutionary MEMS movement. This silicon motor offers horologists lower power usage, anti-magnetic operation, and thinner profiles than currently possible with Lavet motors.

The iRhythm Technologies Zio ECG has gained EU medical device certification to monitor for abnormal heart beats. This wearable monitor can be worn up to 14 days continuously. AI heart data analysis is as accurate as a doctor in diagnosing cardiac arrhythmias.

Garmin has shared the first picture of one of its forthcoming smartwatches. While a release date remains a mystery for the time being, pricing for the unreleased wearable has already surfaced, as have full SKU options.

Kospet has launched the iHeal 5A smartwatch, which is now shipping to countries worldwide. The company claims the wearable has many health-tracking features, including sensors to track your blood glucose level, skin temperature, and blood pressure and take ECGs. However, the accuracy of these tools is uncertain.

A MIT research group has demonstrated the ability to mind-control a 4-legged Boston Robotics Spot. Participants wore a pair of AttentivU smart glasses with built-in electrodes that can mind-read. They were able to tell the robotic dog to fetch items and move about by thoughts alone.

The new iHeal ring from Kospetfit not only measures heart rate and blood oxygen levels, but also blood pressure, according to the manufacturer. It also promises a battery life of up to 100 days.

The iHeal 4 is a new and reasonably priced smartwatch with a large screen and extensive sensor technology. A rotating crown is also on board.

Yesterday was Xiaomi EV day, but fans of Xiaomi smartphones and wearables will also get their money's worth even sooner than the first SU7 and SU7 Max electric cars. The Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro and the Xiaomi Watch S3 are now available in the two pretty new colors of the Xiaomi electric fleet - at least in China.

The recently imposed ban on sale/import of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 has been temporarily lifted by a US Court of Appeals order. While online sale has resumed today, all Apple Stores will have them in stock by December 30. Meanwhile, the ITC will have a chance to argue for reinstating the ban, which follows a lawsuit over the pulse oximetry technology used in the watch.

Xiaomi unveiled its Redmi Watch 4 Xiaomi around a month ago and it is expected to be launched globally very soon. The smartwatch features a large AMOLED, an optical sensor system and a GNSS module.

iQOO has launched its first ever Watch today (December 27, 2023). The new wearable boasts a 1.43-inch AMOLED display powered by a custom OS for its health- and sleep-tracking features, and has the option of independent eSIM connectivity. The Watch is joined in its debut by new TWS earbuds of impressively long battery life for an attractive price.

There is currently no legal way to purchase Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 (models with pulse oximeters) in the U.S. Apple immediately appealed the ITC's decision.

The Fossibot W101 is a new smartwatch that aims to impress with its affordable price and solid features. A screen based on AMOLED technology is installed, and the manufacturer is quite generous in regard to the sensors.

The MIT Technology Review has compiled a list of the biggest technological failures of 2023. These include the Titan deep-sea submersible, General Motors' wayward cruise robotaxis, and Humane Ai Pin, among others.

Reports from sources close to Fossil or who have contracted its employees point out that the brand will no longer release Wear OS watches. This means there won’t be Gen 7 smartwatches. It’s also unclear if the Gen 6 wearables will receive the Wear OS 4 update.

The Garmin Venu 2s is now on sale at the lowest price ever at Amazon after a 50% discount off MSRP. The 2” OLED smartwatch lets you track your health and location, listen to downloadable music, and pay for food while out and about.

Noble Audio has launched the Falcon Max earbuds using solid-state drivers from xMEMS. The micro-electromechanical systems drivers are built using silicon on a microscopic scale rather than a conventional driver and cone. The result is superior audio reproduction with less distortion.

NOWATCH has launched their signature health tracker to support well-being and balance. The wearable has the unique option of swappable faces, so users can replace the analog dial with a display-less metal or gemstone face. This completely removes the digital distraction and stress of modern digital smartwatch displays and the pressures of time.

Neurotechnology firm Neurable has partnered with Master & Dynamic to create the MW75 Neuro, a noise-cancelling headphone with a built-in brain-computer interface, which will allow it to measure the wearer’s brain activity and thus help monitor focus or mental fatigue through the day. The headphone is based on Master & Dynamic’s flagship MW75 featuring 40 mm beryllium drivers and adaptive ANC.

Garmin has issued v15.77 for Fenix 7, Epix 2, Enduro 2, Quatix 7 and Marq 2 series, the third stable update released for the smartwatches in December. Skipping Garmin's Public Beta program entirely, the new update brings bug fixes to all models, including Garmin's new titanium Marq 2 variant.

The Masimo Stork Baby Monitoring System has gained FDA clearance. The system consists of a wearable Stork Boot that continuously transmits baby vitals and alarms to parents and doctors.

The iHeal 5R is a new, robust smartwatch that offers support for blood glucose monitoring and ECGs. The watch can also be used to make phone calls.

Garmin has released a new stable update for the Instinct 2 series, including the Instinct Crossover. Rolling out as v14.12, the update marks the end of Garmin's beta program for this period and contains over a dozen changes for all eligible smartwatches.