Wearable

Huawei has released HarmonyOS 4.0.0.191 for the Watch 4, one of its recent flagship smartwatches. Coming in at nearly 1 GB, HarmonyOS 4.0.0.191 is a comparatively large update with various changes, including a new arrhythmia analysis feature.

Garmin has launched the eTrex Solar handheld GPS unit with built-in solar panel. The internal battery can power the GPS for up to 75 days, while recharging during bright days can extend runtimes indefinitely for those tackling the Appalachian Trail.

Public software version 17.24 is now being shared with the Garmin Forerunner 955 smartwatch in a phased rollout. The update brings previously leaked features to the wearables alongside new tools seen in recent beta releases. These include sleep insights, improved notifications and more activities.

Numerous Garmin smartwatches are now eligible for firmware version 15.74, a stable update that contains almost 50 changes for the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro series. Also available for Epix 2, Enduro 2, MARQ Gen 2, Quatix 7 and Tactix 7 smartwatches, v15.74 culminates 15.xx beta builds.

Garmin has started rolling out a new stable software update to the Forerunner 265. Arriving a few days after the company released Beta Version 17.22, the new stable update contains several changes, including a nap glance mode, alerts signalling stress levels and the need for rest, plus red shift control for preserving night vision in low light.

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is now eligible for a new stable software update. According to the company's forum post, v17.24 has a dozen-strong changelog, which introduces an inline skating mode and up-ahead voice prompts, among other changes.

The Garmin Fenix 6 smartwatch has been included in a recent study to determine the relative accuracy of heart rate measurements across various devices. Also included in the experiment were the Polar H10 chest strap and a new military-grade sensor called OMNI. The research flagged problems with data collected by the Garmin wearable.

Google may have given up on developing its own smart glasses, but Meizu is now showing an alternative with the MYVU Discovery AR Smart Glasses based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1, which can also be controlled via a smart ring.

Blatchford has launched the Tectus brace driven by electronics, springs and hydraulics to aid patients who have partial leg paralysis to walk more normally. This wearable compensates for leg weaknesses, poor heel rise, and unsteady gait to give users better mobility with less dependence on a cane or wheelchair.

The Redmi Buds 5 Pro is Xiaomi's latest pair of TWS earbuds. Already available in China, the Redmi Buds 5 Pro contain various upgrades over the Redmi Buds 4 Pro, including longer battery life, better ANC and LHDC 5.0 support for higher-quality Bluetooth audio transmission.

Garmin has revealed that it has a new CES Best of Innovation Award winner well in advance of the actual January 2024 event in question. The Venu 3 is joined by other smartwatches of its brand in being honored during these upcoming Awards, not to mention Garmin's "revolutionary" automatic emergency landing system.

HTC has announced that its new own-brand accessory augments the UX of its VIVE headsets as never before with new technology that confers true "self-tracking" on the user. Accordingly, their avatar's movements in games or apps are backed to become more realistic and convincing with an Ultimate Tracker - or more, as they come in multipacks as well as individually.

The Redmi Watch 4 is Xiaomi's latest smartwatch, following last month's launch of the Watch S3. Based around a near 2-inch AMOLED display, the Redmi Watch 4 also has a comparatively large battery and built-in GNSS location services, among other features.

ViCentra has announced the availability of its hybrid, closed-loop insulin delivery system. Consisting of a Kaleido insulin pump and Dexcom blood glucose monitor, these two wearables work together with innovative software in a Diabeloop DBLG1 pocketable device in real-time to deliver better insulin dosing for improved health in patients with Type 1 diabetes.

Samsung has announced a new way to catch them all for its fans in Spain, by turning their Galaxy Buds-series TWS earbuds into Pokéballs. This can be done with one of the new Eco-Friends shells for their cases. They come in various forms and integrate a lanyard for ease of carrying.

Mobvoi has announced a range of deals on its TicWatch series of fitness-focused smartwatches for Cyber Monday 2023. They include the brand's new or nearly-new Snapdragon Wear-powered flagship dual-mode display wearables, although some of their more accessible siblings go for even less than normal during the sale.

Sennheiser’s HD 458BT noise cancelling headphone is currently available on Best Buy for just US$70, after a 65% discount. The headphone features Bluetooth 5.0 with AptX and AptX Low Latency codec support, 30 hours of battery life and weighs just 238 g for maximum comfort over long listening sessions.

Fossil is rolling out War OS 3.5 to its Gen 6 smartwatches. The updated software brings various new features and enhancements to the wearables. Reports suggest that these include improved battery life, enhanced performance and upgraded fitness tracking thanks to the Fitbit integration.

For the first time, Xiaomi has provided more details on the technical specifications of the Redmi Watch 4, including information on the display and the casing. The official launch will take place in a few days.

OnePlus is gearing up to launch third-gen flagship-series TWS earbuds, according to a new filing discovered on the FCC database. The "Buds 3" are thought to launch with up-to-date specs such as Bluetooth 5.3 and ANC - then again, the possibility of their imminent launch might give those currently doing their Cyber Weekend shopping for the existing Buds Pro 2 little cause for concern.

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QCY indicates that its latest headphones come for a fraction of the price one might expect for audio accessories of their top-end specs and features. They include up-to-date Bluetooth technology, "Hi-Res" Audio and active noise cancellation (ANC). The H3s have been unveiled with a well-timed additional discount.

At the grand finale of the Miss Universe pageant last week, the reigning Miss Universe made her final appearance in a stunning 3D printed dress designed by South African fashion designer Gert-Johan Coetzee. The crystal studded dress, partly inspired by a mermaid look, took 530 hours to create.

Virtual reality is set to become even more immersive thanks to a new VR glove from Fluid Reality. This rival to Mark Zuckerberg's Meta smart glove utilizes groundbreaking technology that promises to not only make the device more compact, simpler to operate, and more effective, but also significantly more affordable. The glove is expected to have applications beyond gaming, including medicine and robotics.

Vrgineers has introduced the XTAL 3 CAVU mixed reality headset for pilot training. By utilizing an AMD Xilinx FGPA in coordination with a Nvidia Quadro RTX A6000, super low-latency and fast image updates are achieved.

Xiaomi has revealed that it will also give next week's Redmi K70 series launch event over to at least three other Redmi-branded devices. So far, the company has previewed the Redmi Book 16 2024, Redmi Watch 4 and Redmi Buds 5 Pro as Xiaomi continues to expand the Redmi ecosystem.

Garmin has now brought a new update to the Fenix 7 Pro, Fenix 7X Pro, Fenix 7S Pro and Epix 2 Pro, four of its more expensive smartwatches. Distributed through its beta channel, the update introduces a few improvements to each model ahead of a new stable update likely arriving before the end of the year.

Virtual reality could be redefined by targeted lucid dreaming. Scientists are developing a new wearable device, similar to VR glasses, that aims to induce lucid dreams. This technology could have a wide range of applications, from completely transformed gaming to innovative therapies for mental illness.

Various sources have discovered Xiaomi's plans to offer the Smart Band 8 Pro globally, months after its Chinese release. Certified in Malaysia as M2333B1, the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro should retain its Chinese counterpart's 1.74-inch AMOLED display and impressive battery life.

The Oppo Watch 4X, a new round wearable from the brand, is expected to launch soon. Filings at SIRIM Berhad in Malaysia and the IMDA in Singapore indicate a limited number of the watch’s features. Plus, an alleged leak on X claims to share more details on the wearable.

HeiQ has launched their HeiQ Skin Care fabric coating to create better skin health. Coated clothing release prebiotics and probiotics to help enrich and repair the skin while worn.

The Garmin Public Beta Version 17.22 has arrived for Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955, and Forerunner 965 smartwatches. Compared to the previous iteration, the new software fixes three bugs in the wearables, addressing an issue with the exercise list and problems that could cause the devices to crash.

The Garmin Public Beta update version 8.27 has been released for the Vivoactive 5 smartwatch. The new software fixes a bug which appeared for some attempted payments made on the wearable. In addition, the change log lists several new features related to activities and sleep tracking, which were already seen in the previous update.

With the Rowatch 6, Rogbid has introduced a new smartwatch that is currently priced at US$34.99 thanks to a discount of above 50%. According to the manufacturer, it offers extensive features including ECG, blood pressure and blood glucose measurement.

EVOLVE MVMT has released a wearable to help optimize gait and energy burn during walking exercise. Worn on the ankles, the device can monitor the quality of each step and provide live feedback to reduce injuries.

The Ice Ring from Ice-Watch and Omate is now available in the EU. This smart ring tracks biometrics such as heart rate and blood oxygen level. Other features include an accompanying app, exercise tracking with GPS via a connected smartphone, and a sleep quality score.

Garmin has introduced Beta Version 15.74 to various recent smartwatches, including the Fenix 7, Fenix 7X and Fenix 7S. Not available initially for Pro models, Beta Version 15.74 should address several bugs for compatible smartwatches, including one that could cause device shutdowns.

Using devices like Apple's Vision Pro, the tech giant aims to provide its customers with a more personalized, interactive and informative shopping and support experience. Recently obtained patents reveal Apple's plans to broaden its utilization of augmented reality.

Northwestern University researchers have introduced a wireless wearable for the remote monitoring of vitals. Using microphones and noise-cancelling, the device can continuously monitor the heart, intestines, and lungs through detected sounds.

Movano has launched the Evie Ring, which is now available to order in the US for US$269. The gadget has a range of biometric tracking sensors to measure heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and skin temperature. In addition, you can use the accompanying app to log your mood and cycle, with AI insights generated by linking various data points.

Amazfit is rolling out update 9.54.5.1 for the T-Rex 2 smartwatch. The new software brings cycling data tracking and winter sports navigation features. Improvements have also been made to time measurement precision, user interactions and various workout tracking calculations.

Sennheiser has just added its latest wireless ANC headphones to its Black Friday 2023 offerings for the first time - then again, its new first-party sale price seems to have prompted another retail platform to do even better. Meanwhile, new deals on even more audiophile-oriented wired headphones from the same brand have been unveiled.

The Garmin Fēnix 7x Sapphire Solar is currently at an all-time low on Amazon. An early Black Friday deal has cut the price of the Fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar by US$200, or 22%. The GPS-enabled titanium smartwatch supports a variety of activities with the built-in Sports app, is compatible with both Android and iOS for notification support, and has a rated battery life of up to 37 days.

Masimo has received FDA 501(k) clearance for the Masimo W1 medical watch. Designed for continuous measurement of patient vitals, this watch enables doctors to remotely monitor patients with atrial fibrillation, blood oxygen saturation, and other issues for telehealth.

Amazfit has released firmware version 5.0.2.1, an update available for the Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4. Not only does the new software address multiple bugs for the pair, but it also introduces a new heart rate algorithm designed to improve accuracy during workouts.

Ultrahuman, the company behind the Ring AIR, is being sued in the US by its competitor, Oura. The brand claims that Ultrahuman’s smart ring has copied the design and functionality of the Oura Ring, including the app UI. Plus, Oura alleges that Ultrahuman has infringed patents and copyrights.

The Apple Watch Series 9 price has hit an all-time low on Amazon for the 45 mm variant with GPS. The discount is available on a range of colors including Midnight, (PRODUCT)RED, and Pink. Although the Watch Series 9 is an incremental upgrade over the Watch Series 8, the price cut should make the device worth a serious consideration.