Notebookcheck Logo

Wearable

    settings restrict
Page Type
Restrict articles to display by Page Type. Each article only falls under one Page Type category.
, , , , , , ,
   
Tags
Restrict articles to display by their associated tags. Articles can have multiple tags and can be further restricted with the "and" or search relation.
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Search
Search by article title: 
additional restrictions: Wearable
The Galaxy Watch4 series. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's Galaxy Watch4 series gets its first software update prior to even hitting the market yet

The Galaxy Watch4 and 4 Classic still have a few days to go before reaching their new owners. However, that has apparently not stopped them from receiving an OTA update already. This new firmware is rated to optimize stability and...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Aug 2021 19:10
The Haylou RS2 LS10 will launch next month. (Image source: Haylou)

Haylou unveils a new smartwatch with IP68 certification, a SpO2 sensor and Bluetooth 5.0 support

Haylou has announced another new smartwatch, following the RS3 earlier this year. The Haylou RT2, also called the Haylou LS10, has a chic design, IP68 certification and a reasonably large battery, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 20 Aug 2021 16:44
The Buds Pro. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus updates the 8, 8 Pro and 8T with Buds Pro support and more

OnePlus' 2020 flagship 8-series have acquired new updates for their version of Android, OxygenOS 11. It upgrades the phones to compatibility with the OEM's latest TWS earbuds, the Buds Pro, now released to the European market. The...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Aug 2021 00:29
The Mi Band 6 NFC is on the verge of a wider release, Mi Band 4 pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Band 6 NFC arrives at Italian certification agency ahead of probable European release

Xiaomi has only released the Mi Band 6 NFC in China so far, with the non-NFC model the sole option for fans outside of the company's home market. A new certification suggests that Xiaomi could be about to bring the Mi Band 6 NFC t...
Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2021 19:43
The Nurabuds costs US$139 for its initial two years. (Image source: Nuraphone)

Nurabuds: Subscription-only earbuds launch for US$5 per month

Nura has released the Nurabuds, a pair of TWS earbuds that seem fairly unremarkable. However, they are only available with a Nuranow subscription, priced at US$5 per month.
Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2021 23:17
The Zeblaze GTR 2 is available in three colours. (Image source: Zeblaze)

Zeblaze GTR 2: New smartwatch launches globally for US$49.99

Zeblaze has started selling the GTR 2, a successor to the affordable GTR. The 44 mm smartwatch has a 1.28-inch display, a Bluetooth 5.0 modem and is compatible with Android or iOS devices.
Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2021 22:42
The Fossil Gen 6 will launch in multiple colours and two sizes. (Image source: Roland Quandt & WinFuture)

Fossil Gen 6: Smartwatch leaks again with a familiar design, an outdated SoC and probably Wear OS 2, but it could still be the best Wear OS device for Android fans

The Fossil Gen 6 has leaked again, this time revealing its design and multiple specifications. The smartwatch will be available in 42 mm and 44 mm sizes with GPS support. A Snapdragon Wear 4100+ and Wear OS 2 at launch will not se...
Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2021 18:18
The Bose QC45 headphones will be available in two colours. (Image source: Bose)

Bose QuietComfort 45 pricing leaks with two colour options to choose from

It appears that Bose is on the verge of announcing the QuietComfort 45, its next-generation ANC headphones. The QC45 will launch in two colours for US$329, along with a revised design, USB Type-C charging and up to 24 hours of bat...
Alex Alderson, 17 Aug 2021 18:07
The Mi Watch. (Source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | The Xiaomi Mi Watch 2 will debut as an early Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 5100 adopter

Xiaomi will allegedly resurrect the Mi CC line of smartphone soon. The all-but-abandoned series is slated to gain new variants with high display refresh rates and potentially premium-grade rear cameras. They are also now said to d...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Aug 2021 17:33
The Fitbit Sense is available in silver with a Sage Grey watch band. (Image source: Fitbit)

The Fitbit Sense is now available in a new colour and with more accessories

Fitbit has unveiled new band options for its Sense and Versa 3 smartwatches. Nine new bands are available, including two that Fitbit has called leather scrunchies. The Fitbit Sense is now available with a silver stainless steel wa...
Alex Alderson, 17 Aug 2021 16:16
realme Smartwatch Watch 2 Pro in Review: Affordable smartwatch with GPS and SpO2 sensor

realme Smartwatch Watch 2 Pro in Review: Affordable smartwatch with GPS and SpO2 sensor

The Sporty. With over 90 sports modes and a VO2max test, the realme Watch 2 Pro seems to serve athletes better than the round, and in several points better equipped realme Watch S Pro smartwatch. However, the realme's training log is poor.
1.75" | 40 g
Inge Schwabe, 17 Aug 2021 00:44
The T5 II Wireless ANC McLaren Edition. (Source: Klipsch)

The latest TWS earbuds from Klipsch have ANC, wireless charging and a McLaren-branded special edition

Klipsch has announced the T5 II Series True Wireless ANC Earphones, which come in Standard and McLaren Editions. They are rated for Dirac HD-tuned sound and for up to 21 hours of battery life with their USB type-C case. Their new ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Aug 2021 17:41
OPPO might apply this tech to wearables. (Source: LG)

OPPO patents wearables that unlock through user vein-scanning

OPPO has had a new patent for potential next-gen wearables granted in its native China. It is intended to allow the accessories in question to authenticate the user by reading their veins rather than their fingerprints or faces. T...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Aug 2021 23:24
realme smartwatch Watch S Pro in review: Great display, convincing runtime

realme smartwatch Watch S Pro in review: Great display, convincing runtime

The sporty one. Meanwhile, more wearables measure the oxygen saturation in the blood than leave the display permanently on. The Oppo subsidiary's realme Watch S Pro is also the only smartwatch with an always-on display so far. Our review explains what else it can do and what it has over its predecessor.
1.39" | 44 g
Inge Schwabe, 15 Aug 2021 02:50
The Fitbit Charge 5 fitness tracker could be released in the fourth quarter of 2021. (Image source: Fitbit/@evleaks - edited)

Fitbit Charge 5 release date and color display upgrade teased in leaked marketing renders

Renders of the Fitbit Charge 5 tracker have been leaked, showing off the fitness and health-related accessory in a choice of three colors. The most noticeable upgrade over the Fitbit Charge 4 is the color display, and it seems the...
Daniel R Deakin, 14 Aug 2021 15:14
The Honor Watch GS 3 will be available in three colours. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Watch GS 3 presented with an industry-leading PPG heart rate monitor

Honor has unveiled the Watch GS 3, a stylish smartwatch that will be available in three colours. Reputedly, the Watch GS 3 has an industry-leading heart rate sensor too, although many details are up in the air currently.
Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2021 03:15
Samsung launches new Galaxy Buds. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung offers 'Pro' TWS features for the masses in the Galaxy Buds2

Samsung wrapped its latest Galaxy Unpacked show up with the latest generation of its Galaxy Buds. They offer many of the features found in their immediate Pro predecessors, as well as up to 20 hours of battery life and new colors....
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2021 20:24
The Galaxy Watch4 line is official. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung confirms an upgrade to body-composition analysis in the Galaxy Watch4 series

Samsung has launched its latest high-end wearables, the Galaxy Watch4 series, today (August 11, 2021). These new smartwatches incorporate the cutting-edge sensors for health metrics that include blood pressure and advanced sleep t...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2021 19:58
The Fossil Gen 6 will arrive this autumn. (Image source: u/pherbury)

Fossil begins teasing its next Wear OS smartwatch

Fossil has confirmed the name of its next smartwatch, and the first in a year. The Gen 6 will debut in the autumn and will be 'way more way faster' than its predecessors.
Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2021 20:33
The OnePlus Watch. (Source: OnePlus)

Rumor | OnePlus is making a Harry Potter Edition of its Watch

A well-known leaker claims to have found out that OnePlus is making a new, special-edition version of its first-gen Watch. Unlike the gaming theme of the last, this one is apparently Harry Potter-themed. Then again, availability i...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2021 19:17
The Logitech Zone TWS earphones are targeted at the WFH market. (Image: Logitech)

Logitech Zone TWS targets the WFH market, can pair simultaneously with a phone and a PC

Logitech has developed its first set of TWS earphones targeted at the growing work from home market. The new Logitech Zone TWS earphones can also simultaneously pair to a smartphone and a computer.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Aug 2021 13:06
The Mi Band 6 activity tracker now features a handy flashlight tool. (Image source: Xiaomi/Blender - edited)

Mi Band 6 gets flashy new feature thanks to firmware update from Xiaomi

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6, also known as the Mi Band 6, has recently received a useful feature thanks to the latest firmware update for the activity tracker. Users of the Mi Band 6 wearable will be able to use the smart band as a...
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Aug 2021 14:22
The HERO9 Black. (Source: GoPro)

GoPro ends the second quarter of 2021 with US$250 million in takings

GoPro has announced that it has made no less than US$250 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2021 (or 2Q2021). The action-cam company has also reported it has amassed 211% more subscribers compared to 2Q2020. It has also ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2021 19:09
The Galaxy Watch 4 series will be available in four sizes. (Image source: WalkingCat)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic product slides leak ahead of August 11 unveiling

Multiple Galaxy Watch 4 series product slides have leaked online. The slides offer a considerable amount of details about the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, which will both be available in two sizes. The slides also pr...
Alex Alderson, 06 Aug 2021 01:08
Honor launches the 5T Pro. (Source: Honor)

Honor launches the Play 5T Pro smartphone along with its new Earbuds 2 Lite

Honor has launched 2 new products today (August 5, 2021): a new pair of TWS earbuds and a smartphone. The Play 5T Pro has a 6.6-inch display, driven by a MediaTek processor, and a larger battery compared to the existing Play 5. Si...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Aug 2021 21:28
Realme passes an important sale milestone. (Source: Realme)

Realme announces the sale of its 100 millionth smartphone worldwide

The latest market research indicates that the brand Realme has passed an important milestone: 100 million units sold worldwide. Furthermore, it has broken the record for the time taken to sell this many devices. Realme is now in t...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Aug 2021 20:12
Fossil GEN 5 LTE smartwatch review: Good equipment, but not used optimally

Fossil GEN 5 LTE smartwatch review: Good equipment, but not used optimally

Vodafone only. Once again. Even though the Fossil Gen 5 LTE is only comparable with Vodafone (or Verizon branded smartphones in the US), we were very curious: The LTE version, which is almost identical to the regular Gen 5, is the first smartwatch of this brand for us. Our test therefore also includes basic functions such as GPS accuracy and heart rate measurements.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 | 1.28" | 54 g
Inge Schwabe, 05 Aug 2021 19:10
The Cubot ID206 supports Amazon Alexa Voice Service. (Image source: Cubot)

With Amazon Alexa: Cubot releases a budget smartwatch with voice assistant integration and 5 ATM waterproofing for under US$55

The Cubot ID206 looks an awful lot like an Apple Watch, albeit with Amazon Alexa integration. The ID206 has a heart rate sensor too, along with a 1.7-inch display and 5 ATM waterproofing. The sub-US$55 smartwatch is available in t...
Alex Alderson, 05 Aug 2021 19:00
The Zeblaze Stratos packs many features for a sub-US$100 smartwatch. (Image source: Zeblaze)

Zeblaze Stratos: GPS smartwatch with a barometer, compass, GPS and 5 ATM water resistance starts globally for US$79.99

The Zeblaze Stratos is a rugged smartwatch with plenty of features for its budget launch price of US$79.99. Not only does the device support multiple GPS modes, over 120 exercise modes and SpO2 monitoring, but it also has a 1.32-i...
Alex Alderson, 05 Aug 2021 18:42
Qualcomm code points to a faster Snapdragon Wear 5100 SoC inbound. (Image: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm code hints at new Snapdragon Wear 5100 SoC, faster Wear OS smartwatches on the horizon

Qualcomm looks like it is preparing a new Snapdragon Wear chip to coincide with the launch of Google and Samsung’s Wear OS 3. The new chip appears to carry the Snapdragon Wear 5100 branding that would make the successor to last ye...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Aug 2021 12:20
The Best Fitness Trackers

The Best Fitness Trackers

August 2021 update. Counting steps, monitoring activity, and displaying notifications from your smartphone - a smart band is the more streamlined alternative to a smartwatch. Find out which fitness trackers are good and which ones are not.
Inge Schwabe, 03 Aug 2021 22:03
Apple Watch Series 7 concept vs. Apple Watch Series 6 design. (Image source: Jon Prosser/Apple - edited)

Apple Watch Series 7 release date nears as six new model references appear in EEC filings

The Apple Watch Series 7 release date appears to be nearing as no less than six new model references have appeared in filings for the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). While it’s expected the Apple Watch Series 7 will get a new ...
Daniel R Deakin, 03 Aug 2021 13:28
The TONE FREE FP8 buds. (Source: LG)

LG releases its latest TONE FREE TWS earbuds to the US market

The TONE FREE DFP8Ws (or FP8s) are the latest generation of LG TWS earbuds that come with their own UV-emitting charging case for an "auto-cleaning" feature. The OEM has announced pricing and availability for these allegedly bacte...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2021 19:36
The new Beoplay EQ TWS earphones with ANC from Bang & Olufsen. (Image: Bang & Olufsen)

Bang & Olufsen's Beoplay EQ ANC TWS earphones target the audiophile market

Fans of high-end TWS earphones with active noise cancelling now have a new choice. Bang & Olufsen has launched the Beoplay EQ which are the first TWS earphones from the company to feature ANC coupled with its signature premium sou...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Aug 2021 13:44
Pixel Buds A with their new Comply tips. (Source: Comply)

The latest Comply foam ear-tip versions are compatible with the Pixel Buds A

The latest versions of the Comply Foam TrueGrip Pro Tips 2.0 are made for Google's latest Pixel Buds A. Therefore, these TWS accessories now have third-party add-ons geared at improved fit and comfort, due to their memory foam-bas...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2021 17:18
A Xiaomi Mi Band X could look like a combination of one of the Mi Bands with the Nubia Alpha. (Image source: Xiaomi/Nubia - edited)

Updated | Mi Band X leak suggests Xiaomi is working on a sleek smart band à la Nubia Alpha

Some details of a Xiaomi Mi Band X have leaked online, and it seems the Chinese company is looking to add something extraordinary to its hugely successful smart band lineup. The Mi Band X will apparently have a wraparound display ...
Daniel R Deakin, 31 Jul 2021 10:38
The Fitbit Charge 4 (L) and Fitbit Luxe (R) compared to the potential Fitbit Charge 5. (Image source: Fitbit/9To5Google - edited)

Fitbit Charge 5 tracker with color display possibly revealed in leaked image of Fitbit "Morgan" device

A potential Fitbit Charge 5 tracker has turned up in a single image that reveals the device has a color display. The overall design of the possible Fitbit Charge 5 is distinctly different to that of its predecessor. The tracker in...
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jul 2021 10:15
ZTE teases its new TWS earbuds. (Source: ZTE via Weibo)

Update | ZTE will launch new TWS earbuds alongside its upcoming Axon 30 smartphone

ZTE is scheduled to launch its new under-display camera phone, the Axon 30, on July 27, 2021. Now, the OEM has also just announced that 2 new pairs of TWS earbuds will join it on stage. The LiveBuds Pro sport the mics necessary fo...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2021 22:30
The ear (1) TWS earbuds. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing makes its ear (1) buds official

Following an extensive series of teasers, the Carl Pei-run start-up Nothing has formally launched its inaugural ear (1) TWS earbuds, thereby also finally revealing the peripherals' design and specs for the first time. They are to ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jul 2021 18:01
A new S21 FE render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | No launch for the Galaxy S21 FE at the August 2021 Unpacked event

Samsung is projected to provide a successor for the well-regarded Galaxy S20 FE at some point in 2021. According to the latest rumors, this will not fall on August 11, the date chosen for the OEM's next upcoming major product even...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2021 13:31
A smartphone in need of repair. (Source: YouTube)

The FTC adopts new and seemingly right to repair-friendly policies

The United States' Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a crackdown on practices that make it harder for citizens or even organizations to fix electronics themselves or seek alternatives to first-party services. The Commis...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2021 00:17
The futuristic biofuel cell looks like a prop from a science fiction movie (Image: UCSD)

The sweat from human fingertips could soon power smartwatches and other wearables

The innovative biofuel cells are capable of converting sweat and the pressure from your fingertips into electric energy, which could soon be enough to power smartwatches and other wearables and sensors. In the long term, this inve...
Enrico Frahn, 22 Jul 2021 19:56
Fossil's next smartwatch will debut before 2022, Gen 5 pictured. (Image source: Fossil)

Fossil bills its next smartwatch as the 'best possible' for the Wear OS ecosystem

Fossil wants to launch the 'best possible' smartwatch later this year, or 'best possible' considering the constraints of Wear OS at any rate. Presumably, Fossil means the Gen 6, which it has teased will run not only Wear OS 3.0, b...
Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2021 19:02
Smartwatches could soon be able to measure alcohol levels and more thanks to new sensors. (Image source: Klim Musalimov)

A new smartwatch sensor can measure blood sugar, hydration, alcohol and blood pressure levels

Smartwatches could soon be capable of measuring blood sugar, blood pressure, blood alcohol and hydration levels. The innovations come courtesy of Rockley Photonics, which has announced a biometric sensor that is small enough to fi...
Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2021 02:06
Qualcomm furthers its interest in wearables. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm seeks to strengthen its wearables arm with a new Ecosystem Accelerator Program

Qualcomm has announced that it will devote further investment and effort to its wearables business. This involves Ecosystem Accelerator Program, a new initiative to bring manufacturers, service providers, developers and vendors in...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2021 22:05
The Nord 2 will charge at "Warp" speed. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus Nord 2 is rated to stay on for a "full day" after charging for 15 minutes

The OEM OnePlus has been dropping spec-rich spoilers for its upcoming Nord 2 mid-range smartphone ahead of its launch. The latest in this series of teasers reveals that its battery is equipped with the high-end Warp Charge 65 tech...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2021 18:36
The new Galaxy Unpacked show is finally official. (Source: Samsung)

Update | Galaxy Unpacked, unleashed: Samsung sets an August 2021 date for the launch of its latest premium devices

The Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 are just 2 of the most keenly awaited new Samsung devices rumored to launch in the third quarter of 2021. Now, the OEM has finally chosen a date for this event. It has confirmed earlier tips that the e...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2021 00:17
The ear (1) charging case. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing teases its ear (1) buds with a charging-case design reveal

The new tech start-up Nothing is slated to launch its inaugural product, the ear (1) TWS buds, on July 27, 2021. However, it has chosen to share some details on the peripherals' charging case ahead of this event. Not that there is...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2021 23:51
Fitbit Luxe: Fitbit's elegant fitness tracker in review

Fitbit Luxe: Fitbit's elegant fitness tracker in review

Minimalist. The most elegant fitness tracker that we have come across so far is functionally minimalistic: Apart from health monitoring, which is certainly of high quality with Fitbit, there are hardly any additional functions on the Fitbit Luxe.
17 g
Inge Schwabe, 20 Jul 2021 18:40
The QuietComfort 45 look an awful lot like the QC35 II, pictured. (Image source: Bose)

Bose QuietComfort 45 design leaks with minor changes compared to the QuietComfort 35 II

The FCC has revealed the design of the QuietComfort 45, Bose's long-awaited successor to the QC35 II. The QC45 features minor external changes compared to its predecessor, including removing micro-USB charging and a new colourway.
Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2021 17:08

Tags

3D Printing (182) 5G (5041) Accessory (7981) AI (1648) Alder Lake (1069) AMD (5818) Android (26545) Anime / Manga (25) Apple (5599) Arc (213) ARM (8462) Arrow Lake (204) Astronomy / Space (176) Audio (2461) Benchmark (434) Biotech (306) Blackwell RTX 5000 (208) Business (11287) Camera (1422) CES 2026   Cezanne (Zen 3) (267) Charts (871) Chromebook (509) Climate (1) Comics (10) Concept / Prototype (135) Console (3266) Convertible / 2-in-1 (2129) CPU (195) Cryptocurrency (388) Cyberlaw (667) Deal (5225) Desktop (6919) DIY (278) Drone (108) E-Ink (121) E-Mobility (3588) Education (62) Exclusive (32) Fail (1989) FemTech (12) Foldable (1714) Gadget (4692) Galaxy A (213) Galaxy M (10) Galaxy S (2709) Galaxy Tab (646) Game Releases (480) Gamecheck (224) Gamescom 2025   Gaming (17007) Geforce (4755) Google Pixel (1558) GPU (2131) Hack / Data Breach (24) Handheld (1275) Health (5) Home Theater (967) How To (87) Humor (15) IFA 2025   Intel (2124) Intel Evo (385) Internet of Things (IoT) (846) iOS (1264) iPad (300) iPad Pro (673) iPhone (2673) Jasper Lake (60) Laptop (12921) Launch (8922) Leaks / Rumors (15423) Linux / Unix (938) List (325) Lucienne (Zen 2) (50) Lunar Lake (228) MacBook (1095) macOS (100) Meteor Lake (378) Microsoft (231) Mini PC (1404) Monitor (2162) Movies / TV-Shows (84) MS Surface (61) MSI (499) NAS (34) Nova Lake (2) Nvidia (644) Open Source (279) Opinion (302) Panther Lake   Public Transport (14) Radeon (486) Raptor Lake (714) Renewable (384) Renoir (379) Retro (48) Review Snippet (1361) RISC-V (54) Robot / Robotics (71) Robot Vacuum (32) Rollable   Rugged (150) Ryzen (Zen) (2132) Samsung (627) Science (745) Security (1406) Server/Datacenter (102) Single-Board Computer (SBC) (559) Smart Home (3007) Smartphone (25806) Smartwatch (4137) Snapdragon X Series (115) Social Media (150) Software (9626) Sports / e-Sports (104) Storage (2588) Tablet (5306) ThinkPad (1619) Thunderbolt (1332) Touchscreen (8059) Ultrabook (2675) Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) (950) Wearable (5278) Wi-Fi 7 (217) Windows (8081) Workstation (1306) XPS (418) Zen 3 (Vermeer) (350) Zen 4 (550) Zen 5 (379) Zen 6 (9)
Please share our article, every link counts!
Mail Logo
Redaktion, 2013-05- 8 (Update: 2013-09-27)