Wearable

The Garmin event database has been improved, presumably via the latest smartphone app update, Version 4.70. You can use the feature to find races in your area, with additional filters to find the right match. Plus, you can add the race to your training calendar to optimize your workout regime ahead of the event.

Realme has set a date on which it will unleash the GT5 on the Android flagship smartphone market. They will be joined by a new addition to the Buds Air 5 series, slated to share their Pro siblings' "class-leading" active noise cancellation despite possibly starting for less. The new TWS earbuds are slated to become available in India as well as China soon.

1MORE's flagship TWS accessories have fallen to a sub-US$100 price during the OEM's latest online sales event. The EVO earbuds are joined by the SonoFlow ANC headphones in this sale, and by the colorful ComfoBuds Mini. Most items on offer require a specific code for the maximum discount available.

Updated: Polish retailer reveals pricing and earlier shipment dates.
According to a new report, Xiaomi still intends to release the Smart Band 8 globally. Reputedly, shipments may not begin until October, six months after the fitness tracker debuted in Xiaomi's home market.

Creative has announced a collaboration with XMEMS, a specialist in MEMS-based speakers, for its future TWS earphone lineup. The new tech could help Creative's products stand out from the competition in terms of sound quality, compactness and robustness.

It appears that the Legion Go will launch with a few tricks up its sleeve when it debuts later this year. According to multiple sources, Lenovo will distinguish the Legion Go from its peers with the Legion Smart Glasses, a pair of AR glasses designed to create an immersive gaming experience without needing an external monitor.

Oppo has revealed first details about the Watch 4 Pro, its next flagship smartwatch. So far, the company has outlined that the Watch 4 Pro will combine the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset with 2 GB of RAM and a power-efficient Bluetooth chipset. New health tracking features are headed the way of the Oppo Watch 4 Pro too, including a skin temperature sensor.

Garmin has started rolling out a new beta update for Fenix 7, Fenix 7S and Fenix 7X smartwatches. Also available for the Enduro 2, Epix 2, Quatix 7 and Marq 2 series, Beta Version 14.30 introduces over 20 changes with a focus on addressing outstanding bugs and issues.

The Garmin Public Beta Version 13.19 has been released for the Instinct 2, Instinct 2s, Instinct 2X and Instinct crossover smartwatches. The update contains a fix for a bug related to language settings. Garmin notes that the software is a Release Candidate, meaning a version of the update should soon be available for all wearables.

Mobvoi has announced that its latest flagship smartwatch will be available in a color besides black soon. In the meantime, the OEM is offering the opportunity to win the ~US$300 wearable in its new shade. The odds of doing so are in favor of those with the generative AI prompts that best fit the theme of Mobvoi's new contest.

Garmin has released Public Beta 2.51 for the Venu Sq 2. The latest software includes a new activity, several improvements, and bug fixes. The company notes that v2.51 is a Release Candidate, meaning Garmin intends to roll out a public version of the firmware in the near future.

Ultrahuman has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its new Ring Air, shipping worldwide this Fall. Multiple pledge levels are offered, including a lifetime subscription and optional coverage in case of accidental damage. The wearable offers biometric tracking, monitoring your skin temperature and sleep.

Two leakers have shared the first video of the Bose QuietComfort, the cheaper alternative to the QuietComfort Ultra. The seemingly official promotional video showcases the design of Bose's new over-ear headphones and a few important features.

The Garmin Public Beta 15.10 has been released for the Venu 2, Venu 2S and Venu 2 Plus smartwatches. The update is nearly identical to the last two but is the first in the 15.xx cycle for the Venu 2 Plus. The latest software should be automatically pushed to wearables enrolled on the Beta Program.

Movano has submitted a 510(k) to the FDA for its Evie Ring, a first for the brand. The filing includes data demonstrating the accuracy of the wearable’s heart rate and SpO2 sensors. However, a later-than-expected submission date has led to the announcement of a delay in the product’s launch.

Amazfit has launched the Cheetah Square, the third model in the Cheetah series. The Cheetah Square has a large AMOLED display, a digital crown and dual-band GPS, all within a case that weighs 25 g.

The Smart Band 8 Pro is Xiaomi's latest smartwatch, and one that it equips with a 1.74-inch AMOLED display. The Smart Band 8 Pro also supports location services, NFC payments and has a display that delivers 600 nits peak brightness, all for CNY 399 (~US$55).

Jabra is now tipped to update its Elite series of TWS earbuds with new flagship and Active variants. They have reportedly leaked as the 10 and 8 Active respectively, and may launch as Made for iPhone- (MFi) and Hey Google-certified devices. The higher-end models might get the better ANC specs, while the Actives may be touted as the "world's toughest earbuds" thanks to advanced ingress-protection ratings.

Astell&Kern has launched is latest audiophile-grade TWS earphones targeted at discerning listeners. The new buds feature a built-in 32-bit DAC and Knowles balanced armature drivers.

Bose will soon launch the QuietComfort Ultra, a pair of high-end over-ear headphones that will marginally undercut the Apple AirPods Max. Reportedly launching next month, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra has now been pictured in a series of hands-on photos that reveal a few new details about the forthcoming headphones.

Garmin has announced that it has removed the latest beta build for the Fenix 7 series, which it started rolling out yesterday. Apparently, Beta Version 14.28 breaks Bluetooth and wireless connectivity for some smartwatches, with up to 10% of models affected so far.

According to various reports, Bose is lining up the release of two new pairs of premium Bluetooth headphones and not just one, as was previously suggested. Launching next month, the Bose QuietComfort and QuietComfort Ultra will replace the current QuietComfort 45, with Bose offering more advanced technologies in the Ultra than the regular QuietComfort.

Various sources have revealed details about the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, Bose's next flagship pair of wireless earbuds. Reputedly, Bose has packed many of the features of the forthcoming QuietComfort Ultra headphones into the earbuds, despite their diminutive size. Pricing, a release date and various specifications have leaked too.

Xiaomi has now confirmed the imminent arrival of the Smart Band 8 Pro, a device that looks more like a conventional smartwatch than its fitness tracker branding suggests. Arriving next week alongside the MIX Fold 3, the Smart Band 8 Pro also looks the spitting image of recent Apple Watch models.

Huawei has delivered a major update for the Watch 4 Pro, one of the company's latest smartwatches. Rolling out in China as the HarmonyOS 3.1.0.168, the update is said to add several new features to the Watch 4 Pro, as well as power consumption and performance optimisations.

Garmin has rolled out Beta Version 13.18 for Instinct 2 series and Crossover smartwatches. Available to download now manually, the update contains bug fixes for all eligible smartwatches, as well as more improvements for its new Gaming activity.

According to a reliable leaker, Oppo is working on delivering new flagship smartwatches under the banner of the Watch 5 series. At the top of the pile will sit the Watch 5 Pro, which will build on last year's Watch 3 Pro with a larger battery and other familiar features.

It appears that Garmin is preparing replacements for the Venu 2, Venu 2S and Venu 2 Plus. As expected, the company is developing the Venu 3 and Venu 3S, which are rumoured to be on track for an introduction month during IFA 2023 in Berlin.

Garmin has brought even more bug fixes and improvements to the Fenix 7, Fenix 7S and Fenix 7X series, among other smartwatches. Beta Version 14.27 contains 20 changes from Beta Version 14.26, including 15 bug fixes.

Immersed has launched its first headset it is calling the Visor XR. Like the Apple Vision Pro, it is focused on the new spatial computing paradigm but is focused not on entertainment, but work.

Garmin has released new beta updates for the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965. Rolling out as Beta Version 16.12, the updates bring numerous bug fixes and changes to both smartwatches, with more headed to the Forerunner 965 than the Forerunner 265.

The Venu 2 and Venu 2S have received bug fixes via a new beta update. Available as Beta Version 15.08, the update makes a few changes to both smartwatches as Garmin works towards offering a new stable build.

Carl Pei has launched a new Nothing sub-brand that he is calling CMF by Nothing. The letters stand for "Color, Material, and Finish" with the first products set to launch later this year.

Apple's vaunted Vision Pro headset is not attracting the level of developer interest that the company would have hoped. Sessions at specially set up visionOS labs are reported to have been under filled which does not bode well for potential killer apps to accompany its launch in 2024.

Garmin has rolled out Beta Version 14.26 to various smartwatches, including the Fenix 7, Fenix 7s and Fenix 7X. The new beta build features 19 changes from Beta Version 14.24, including the return of disabling touch inputs within the swim app.

Honor is now offering its latest smartwatch in Europe. Sold as the Honor Watch 4, the smartwatch has a large AMOLED display, a simple design and up to 10 days of battery life. One of the smartwatch's compelling features is missing from the global model, though.

A renowned leaker has revealed the watch faces that Google plans to offer exclusively on this year's Pixel Watch 2. With greater customisation options, the Pixel Watch 2 will also support dynamic theming thanks to Wear OS 4.

Amazfit has expanded its roster of smartwatches with the Bip 5, an affordable model that retails for less than US$100 in the Eurozone. The Amazfit Bip 5 features a large display and is available in three colours at launch.

Samsung's second-gen smart tag is indeed on track to launch soon, according to new documentation from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The regulator indicates that it may have grown in size compared to the inaugural Galaxy SmartTag, and contains two antenna types for different modes of connecting to paired or related devices. Accordingly, the SmartTag2 is thought to consolidate the features of Samsung's standard and premium smart tracker devices in this generation.

Garmin is rolling out Beta Version 13.16 to Instinct 2 series and Crossover smartwatches. Beta Version 13.16 features a few changes and improvements as Garmin moves towards issuing a new stable build.

The gaming brand RedMagic has announced that the TWS earbuds made to go with its top-end 8S Pro smartphone have just gone global. The Cyberbuds DAO boast some of the most cutting-edge specs available, conferred by their "flagship Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.3 chipset" and audio platform. They include potentially ultra-low latency and support for the aptX codec as well as LHDC 5.0.

POCO's latest TWS earbuds have launched as the brand's first-gen Pods, which, as the name suggests, entails a close resemblance to certain Apple accessories. They come in completely different colors, however, and are rated to "fast charge" their "30-hour" battery via USB type-C. The Pods make compromises on their noise-cancelling technology and driver size to retail at well under US$50 in their new market of India.

Some new leaks purport to spill more details on the new Apple Watch line-up for 2023, the second-gen Ultra version included. There may not be much deviation from the norm involved in the Series 9 variants compared to their predecessors, even if they do come with a specs boost. The Ultra, on the other hand, might get a welcome change of finish for its titanium casing.

Sony's alleged quest to make wireless earbuds that match the PlayStation 5 (PS5) may have reached a pivotal stage, which would be their approval for sale by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The US regulator has also given their "USB Transceiver" (no prizes for guessing why that is a thing) a pass for launch alongside them.

Sony has pushed the biggest update yet to the WH-1000XM5 following the release of the smaller WF-1000XM5. Rolling out as firmware version 2.0.2, the new update brings several major changes to the WH-1000XM5, including head tracking for a more immersive listening experience.

The Noise Luna Ring has been revealed in India. The titanium-shelled wearable can be used to track over 70 biometrics, with broader scores to give you a quick overview of your health. Sensors on the device can measure heart rate, SpO2 and skin temperature, with statistics viewable in an app.

The latest RingConn iOS and Android apps, v1.7.0, are now downloadable. The newest versions bring widgets to Android users, offering additional metrics to iOS customers. Other improvements have been made to vital signs charts and the login process.

Garmin has released Beta Version 14.24 for various smartwatches. Arriving after Beta Version 14.23 debuted, the new beta build focuses on addressing outstanding bugs, with a few new features thrown in for good measure.

According to a report, Google plans to offer the Pixel Watch 2 with only an aluminium housing. Succeeding the current stainless steel model, the Pixel Watch 2 should be lighter but more susceptible to scratching and less durable overall.