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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
Zepp has an advanced new wearables feature. (Source: Zepp Health)

Zepp Health plans to upgrade its Amazfit smartwatches with support for blood-pressure monitoring

Zepp Health has announced a new function for its popular Amazfit wearables at its 2021 Next Beat Future of Health conference, which it calls "Blood Pressure Measurement on the Wrist". It is based on an algorithm that estimates thi...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2021 23:52
Zepp Health unveils its new OS. (Source: Zepp Health)

Zepp Health unveils its new in-house dedicated OS and chipset for next-gen smartwatches

Zepp Health, formerly Huami, has now made its replacement for its current Amazfit OS official. It is rated to be much lighter, smoother and more battery-friendly than its predecessor. Consumers might find it on next-gen wearables ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2021 23:08
The Realme Band 2 has a larger and squarer display compared to the first-gen Realme Band fitness tracker. (Image source: @OnLeaks/Digit/Realme - edited)

Realme Band 2 impresses in new renders with larger display and classier looks than the first-gen Realme Band fitness tracker

New Realme Band 2 renders have turned up showing how different the fitness tracker looks in comparison to the original Realme Band wearable. The good-looking Realme Band 2 is expected to feature blood-pressure monitoring and possi...
Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jul 2021 22:01
The PineTime has been a developer-first smartwatch so far. (Image source: PINE64)

PINE64 releases a consumer version of the PineTime, its US$26.99 smartwatch

PINE64 has re-released its developer-friendly PineTime smartwatch. This time, PINE64 aims the PineTime at consumers but without hiking the price up. The revised model is pre-built, comes with an OS installed and is IP67 water resi...
Alex Alderson, 16 Jul 2021 02:17
The Galaxy Watch 4 series will contain an Exynos W920 SoC. (Image source: Amazon Canada)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 series SoC, RAM and storage details emerge

More details about the Galaxy Watch 4 series have leaked. According to a new report, Samsung has developed a new SoC for its upcoming Wear OS-based smartwatches that will significant performance improvements compared to the Galaxy...
Alex Alderson, 16 Jul 2021 00:14
The YH-L700A headphones. (Source: Yamaha)

Yamaha's latest on-ear headphones launch with ANC and 3D Sound Field technology

Yamaha claims to have drawn on decades of experience with enhancing 2-channel audio at the home-theater level to develop 3D Sound Field for its new YH-L700A headphones. It focuses on adapting to the wearer's head movements to keep...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2021 23:38
Renders of the Apple headset based on a leaked artist impression. (Image: Antonio De Rosa)

Rumor: Apple to introduce Apple Glass AR at WWDC 2022 with new companion iPod

Renowned tech evangelist Robert Scoble has posted a tweet claiming that Apple’s long-awaited Apple Glass AR headset is due to make its first appearance at WWDC 2022. It will be joined by a new iPod that is said to be integral to t...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Jul 2021 11:47
The NeoBuds Pro. (Source: Edifier)

Edifier launches its first-gen Hi-Res-certified TWS earbuds through Indiegogo

Edifier asserts that its NeoBuds Pro are a world first, in that they are TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC) and an official Hi-Res certification for sound quality and immersion. The new accessories also have an excep...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jul 2021 22:08
The IMILAB W12 has IP68 water and dust resistance, among other features. (Image source: IMILAB)

IMILAB W12: New smartwatch from Xiaomi's ecosystem comes with IP68 certification and up to 30 days of battery life

The IMILAB W12 is a new smartwatch from Xiaomi's ecosystem that has a lot going for it. According to the manufacturer, the W12 is IP68 certified and should last up to 30 days between charges.
Alex Alderson, 14 Jul 2021 20:33
The new Connected limited edition. (Source: TAG Heuer)

TAG Heuer announces a new Super Mario Limited Edition of its luxury Connected smartwatch

The TAG Heuer Connected is one of the most premium Wear OS smartwatches out there. Its latest, variant might be a big draw for some of its fans, with its re-designed Super Mario-themed case and colorway. On the other hand, it will...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jul 2021 16:43
The Galaxy Z Fold3 in one of its alleged new colors. (Source: Twitter)

Galaxy Unpacked: a famous leaker purports to spoil the Samsung event with an entire threadful of leaks

Samsung has yet to specify when its next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place or what will debut during the show. However, Evan Blass has released an entire salvo of tweets revealing pretty much every device to be showcased there...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jul 2021 22:15
Amazfit's new TWS earbud teaser. (Source: Amazfit)

Amazfit teases its new, heart rate-sensing TWS earbuds

Amazfit has announced that its next pair of TWS earbuds will be unveiled during its upcoming “Future of Health” event. The popular health-wearable brand claims that they will help the user improve their posture in addition to thei...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jul 2021 15:00
Huawei Watch 3 Pro: The first smartwatch with Harmony OS in review

Huawei Watch 3 Pro: The first smartwatch with Harmony OS in review

Flexible The Huawei Watch 3 Pro is the first smartwatch with the Harmony OS operating system. The interface looks familiar. New features of the Watch include the Huawei App Gallery and LTE. Unlike wearables with WearOS so far, Huawei does not only use the Vodafone network.
HiSilicon Hi6262 | 1.43" | 64 g
Inge Schwabe, 10 Jul 2021 16:20
Some people may suffer from long-term symptoms, even after defeating the deadly coronavirus (Image: Fusion Medical Animation)

New study says wearables like the Apple Watch can detect long-term COVID-19 symptoms

As the coronavirus pandemic is hopefully nearing its end, many people around the globe are fighting the long-term effects after overcoming a COVID-19 infection. According to a new study, wearables like the Apple Watch can help wit...
Enrico Frahn, 09 Jul 2021 18:49
EPOPOOS' latest smartwatch has a large AMOLED display and costs under US$60. (Image source: EPOPOOS)

EPOPOOS launches a smartwatch with an AMOLED display, IP67 certification and local music playback support for US$59.99

Currently, EPOPOOS is selling a comparatively well-equipped smartwatch, not least because of its AMOLED display. The device supposedly supports Bluetooth 5.0, up to 20 days of battery life and heart rate tracking, too.
Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2021 15:14
Fitbit seemingly has an Oura-style smart ring in development. (Image source: Oura)

The next Fitbit wearable could be a ring with many health tracking features

Fitbit may be known for its smartwatches, but it seemingly has other ideas up its sleeve. The wearable will support many of the health tracking features that smartwatches do, and may be more accurate to boot.
Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2021 01:25
Nothing teases its ear (1) buds..sort of. (Source: Twitter)

Nothing reveals its inaugural TWS earbuds' pricing ahead of their launch

Carl Pei's new start-up, Nothing, will finally put a product to its name later in July 2021. It has just let the starting price for this product, a pair of TWS earbuds called ear (1), slip prior to this event. Meanwhile, its found...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jul 2021 19:21
Could the "Buds2" really have ANC? (Source: 91Mobiles)

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 might have ANC after all: new leak

It is thought that Samsung will introduce new TWS earbuds called the Galaxy Buds2 alongside other products such as the Galaxy Z Fold3 later in 2021. These accessories have been painted as mid-tier devices due to their rumored lack...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jul 2021 14:48
Sony's can be quite quirky at times with its product design as its new Neckband Speaker show. (Image: Sony)

Weird Sony strikes again with new SRS-NB10 wearable shoulder speakers

Sony has launched its latest set of speakers, but they aren’t what you might expect. Its new SRS-NB10 is a wearable stereo speaker that sits on a user’s shoulders that have been targeted at the work from home market, but are also ...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 07 Jul 2021 12:43
The FCC approves new Dizo button-phones. (Source: FCC via GSMArena)

Update | Realme will launch its first-ever button-phones soon under its new Dizo brand

Dizo is Realme's first spin-off under its new TechLife smart product ecosystem. This branding has been spotted on 2 new feature phones, rumored to be called the Star 500 and 300. With removable batteries to power their tiny screen...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jul 2021 15:43
The Kospet Optimus 2 has a 1.6-inch display. (Image source: Kospet)

Kospet Optimus 2: A bizarre smartwatch that runs Android with a massive battery and an LTE modem

The Kospet Optimus 2 has a 1.6-inch display, a 1,260 mAh battery and runs Android, rather than Google's Wear OS platform. Kospet has even included a 13 MP camera for good measure.
Alex Alderson, 05 Jul 2021 19:56
A fresh Galaxy Buds2 render. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Samsung Galaxy Buds2: a new leak purports to reveal the TWS earbuds' price ahead of launch

Samsung's next TWS earbuds are predicted to launch as the Galaxy Buds2. Now, a new leak may reveal their starting price ahead of their launch. The new alleged detail might put them squarely in the middle tier of their market.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jun 2021 21:48
Nothing teases its upcoming ear (1) buds. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing announces a launch date for its inaugural ear (1) TWS buds

Carl Pei's latest tech start-up Nothing has just set a date for the launch of its first-ever product. The ear (1) TWS earphones are now set to debut on July 27, 2021. The new OEM asserts that they will offer a "pure sound experien...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jun 2021 15:09
A new Galaxy Buds2 render. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 will launch at MWC 2021 in a new color

Samsung is now touted to add a new color to its TWS earbud spectrum at the ongoing Mobile World Congress of 2021, according to an "exclusive" 91Mobiles leak. The blog claims that the "Galaxy Buds2" will be available in a relativel...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jun 2021 14:59
Samsung's new detachable patent. (Source: WIPO via 91Mobiles)

Samsung patents a phone with its own detachable fitness band

Increasingly flexible, well-fitting wearables may become more of an option in the future as the technology improves. Samsung may have this eventuality covered with a new patent that consists of a completely new kind of 2-in-1 devi...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jun 2021 23:27
Apple did not appreciate all the AirPods Max leaks. (Source: Apple)

Apple reportedly unleashes its lawyers on various creators in a bid to stop leaks

Apple releases products that are often hotly anticipated, and are thus usually subject to a constant flow of pre-launch leaks in an almost inevitable fashion. Now, it seems the Cupertino giant has taken issue with all these spoile...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jun 2021 15:26
TCL has more new 5G products. (Source: TCL)

MWC 2021 | TCL teases a new and cheap 5G phone for later in 2021

TCL is at MWC to hint at upcoming products as well as launch new ones. Going by the OEM's new teasers, they include a new and particularly affordable addition to the 20 5G smartphone series. In the meantime, the company has also i...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jun 2021 22:57
The new NXTWEAR G. (Source: TCL)

MWC 2021 | TCL launches its first-gen USB type-C smart glasses

TCL has made its new NXTWEAR G smart glasses official. The new wearable has Sony OLED lenses equating to a 140-inch view, which can display content from a USB type-C-enabled mobile device or laptop or 2-in-1. The OEM claims it is ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2021 22:48
TicWatch E3 review: Almost as well-equipped as Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro 3 top smartwatch

TicWatch E3 review: Almost as well-equipped as Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro 3 top smartwatch

Good genes. In terms of the core equipment, the hardware of the WearOS smartwatch is identical to that of the TicWatch Pro 3. This makes it attractive as an affordable alternative to Mobvoi's current top model, particularly since other manufacturers still use the older SoCs instead of the Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 | 1.30"
Inge Schwabe, 24 Jun 2021 20:16
The KK70 is comparatively cheap for the features it offers. (Image source: AliExpress)

KK70: A smartwatch with a stainless steel chassis, a digital crown and an AMOLED display for under US$50

The KK70 may retail for less than US$50, but it has a lot going for it, nonetheless. For one, the smartwatch has an AMOLED display with a reported 32-bit colour depth. The manufacturer has also included a stainless steel case, amo...
Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2021 20:10
The Titanium Elektron is an automatic watch with smartwatch features. (Image source: Sequent)

Titanium Elektron: An automatic watch that packs plenty of smartwatch features

The Titanium Elektron combines the benefits of an automatic watch with the health tracking features of a smartwatch. Hence, the Titanium Elektron could be a good alternative to the likes of the Apple Watch, which needs recharging ...
Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2021 20:01
Nothing announces a new partnership. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing announces its plan to launch its first-gen TWS earbuds through Selfridges in the UK

Carl Pei's latest start-up Nothing has announced that it will release its first products, the "innovative" ear (1) TWS earbuds, in the summer of 2021. Now, it has also revealed that it has secured a partnership with the high-end ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jun 2021 23:09
The Amazfit GTR 2e and GTS 2e finally receive Amazon Alexa support. (Image source: Amazfit)

The Amazfit GTR 2e and GTS 2e receive a major new feature with their latest software updates

Amazfit has announced new updates for the GTR 2e and GTS 2e. The updates add a significant feature to the smartwatches that should make them easier to use.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jun 2021 23:03
The Vwar Rex Pro supports local music playback, among other features. (Image source: Vwar)

Vwar Rex Pro: A budget smartwatch with an AMOLED display, IP67 certification and 4 GB of storage

The Vwar Rex Pro is an affordable smartwatch with plenty of features. The Rex Pro has an AMOLED display, IP67 certification, 4 GB of storage and a 300 mAh battery. The Vwar Rex Pro starts at US$59.53 and is available in four colou...
Alex Alderson, 22 Jun 2021 21:09
The Echo Dot, Ring Doorbell, and Galaxy Watch 3 have been deemed super creepy by Mozilla. (Image source: Mozilla/Amazon/Samsung - edited)

Mozilla roasts the Amazon Echo Dot, Ring Video Doorbell, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 for being "super creepy"

Mozilla, the organization behind the popular Firefox browser, has taken some pot-shots at popular tech gadgets for being “super creepy”. The Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker, Ring doorbells and cameras, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3...
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jun 2021 12:30
A Nothing concept device. (Source: Nothing)

Carl Pei reveals that the inaugural Nothing TWS earbud launch has been postponed

OnePlus' co-founder Carl Pei has followed the launch of his new start-up Nothing with an announcement for that of its inaugural product, the ear (1) true-wireless stereo (TWS) devices, in June 2021. However, it seems the buds will...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jun 2021 17:04
Google might be about to enhance Find My Device. (Source: XDA)

Rumor | Google is working on cloning Apple's Find My service

Google already provides a Find My Device service for Android. Now, a new leak suggests that it is working on making it more like Apple's version. The Mountain View giant is reportedly working on a new OS option that allows devices...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jun 2021 18:44
Garmin has provided multiple Forerunner smartwatches with new features. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin rolls out updates with new features to multiple Forerunner smartwatches

Garmin is currently rolling out significant updates to its Forerunner smartwatch series. So far, the company has issued updates to the Forerunner 45, 45S, 245, 245 Music, 745 and 945. All have received new features with their late...
Alex Alderson, 18 Jun 2021 00:06
Oppo Band Sport in review: The smart everyday companion emerges as an iffy fitness tracker

Oppo Band Sport in review: The smart everyday companion emerges as an iffy fitness tracker

Changeable. Controlling music, triggering the camera, checking the weather - the Oppo Band Sport offers useful functions and is a smart companion in everyday life. As a fitness tracker, however, the wearable falls short of its capabilities even for a simple sports wristband.
1.10" | 23 g
Inge Schwabe, 17 Jun 2021 02:55
The Lemfo T92 has a rugged design and plenty of sensors. (Image source: Lemfo)

Lemfo T92: Budget smartwatch with built-in earbuds, local music playback and IP68 certification launches

The Lemfo T92 is a strange smartwatch, not least because of its built-in TWS earbuds. However, the smartwatch also packs a host of sensors, a large battery and is IP68 certified.
Alex Alderson, 17 Jun 2021 00:59
The TicWatch E3 is only available in one colour, despite impressions to the contrary. (Image source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi TicWatch E3 launched at a bargain price for a Snapdragon Wear 4100 smartwatch

While Google is yet to detail all aspects of its Wear OS reboot, Mobvoi has released a new Wear OS smartwatch. The TicWatch E3 shares many features with the TicWatch Pro 3, including a Wear 4100 SoC and 1 GB of RAM. The TicWatch E...
Alex Alderson, 16 Jun 2021 19:35
Realme introduces its second-gen smartwatch. (Source: Realme)

Realme announces a global debut for its Watch 2 and 2 Pro, if not its laptop

Realme has released its Watch 2 and 2 Pro to the European market today (June 16, 2021), during an event also rumored to reveal the OEM's first-gen laptop. This did not transpire as anticipated, although the launch did show the bra...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jun 2021 21:47
The Galaxy Watch 3. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: a new FCC leak confirms a 4G/LTE variant

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved 2 new Samsung devices, the SM-R880 and SM-R885, for sale. As they are thought to be 2 versions of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 4, this may put the flagship wearables closer to ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2021 22:04
Xiaomi previews its new smartwatch. (Source: Twitter)

Xiaomi teases the launch of the new Mi Watch Revolve Active in India

Xiaomi has announced that it will release a new smartwatch to the Indian market soon. This new wearable is called the Active version of the Mi Watch Revolve, and does not appear hugely different from that pre-existing smartwatch. ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2021 15:21
The Studio Buds' only render to date. (Source: Twitter)

Rumor | The Beats Studio Buds will launch "imminently" and cost around US$150

Apple's next personal audio devices are projected to come from the Beats brand and to be called the Studio Buds. The prolific leaker Jon Prosser now asserts that these TWS earbuds will cost no more than US$150 and may launch very ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2021 14:50
The Opus X headphones. (Source: Razer)

Razer's latest Opus wireless headphones drop THX branding for a reduced starting price

Razer has launched the new Opus X headphones via its own website. These new wireless accessories have emerged as a new mid-range variant of their series, compared to the original Opus cans. They support active noise cancellation (...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2021 14:43
The Midnight Blue model will cost as much as the Black and Silver models do. (Image source: Sony)

Sony refreshes the WH-1000XM4 in a Midnight Blue colourway

Sony has added to the colour options in which it already sold the WH-1000XM4. From the middle of this month, the company will begin selling its latest over-ear headphones in Midnight Blue, which also has gold accents. The Midnight...
Alex Alderson, 11 Jun 2021 14:15
The Beats Studio Buds appear in NCC testing. (Source: NCC via MacRumors)

Apple's Beats Studio Buds pop by Taiwan's NCC ahead of their launch

Apple's 'other' personal audio brand, Beats, is projected to release its next product, a pair of TWS earphones, soon. Now, a new leak indicates that they have picked up NCC clearance for sale in Taiwan, suggesting they are not too...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2021 21:14
The Facebook smartwatch is said to be coming in 2022. (Image: XDA-Developers)

Facebook's first smartwatch targeted for next summer, will do double duty as a standalone camera

Facebook is prepping its first smartwatch that can also double as standalone camera of sorts. According to The Verge, the new smartwatch will feature two cameras and can be detached from a watch band and used for taking photos and...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Jun 2021 12:52

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