Wearable

Huawei has already confirmed the impending arrival of the Watch GT Cyber, a new spin-off in the Watch GT series. Now, a hands-on photo has emerged online just days before the smartwatch's introduction. Seemingly, the Watch GT Cyber has an innovative design that will allow you to use the smartwatch without its bulky outer case.

A well-known leaker has published new images of Motorola's next smartwatch. While an earlier leak presented the Moto Watch 200 with a squircle-shaped display, new images imply this will not be the case. Instead, the Moto Watch 200 will look an awful lot like its predecessor, the Moto Watch 100.

The Amazfit GTR, GTS 4 and GTS 4 Mini smartwatches are currently discounted at Amazon in the US and Canada, with up to US$30 off. The gadgets feature health-tracking tools such as heart rate, blood oxygen and stress level monitors. Plus, the watches have built-in Amazon Alexa, allowing you to control them with voice commands.

Xiaomi has launched a new pair of headphones in China. Already available globally via third-party retailers, the headphones use bone conduction to transmit sound, rather than traditional drivers. The Xiaomi Bone Conduction Headphones also offer Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, IP66 dust and water resistance, plus up to 12 hours of battery life.

The Montblanc Summit 3 Smartwatch x Naruto is now available. The new product is similar to the standard model, with a heart rate sensor and NFC payment tools. The special edition smartwatch features custom animated watch faces and design elements on the watch casing and strap inspired by the Naruto universe.

Sony has announced a substantial update for some of its recent earbuds. The update, which will reach the LinkBuds S first, will enable Bluetooth Multipoint for connecting to two devices simultaneously. According to Sony, the LinkBuds and WF-1000XM4 are also in line for the feature update.

Carl Pei's tech company Nothing has just introduced the ear (stick) as the second in its line of audio accessories. The product's individual earbuds look a lot like those of the inaugural ear (1); however, the OEM asserts that they come with upgraded drivers, an improved Clear Voice algorithm for calls and a reduced weight. On that note, the ear (stick) gets its name from the radical shift in charging case, also rated to extend the buds' total battery life, compared to its predecessor.

Huawei has unveiled the Watch GT 3 SE, a new model in the Watch GT 3 series. Effectively a cheaper offshoot of the regular Watch GT 3, the Watch GT 3 SE still has a round AMOLED display and up to 14 days of battery life, among other features.

The LIGE smartwatch, with listed health features including blood pressure, blood oxygen level and heart rate tracking, is available globally via AliExpress. You can also use the device to unlock doors via NFC and make or receive calls thanks to a Bluetooth 5.1 connection to your smartphone.

Huawei has officially confirmed the launch of the Watch GT Cyber, its next flagship smartwatch. Arriving in early November alongside the Pocket S, the Watch GT Cyber is billed as offering a 'new trend on your wrist' and appears to feature an eye-catching design.

The public Alpha version 10.37 update for Garmin Fenix 7 and Epix smartwatches is now available. The latest software includes several enhancements to the recently added Morning Report feature, summarising your day ahead. The company also claims that the update resolves a battery drain issue.

The Garmin Beta version 23.80 update has been revealed and is rolling out to eligible models. The latest software brings new customizable shortcuts to the gadget and two bug fixes. The update, which follows the recent public Alpha 23.73 release, will be automatically pushed to wearables signed up to the Garmin Beta program.

Porsche Design and Garmin have teamed up to launch a new special edition of the Epix 2 smartwatch. The wearable has Porsche branding with a red, silver and black design and comes with two exclusive customizable watch faces. As with the original model, the watch has up to 16 days of battery life and features such as GPS, Garmin Pay and a heart rate monitor.

Samsung is said to have started developing a competitor to the Oura Ring series. Dubbed the Galaxy Ring, the device has already reached the USPTO, which reveals a few details about its application.

The smart home OEM TCL has announced that it will throw a Hallowe'en party for its public in 2022 - in the metaverse, that is. It will be held in the "Dream House" the OEM has built on the Roblox gaming platform. TCL will offer personalized avatar costumes at the door, after which a guest can visit showcases for products such as the company's "popular" TVs with cutting-edge miniLED panels.

iQOO has made the latest addition to its flagship-killing Neo series of Android smartphones official. Its top-end MediaTek processor runs a new build of OriginOS Ocean out of the box, whereas its main rear camera is an up-to-date 50MP shooter with OIS. The surprisingly affordable flagship-grade device has launched alongside a range of iQOO-branded TWS earbuds, a smartphone cooler and a clip-on controller.

Soundcore touts its latest VR P10 Gaming Earbuds as the first audio products of their kind to be officially approved for use with the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset. They come with a USB type-C dongle for potentially reduced latency over a 2.4 GHz wireless connection, and are rated for up to 24 hours of use between charges.

1MORE has introduced its latest wireless earphones as its first ever audio accessories with spatial audio. The OEM claims that this upgrade confers a "3D", "cinematic" and "immersive" experience on the Aeros. The TWS buds also support its brand's active noise cancelling (ANC) features with a new, algorithmically-enhanced 6-mic system for potentially clearer voice calls.

Garmin has released a new Alpha version software update for the Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S. Available as V10.05, the update enables several new features for both smartwatches while also delivering several bug fixes and improvements.

The Nothing Ear (1) is over a year old at this point, with the company pushing 15 updates to the earbuds since their release. However, Nothing CEO Carl Pei has confirmed that the Ear (1) earbuds will soon cost 1.5x more than they currently do. Incidentally, the Nothing Ear (1) will become more expensive on the same day that the Ear (1) Stick arrives.

Apple has patented its own glove for virtual reality applications. The accessory incorporates a comprehensive array of sensors that might translate hand and finger movement to a game or metaverse-like environment with high accuracy and precision. Therefore, a final product based on this IP might be unveiled alongside the Cupertino giant's long-rumored AR/VR headset.

The virtual reality (VR) industry seems to have developed a distinct predilection for OLED as a display material going forward. However, according to an industry blog, Samsung now concludes that augmented reality (AR) has different requirements, and that microLED is a better fit for them. Therefore, the OEM is allegedly working on a new type of panel for the AR-optimized headsets of the future.

Fossil has launched the Gen 6 Wellness Edition, its first smartwatch running Wear OS 3. Merely a re-bodied Fossil Gen 6, the Gen 6 Wellness Edition features a sleeker design and Fossil's all-new Wellness app, among other changes.

The Motorola Moto Watch 200 nears, with the unreleased smartwatch having been spotted on the FCC's database. Moving away from the design of last year's Moto Watch 100, the Moto Watch 200 has a rectangular design with a flat display, among other features.

Google has confirmed that the Pixel Watch lacks another two features that the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro offer. Namely, the Pixel Watch does not support Qi wireless charging, nor can it be recharged on the back of a Pixel smartphone.

Apple has announced that its Card's app now supports a new Savings account. This new service has been designed to store money accrued through its Daily Cash spending incentive. The new account type, which will apparently be maintained by Goldman Sachs, has been promised "high-yield" growth, although the Cupertino giant has yet to specify the rate of interest involved.

An upcoming Garmin smartwatch has stopped by the FCC ahead of its launch. Bearing the model number A04224, it seems that the device is the Vivomove Trend. Based on FCC documents, the Garmin Vivomove Trend will support ANT+, Bluetooth and NFC connectivity, among other features.

How would Nothing's inaugural headphones look and work? Yanko Design has set out to answer that question with its latest renders. They propose that these accessories should be called the head (1), adopt some of the phone (1)'s most unique design cues and charge wirelessly via a custom-made cradle.

BECBOLDF has released the QS08 smartwatch globally via AliExpress. The wearable is listed as having heart rate, blood pressure and blood oxygen level monitors and a thermistor to measure your body temperature. The company also claims the device can last up to 30 days between charges.

Amazfit has officially launched its Falcon smartwatch. The wearable includes an AI coach to improve your performance when training. Health features of the gadget include sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen and stress level monitoring. Plus, the company claims the device has up to 14 days of battery life with typical use.

Garmin has introduced new Marq series smartwatches. Billed as the Marq Gen 2, the series starts with the US$1,900 Athlete edition and rises to US$2,400 for the Aviator. All models promise better battery life than their predecessors, as well as faster charging and AMOLED displays.

Suunto has brought the 9 Peak Pro to market, months after the smartwatch first leaked via retailers. Available in multiple variants, the Suunto 9 Peak Pro features better battery life than the regular Suunto 9 Peak, among other changes.

According to new reports, Huawei is not preparing to release the Watch 4 and Watch GT 4 series until sometime next year, likely two years after the release of the Watch 3 and the Watch 3 Pro. In the meantime, Huawei is expected to bring the Watch GT Cyber to market, although perhaps only in China for the time being.

Samsung has started rolling out a new update for the Galaxy Watch4 series. Available as R8xxXXU1GVI3, the update is based on Wear OS 3.5 and still contains an Android security patch.

Garmin has accidentally leaked its new Instinct Crossover hybrid smartwatch. The device appeared on the company’s Taiwanese website, showing three models. While the wearable seems to have many similarities to the Instinct, the gadget has an analogue clock and physical watch hands.

Google has updated its smartwatch strategy following the launch of the Pixel Watch. For the last few years, Google's decision-making has abandoned numerous OEM models, with the TicWatch Pro 3 and Fossil Gen 6 still yet to receive Wear OS 3.

Huawei is now selling the Watch D in Europe, its premium smartwatch that can take ECGs and measure blood pressure levels via a built-in blood pressure cuff. Also equipped with a large AMOLED display, the Watch D will soon be available in the UK for £349.99 too.

Huawei has launched firmware version 2.1.0.417 for the Watch GT 3 Pro globally. The changelog for the update claims two improvements have been made; a Running Ability Index (RAI) feature has been added, and the number of possible alarms has increased. The software follows a recent update which brought ECG functionality to the smartwatch.

After revealing the Pixel Watch alongside the Pixel 7/7 Pro and the Pixel Tablet, Google is sharing more details about its maiden smartwatch. The company has now revealed the software update timeline for the Pixel Watch as it is promising at least three years of software support.

The SENBONO smartwatch is available worldwide via AliExpress. The product listing claims that the wearable monitors your heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen level. You can receive smartphone notifications via Bluetooth, which also enables music playback and remote camera control features.

Amazfit's wearables started out as fitness trackers with a purely in-house software ecosystem. However, the latest versions of their Zepp OS is playing nicer with more and more third-party apps that the user might want to connect or sync to their health-focused smartwatch. Adidas Running is an example of these that has just become compatible with the new GTR 4 and GTS 4 flagships.

Garmin has released the Alpha version 10.33 update for the Fenix 7, Epix 2, Enduro 2 and Quatix 7 smartwatches. The new software brings the Morning Report feature to the device, providing a daily summary of information such as the weather and your Body Battery. Improvements to the Daily Suggested Workout UI and Wi-Fi speed have also been made.

An update for the Garmin Fenix 6, Enduro, Tactix Delta, Quatix 6 and MARQ smartwatches, Alpha version 23.73, is now available. The new software includes tools such as the Exercise Load graph and the Backcountry Snowboarding activity. Plus, bug fixes for the Recovery and Dog Tracking widgets are provided.

LOKMAT has released a 2022 model of its APPLLP PRO smartwatch globally on AliExpress. The wearable has a SIM card slot with support for 4G, plus two cameras; the front-facing camera enables a face unlock feature. The company claims the gadget is waterproof to 5 ATM and includes a VC32S heart rate monitor.

The DM20-C smartwatch with a SIM card slot and support for 4G is now available on AliExpress. The gadget also has a front-facing 5 MP camera, built-in heart rate sensor and GPS. The wearable runs on Android 9.1, allowing you to download apps via the Google Play store.