Wearable

Soulart's Station uses its own NPU to track your entire body for VR games, and it is coming to Kickstarter. With Kickstarter pricing expected below $400 per unit, the system is appealing but remains unproven, with possible latency issues and multiple Stations potentially required for optimal performance.

A new pair of high-end Garmin smartwatches have revealed themselves before being launched. Appearing shortly after Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro releases, the Enduro 4 and Tactix 9 are set to be joined by a dedicated Ballistics Edition, too.

Garmin has delivered a new update to several of its popular smartwatches. A major release, the update is the first v16.xx build to be offered to any of the Instinct 3 series. Garmin claims to have added several improvements, including a new Recovery Mode.

The Steam Frame pre-order process has produced many unhappy buyers. However, eBay scalpers who reserved the wearable are reselling it for exorbitant prices. Other gamers remain on a waitlist, lacking an estimated date for when Valve can restock the hardware.

Bose has revealed pricing, specifications and release dates for its latest pair of premium earbuds. Another pair of clip-on earbuds, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds 2nd Gen, boasts 20% longer battery life than their predecessors, as well as Snapdragon Sound (Qualcomm aptX) support.

Bose has returned to its Sport Open Earbuds brand with a new model. Launching globally in October with a choice of three colours, the new open earbuds adopt a clip-on design with up to 22 hours of battery life, Bluetooth Multipoint connectivity and Google Find Hub support.

The Huawei Watch D3 also offers the ability to quantify—or at least estimate—vascular stiffness. We examine the scientific background and how this feature is implemented in Huawei’s new smartwatch.

The Huawei Watch D3 is not the first smartwatch to offer true, cuff-based blood pressure monitoring—and its predecessor, the Huawei Watch D2, remains a compelling rival. In this comparison, we break down the key updates and differences between these two generations.

Garmin has released the first update for its new Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro smartwatches. Rolling out globally as a free download, the update promises to enhance both smartwatches in several areas, including improved battery life for the Fenix 9 Pro.

The Huawei Watch D3 offers true blood pressure measurement on the wrist using an inflatable cuff. We take another close look at the feature—and are quite impressed.

Amazfit has pushed a new update to one of its popular smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the update is said to introduce multiple new features while also enhancing system stability and addressing other known issues.

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be releasing a new luxury smartwatch soon. Set to arrive before the end of September, the new Xiaomi Watch S5 boasts up to 14 days of battery life in a 41 mm case size while being thinner and lighter than its 46 mm counterpart.

The Huawei Watch D3 also offers an ECG feature, allowing it to measure heart activity beyond just heart rate. In this article, we explore the technology and its limitations—and also find a few things to nitpick.

Rogbid's ZenRing brings a nano-ceramic shell with a stainless inner band for $129.99, undercutting many other smart rings (price-wise). Its 4-6 day battery is the shortest in its segment, however, and it ships now in sizes 8-13.

Originally developed as the input device for Meta’s Ray-Ban Display glasses, the Neural Band has been reverse-engineered to bring muscle-based controls to macOS.

While Steam Frame reviews praise its performance, a disappointing battery life could deter buyers. In standalone mode with Half-Life: Alyx, players may need to recharge the headset within an hour. Streaming from a gaming PC extends playtime, but it's best to keep USB power banks nearby.

A dataminer shared a Valve email with details of the Steam Frame pre-order reservation system. If the VR headset mirrors the Steam Machine launch, buyers can expect a September 14th release date. A leaked video before the review embargo ends, plus package updates, have also encouraged fans.

A new leak implies that the fastest fingers will secure Valve’s VR headset first. A revised datamined email suggests no lottery-based reservation system for Steam Frame pre-orders. As a result, scalpers could top the queue and deny the wearable to anxious gamers.

Garmin has just released a major software update to several of its older flagship smartwatches. Nonetheless, it has already returned with a new update for the same wearables, with promises of fresh improvements.

New evidence that Google is preparing to release a new smartwatch has emerged online. Arriving after pictures of the unnamed fitness tracker surfaced in August, the regulatory filing indicates that the device supports GPS and runs Wear OS, rather than a lightweight alternative.

Garmin is now offering a major new stable update to one of its high-end smartwatches. Missing from the company's initial rollout, the Enduro 3 has received multiple new features, numerous bug fixes and several other improvements.

Garmin may be preparing to expand its line of screenless fitness trackers, as recent app updates have inadvertently teased an upcoming device. References discovered within the Garmin Connect app point to a new model dubbed the CIRQA Smart Band Pro, which could introduce physical buttons and audio capabilities.

The Amazfit September OTA Major Update is rolling out to some of the brand’s smartwatches. Also known as firmware version 6.3.25.x, it brings several new features, alongside bug fixes and improvements, to these Balance and Cheetah series wearables.

Garmin is rolling out a new software update for one of its wearables. The stable release tackles three bugs, including a problem with a heart rate feature experienced by some users of the Descent G2.

Garmin has introduced a major new software update for two of its most recent Forerunner smartwatches. Available worldwide as a free update, the new stable software boasts over a dozen changes from previous releases, including four new features.

Garmin has delivered a new update for two of its cheaper smartwatches. A major release, the new update promises to improve alarm functionality, while also refining Garmin’s silent mode experience on Wi-Fi-enabled smartwatches.

Timex is expanding its premium Atelier lineup with the GMT Première M1a, a new 38mm automatic watch that downsizes the collection's original 40mm footprint. Powered by a Swiss-made Landeron 24 GMT movement with a 40-hour power reserve, the watch features a skeletonized stainless steel case revealing an IP gold middle section.

Garmin has introduced a new update for many of its high-end smartwatches. Rolling out globally as a free download, the new update promises to improve voice note recording capabilities, among other changes.

Garmin is now offering a new update to many of its current mid-range smartwatches. Featuring multiple new features and associated improvements, the new update is the first major release in over three months.

Xiaomi has released one of its latest affordable smartwatches globally. Equipped with built-in GPS, the Redmi Watch 6 Lite also boasts up to 18 days of battery life and a 1,500-nit AMOLED display.

With the Smart Heart Rate Belt 2, Suunto is introducing a brand-new heart rate chest strap designed to capture significantly more data than its predecessor, particularly during running. The heart rate, measured via ECG, can be streamed simultaneously to three devices, including a bike computer and a smartwatch.

Regulatory filings in Brazil, Indonesia and Taiwan suggest Garmin may be preparing a CIRQA smart ring in ten sizes. However, Garmin has not confirmed the product’s existence, so the filings remain speculation for now.

Xiaomi has started selling one of its latest budget smartwatches globally. Now sold across the Eurozone and in the UK, the Smart Band 11 Active features dozens of workout modes, watch faces and up to 21 days of battery life.

Noise’s Master Buds Open combine a comfortable clip-on design with "Sound by Bose" technology, spatial audio and low-latency gaming features. Early impressions are positive, positioning the earbuds as an affordable alternative to Bose's Ultra Open Earbuds.

Fitnexa’s Duva One combines side-sleeper-friendly earbuds with noise cancellation, sleep tracking and environmental sensors to provide insights into nighttime habits and bedroom conditions. A launch is planned for October.

Sony is rumoured to be refreshing the WH-1000XM4 with a new model in September. In the meantime, a reliable leaker has shared half a dozen pictures of the upcoming Sony WH-1000XM4C in multiple colours. The new over-ear wireless headphones are expected to cost considerably less than the original WH-1000XM4, too.

Luna Band has finally launched globally screenless fitness tracker, offering extensive health and workout monitoring without a recurring subscription. Its LifeOS platform promises personalized guidance on sleep, stress and training.

Garmin has introduced a new update for many of its mid-range smartwatches. Rolling out to half a dozen devices, the new update aims to improve Garmin's silent mode functionality while making changes to alarm behaviour, too.

Garmin has released a new update for many of its recent flagship smartwatches. The twelfth of its kind so far, the new update introduces several changes and improvements that were missing from older firmware.

Updated: Motorola confirms pricing information. Motorola has launched a new smartwatch globally. Featuring a 2,700-nit AMOLED display, the Moto Watch Ultra also rivals other high-end smartwatches by running Wear OS 6 out of the box and with 2 days of battery life at its disposal.

Google has put the Stephen Curry special edition Pixel Watch 5 on sale at $579.99, two weeks after the rest of the range reached buyers on 20 August. The watch pairs a 45mm Satin Pyrite case with a Rye-colored Performance Loop band that carries a water repellent coating and Curry branding.

Updates on Valve’s website hint that Steam Frame news is incoming. Revised packages for the VR headset could precede a release date and pre-order announcement. The Steam Machine experienced similar happenings ahead of its launch.

Garmin has finally introduced a major software update for many of its older flagship smartwatches. A stable release, the new update contains over half a dozen changes and improvements, including one to eliminate system shutdowns when using navigation functionality.

Hypershell has unveiled the Halo full‑leg exoskeleton, offering a 12‑mile (20 km) range with 1,490W of peak power. The exoskeleton delivers adaptive walking assistance through HyperIntuition AI motion-control and a lightweight carbon fiber and titanium frame.

The Circular Ring 3 Pro marks the launch of one of Oura’s most exciting competitors to date, as the smart ring features not only advanced health features but also an NFC chip for contactless payments and a vibration motor. The Circular Ring 3 Air sacrifices some features in favor of a thinner design.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 11 is now available to pre-order in China. Starting at around $43, this affordable fitness tracker has four different variants, with one of them coming with NFC. Most of the specs are the same as the last-gen wearable.

Garmin is now offering a new update to one of its latest wearables. A major release, the new update contains well over a dozen new features, changes and improvements, including configurable button options and improved battery management features.

Our initial suspicions have now been confirmed: the Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar features two solar panels—one integrated into the front display and another embedded on the rear case back. This setup allows the smartwatch to harvest energy even while off the wrist during rest stops.