Wearable

Garmin has released a new update aimed at improving several smartwatches in multiple areas. Rolling out globally, the new update applies to smartwatches like the Forerunner 965 and Forerunner 165, as well as the older Forerunner 255.

Samsung's Galaxy Ring can now help identify signs of sleep apnea using an upgraded monitoring feature that goes beyond a simple risk assessment. The FDA-cleared software analyzes breathing disruptions during sleep, although it still cannot replace a medical diagnosis.

Xiaomi has now started selling one of its latest smartwatches in more countries. Finally available outside China in its Moon Gold and Lavender Purple finishes, the Smart Band 11 can also be purchased with an optional ceramic coating or NFC connectivity, too.

With the Descent X10, Garmin introduces an affordable dive computer designed to deliver particularly long battery life thanks to a MiP display. The case is made from recycled ocean plastic, and the look can be customized with a colorful bezel protector.

Xiaomi has listed the Smart Audio Glasses at its online stores in various European countries. Now officially available in this market, the wearable is cheaper than an existing model and should run for around 11 days in standby mode.

A new health tracker called Temple is worn on the side of the head, measures blood flow to the brain and aims to express the wearer's overall health as a numerical score – all for a hefty price of $1,000.

Casio's new CRW-002 ring watches shrink the classic A168 into finger-sized digital timepieces. The silver and gold models feature stopwatch functions, LED lighting and a Japanese sales lottery that opened on November 2.

Infinix has opened its first global Flagship Concept Store in Bali, Indonesia, bringing together consumer technology, coffee, lifestyle, and art in a retail space built around its “Joy Tech” philosophy. The new concept store showcases a wide range of Infinix products, including smartphones, laptops, wireless earbuds, smartwatches, tablets, and more.

Garmin has released a new update for one of its budget smartwatches. Rolling out as new stable firmware, Software Update 18.23 is said to improve the Bounce 2 in multiple areas, following the introduction of multiple other stable updates in the last few months.

Samsung is expected to announce its next fitness tracker, the Galaxy Fit 4. This will be the successor to the now almost three-year-old product line, as the Galaxy Fit 3 came out in February 2024.

Rokid has launched a new pair of smart glasses with color displays. The glasses, which weigh just 55 grams, have up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and will be released in April 2027.

The Xreal Aura has official debuted at the Google Android Developer Summit alongside a dedicated GameSir controller and wireless keyboard. The Android XR glasses can be ordered in the United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea markets, with access to library of over 150 Made-for-XR experiences. Update: Added additional specifications and capabilities from the event.

Rokid has launched a second-gen model of its smart glasses with a microLED display. The new glasses have a more comfortable design, a bigger battery capacity, upgraded audio, and support for AI agents.

The Huawei Watch 6 Pro Space Edition features an updated health sensor on the side of the casing, known as X-Tap 2.0. Among other things, it measures blood oxygen levels via the fingertip and enables a health check covering up to eleven metrics in just one minute. But what’s new compared to the Watch 5?

Garmin has launched its first update for one of its latest smartwatch releases. Available to download globally, the new firmware is said to improve the overall user experience on the Approach S72 in several areas via multiple bug fixes and other ancillary updates.

Xiaomi has released one of its latest smartwatches in more markets. Now available in Europe, the Smart Band 11 can be purchased with optional NFC connectivity. Both the Smart Band 11 and Smart Band 11 NFC leverage a 2,000-nit AMOLED display, up to 21 days of battery life and are available in multiple colours.

With the Watch 6 Pro Space Edition and the Watch GT 7 Pro, Huawei offers two high-end smartwatches featuring a wide range of sports and health functions. Yet, despite many similarities, the models differ significantly in terms of connectivity, features, and battery life. Which watch is the better choice?

Anyone who can't decide between Oura and Whoop or between the Amazfit Helio Ring and Strap soon won't have to, as Alloop Trio can be worn on either the finger or the wrist and can be converted from a ring into a wristband in just a few simple steps.

Ask your Ray-Ban Meta glasses about what you're looking at, and Meta stores that image and may use it to train its AI. A new setting in the Meta AI app turns this off, and a second one covers voice recordings outside the US. Here is what each setting covers, where US owners have less choice and what no setting can fix.

Casio has temporarily suspended some Casio Watches app services following the discovery of a critical security issue affecting PHP. The precautionary measure took effect on October 21, 2026, with no confirmed restoration date. Casio says it has not confirmed any unauthorised access or information leakage.

Garmin has released a new update to many of its high-end smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new update is said to contain over a dozen improvements for the Fenix 8 and Tactix 8, as well as for the Fenix 8 Pro.

Garmin has announced a new stable update for the recently released Fenix 9 smartwatch. With system software version 6.73, the company has tackled a range of bugs with the wearable’s maps, alarms and a music app.

Fitbit Edge offers a GPS module and even an ECG, but lacks an NFC chip, meaning it cannot be used for contactless payments. Google now explains why the company opted to leave NFC out of its latest wearable.

Official 360-degree renders of the Samsung Galaxy Fit4, pulled from a Samsung app, show the tracker in black, white and light blue.

Inliie has released the Luna Glow and the Luna Glow Luxe smart bracelets with jewelry-inspired designs. Two new Luna series screen-free smart bracelets feature lab-grown diamonds and refined metallic finishes and health tracking features such as heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen, and stress tracking. 

The Garmin beta version 19.15 has arrived for one of the brand’s square smartwatches. This testing update brings a wide range of changes to users, including improvements to features and bug fixes.

Garmin has released a new update for many of its mid-range smartwatches. At the same time, it has offered an explanation for its repeated changelogs, adding that 'behind-the-scenes improvements' are still being added before a future stable rollout.

Garmin has issued a new update for its Venu 4 smartwatch. Rolling out globally on its Beta Program, Beta 19.15 is said to contain 23 changes and improvements, including 14 bug fixes.

Garmin has brought two dozen changes to one of its popular smartwatches. Available globally as a free update on the company's Beta Program, Public Beta Version 19.15 promises to resolve numerous bugs that were spotted in recent stable firmware releases.

Garmin is rolling out a new beta update to one of its smartwatches. This first release in the 19.xx testing cycle brings several changes to users of the vivoactive 6, as well as fixing a battery drain related problem.

Garmin is now offering a new update to its popular Forerunner 970 smartwatch. Available globally, the update introduces dozens of improvements, including eighteen bug fixes and multiple new features.

Rollme has launched the Hero K1, a $59.99 rugged smartwatch with a 1.46-inch HD display, a 1,200mAh battery, 5ATM water resistance, and an aerospace-grade aluminum alloy bezel. It supports imported offline maps with turn-by-turn navigation and return guidance, carries a compass, and tracks more than 100 sports modes alongside heart rate, blood oxygen and sleep stages.

Garmin has released a new update to its Forerunner 170 smartwatch. Not only does the new update promise to resolve an outstanding battery drain issue, but it also promises to make over a dozen other changes, including one to overcome inconsistent Bluetooth headset volume synchronisation.

Garmin has released a major update revision to its cheapest Forerunner smartwatch. Available globally as a free download, Public Beta Version 19.15 introduces over a dozen changes to the Forerunner 70, including a handful of new features.

Garmin has released a major new update to many of its older high-end smartwatches. Available to download globally, the new update promises to address nine overarching issues found in recent stable software.

The Redmi Band 4 has been launched in China, and this affordable fitness tracker has a 1.47-inch display and is rated for up to 21 days of battery life. It has a launch price of CNY 169, about $25.

Amazfit is rolling out firmware version 3.25.0.1 for one of its smartwatches. Also known as the October 2026 update, it brings a new navigation tool, alongside improvements linked to the Helio Strap Pro, for users of the Active Max wearable.

Garmin is pushing software version 4.20 to one of its newer wearables. This stable release brings new heart rate and running-related features to users of the CIRQA Smart Band, alongside bug fixes and improvements.

Two firmware updates were recently released for one of Amazfit’s older smartwatches. Versions 6.4.14.1 and 6.4.15.1 bring several new features and improvements to the Balance 2.

An otherwise practical feature on Garmin smartwatches comes with a noticeable drawback. Keeping the wearables constantly listening for a wake word to activate voice controls significantly impacts battery endurance across multiple models.

A new Connect IQ app designed for Garmin smartwatches helps athletes optimize both competition prep and real-time race tracking. Hybrid Smash specifically targets Hyrox competitors, offering targeted pacing tools and structured workout simulations.

Featuring an AMOLED display, offline navigation, and a budget-friendly price tag, a new smartwatch aims to deliver robust workout tracking and smart features for entry-level runners without breaking the bank. However, the Mibro AeroPace enters an increasingly competitive market segment.

Garmin has released a major new update to many of its high-end smartwatches. Available globally, the new update is the first of its kind offered to the public. As such, it packs dozens of new changes and improvements compared to older stable firmware.

Tendence has revived two unusual One Piece watches from 2018, including a Log Pose model with a moving needle and an East Blue edition featuring a rotating ship's wheel. Just 500 pieces are being produced across both designs, and the manufacturer's Japanese online store already lists both as out of stock on release day.

Garmin has delivered a new update to one of its wearables. Available globally, the new update promises to improve the Descent G2 user experience in several areas.

Polar Loop can now officially be worn on the biceps, while several new bands for the wearable are now available. This makes Polar Loop a more attractive alternative to Garmin CIRQA and Fitbit Air.

Fitness and health bands without displays are becoming increasingly popular. Now another wearable specialist from Europe is reportedly planning an alternative to Garmin CIRQA, Polar Loop, Whoop 5.0 and Fitbit Air, as photos from a certification filing offer an early look at Suunto's latest band.

The Xreal 1 Pro+ artificial reality glasses deliver 1,200-nit 3D images using Sony Micro-OLED displays while connected to laptops, phones, drones, and game consoles. The latest model has been upgraded with AI HDR image optimization, more comfortable nose pads, and 60 fps support in 3D mode.

Breitling has introduced two customisable Super Chronomat watches exclusively for owners of the Aston Martin Valhalla. With just 999 examples of the hybrid supercar planned worldwide, buyers can commission a watch with personalised colours and engravings, including a 44 mm perpetual calendar chronograph.