Wearable Tech
Covering wearable devices, from fitness trackers and watches to other innovative forms of tech, that you can wear.
California man credits Apple Watch's heart rate monitor for saving his life
Not the first time an Apple Watch has saved somebody's life
This quirky solar hat could be the next big thing in portable charging
Stay topped up and shaded at the same time
Using 3D printing to create 3D circuits: Researchers unlock self-healing boards
A Singapore team has developed a novel 3D printing technique for three-dimensional circuits
Casio baked a step tracker into this retro wristwatch
Modern tech, 90s looks
Google Pixel Watch 3 leak suggests brighter display, faster charging, IoT integration, and more
The Pixel Watch 3 will launch next month alongside the Pixel 9 series
Google continues to "ruin" Fitbit for users by discontinuing web app interface
Editor's take: When Google was a lowly upstart, its motto was "Don't be evil." It even listed the phrase prominently in its corporate code of conduct. After the Alphabet restructuring in 2015, it was changed to the tamer-sounding "Do the right thing." It's telling that by 2018, Google no longer had a motto and had removed both phrases from the company CoC. It makes sense, considering the company no longer lives by either creed.
Researchers develop stretchable batteries that could transform wearable devices
Two recent studies propose batteries for implants that move and stretch with the body
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, new AI features, new smartwatches and the Galaxy Ring
Samsung brings AI to wearables and foldables
Apple AirPods could be getting cameras in the near future
They're not for checking earwax
Infrared filter allows everyday eyeglasses to double as night vision lenses
Weighs less than a gram, thinner than a piece of cling wrap
Apple shelves second-gen Vision Pro, but a cheaper model could debut in 2025
The Vision Pro has been a rare commercial failure for Apple
Qudi Mask 2 turns people's face into a wearable avatar
A fully customizable Daft Punk-esque experience for just $130
Apple Watch Series 10 could be larger and thinner, use 3D-printed components
The next-gen Apple Watch is expected to launch this fall
Apple visionOS 2 adds 3D image transformations, ultrawide Mac display, and more later this year
Also adds several developer APIs to make it easier to create spatial apps
This $1,900 laptop ditches the physical display for a pair of AR glasses
The software is just as quirky -- there's no Windows or macOS
New AI headphone prototype filters out noise, focuses on voices
They give you selective hearing superpowers
Google's Wear OS predicted to nibble away at Apple's smartwatch dominance
The search giant's renewed commitment could be paying off
Refreshed Beats Solo on-ear headphones get better battery life, improved acoustics
Beats also has a new set of Solo Buds
Apple slashes Vision Pro production, might cancel 2025 model in response to plummeting demand
Apple appears to be the only one surprised by this
Apple Vision Pro is facing declining interest and sales among consumers
Who would have thought?
Zuckerberg opens up Meta Quest operating system to third-parties, Asus and Lenovo headsets planned
Open vs. closed VR ecosystems
Something to look forward to: After spending tens of billions on virtual and augmented reality, Meta aims to position itself as the more accessible alternative to Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro headset and its visionOS. Competing with the Cupertino giant will prove challenging, but opening up the Meta Quest operating system and evolve into an open ecosystem could go a long way toward broadening its appeal.
The Humane Ai Pin first reviews are in, and testers are unimpressed
The Humane Ai Pin aims to replace smartphones, but in its current state it appears more like a prototype than a finished product.
Fairbuds from Fairphone: Repairable wireless earbuds designed to last
Fairbuds feature seven replaceable components
Humane shows off AI phone with laser projectors: Cool, but it won't replace your phone
It's a nifty little gadget, but for $700+ it needs to offer more