TCL Wearable Display squeezes a giant HD TV into a pair of sunglasses
TCL has been working on its Wearable Display smartglasses tech for some time. At CES 2021, it finally showed off the model it plans to ship.
JLab’s $50 JBuds Frames turn any glasses into audio glasses
JLab brings the price of audio eyewear down to just $50 with its JBuds Frames, a set of tiny wireless speakers that can mount to the arms of any eyeglasses.
What to expect in mobile at CES 2021: Galaxy S21, foldables, wearables, and 5G
CES 2021 is rapidly approaching. Here's what you can expect to see in the world of smartphones, tablets, and wearables at the show.
Way more than watches: Where wearables are going
Next-gen wearables will be much more than watches. They'll help us train our bodies, stay healthy, and give us amazing new powers. Here’s what’s coming.
Stretchable, self-healing, recyclable device could be the future of wearables
A team of scientists has developed a stretchable, self-healing, recyclable electronic device which could be the future of wearables.
Garmin’s Instinct Esports Edition can livestream your pulse
Garmin's new Instinct Esports Edition uses unique software to make biometric data, including heart rate and stress levels, visible in livestreams.
Apple Watch Series 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
The Apple Watch Series 6 has taken its place as the best Apple smartwatch. But is it better than the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3? We find out in this comparison.
Amazing wearable could detect epileptic seizures an hour before they strike
Tech could help users to prepare for seizures such as falls or other injuries that might arise from epilepsy sufferers being caught unawares.
The Fossil Gen 5’s custom WearOS enhancements stand out from the crowd
Fossil has sent out a Google-beating software update to WearOS on its Gen 5 smartwatches that adds a new app, some new features, and boosts battery life.
Your wearables can soon help contact trace coronavirus outbreaks
New additions to coronavirus exposure notification systems will use Bluetooth-based wearables.
The best Apple Watch accessories
The Apple Watch can't do everything, at least not on its own. We've rounded up the best Apple Watch accessories money can buy, from chargers to docks.
Garmin confirms ransomware cyberattack shut down services
Garmin has confirmed a cyberattack was behind their July 23 outage.
Garmin services slowly coming back to life after reported ransomware attack
Garmin services are slowly resuming normal operations after last week's big outage due to a reported ransomware attack.
Your next car might double as an internet-connected doctor
Samsung-owned Harman is creating software that teaches a car to track its owner's health. Based on existing technology, it could monitor vitals like your pulse.
Amazing new glove can translate sign language into spoken words in real time
Researchers at UCLA have developed a wearable device that’s able to translate American Sign Language into speech in real time. Here's how it works.
In the future, touchscreens will be obsolete. This lab designs what’s next
The Future Interfaces Group at Carnegie Mellon has a simple mission: Invent the way we'll use computers in 25 years time. Doing it isn't so easy, of course.
Conquer the cold with the best heated clothing and outdoor apparel for 2020
Heated apparel is a must during winter. Whether you're looking for battery-powered gloves or heated socks, this is the best heated clothing.
Smart A.I. bodysuits could reveal when babies are developing mobility problems
Babies could soon have the option of wearing special high-tech artificial intelligence jumpsuits that alert doctors to any possible mobility issues they are developing. Here's how the tech works-- and how it was developed by researchers in Finland’s Helsinki Children’s Hospital.
The best smartwatches of CES 2020: Fossil Gen 5, Diesel, and Amazfit
CES 2020 has proved to be a treasure trove of wearables, and we've seen a wide range of exciting and great-looking new smartwatches, some with some very unusual features. With new watches from Fossil, Diesel, Amazfit, and many more, here are the best smartwatches we've seen at CES 2020.
iExpand? Apple patents multiple bizarre, expandable smart ring designs
We're all so preoccupied with the screens in our pockets that we've forgotten they can be put elsewhere. Well, Apple hasn't, and it patented a bunch of designs for smart rings with expandable sections. Could a ring with an expanding display be in your future, rather than the iPhone 16?
Why would Google want to buy Fitbit?
Why would Google want to buy Fitbit? Though Fitbit is a big player in the wearables market, it is struggling to transition from fitness trackers to smartwatches. Google's Wear OS has not given it much of a foothold, and it has smartwatch ambitions. Could this be a marriage made in heaven or a disaster?
Huawei and Honor’s latest wearables push is a key part of a much bigger plan
Huawei and Honor are both releasing a range of new wearable products over the coming months, including true wireless headphones and smartwatches, but despite what it seems, this is not a strategy created out of necessity. It is a part of Huawei's overriding plan to create "The Seamless AI Life."
Apple prioritized health on the Apple Watch after it started saving lives
Apple never initially intended the Apple Watch to find success as a health and fitness wearable, according to executives. But letters telling the company about how the heart rate monitor had saved lives, pushed it to make further health-related features. It is looking at more opportunities for the future.
Digital Trends Live: Amazon’s wearables, Facebook’s VR, McDonald’s Beyond Burger
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Ryan Waniata dig into the biggest trending stories in tech, including Amazon’s new wearables, Facebook’s Horizon VR, McDonald’s goes Beyond Burger, Kevin Feige goes Star Wars, and more.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs. Apple Watch Series 4
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 offers some interesting upgrades over its predecessor, but it can it compete with the best smartwatch around right now -- the Apple Watch Series 4? We compare the two and explain all of the differences in this spec comparison before naming a winner in each category.
Internal iOS 13 code spills beans about new Apple AR headset
Despite earlier rumors of cancellation, Apple's AR smartglasses project may be alive and well, if code from internal builds of iOS 13 is to be believed. According to that information, Apple may be using iPhones to test the tech for an AR headset. Could this be the first really successful AR headset?
Fitbit Versa 2 adds Alexa and Spotify control, debuts Premium coaching program
The Fitbit Versa 2 is here, succeeding the popular Versa. There are refinements and quality-of-life features such as Alexa and Spotify control. There's also a new subscription wellness service called Fitbit Premium, for more in-depth coaching tips. Fitbit also debuted a smart scale called the Aria Air 2.
Casio’s newest PRO TREK smartwatch finally adds heart rate monitoring
Casio just announced the PRO TREK WSD-F21HR, the company's first smartwatch with a heart rate monitor. The $500 Google WearOS watch has tools for tracking runs, cycles, and climbs via GPS, altimeter, and barometer measuring activity and outdoor conditions, as well as logging trails for future treks.
It has LTE and a voice assistant, but the DokiPal kid’s smartwatch is a letdown
If you want to track your kids and call them, or enable them to call or message you, then a smartwatch can be a good alternative to a phone. I tried out the DokiPal smartwatch, which boasts LTE connectivity and a voice assistant, as well as fitness tracking, a camera, and more, but it did not work well.
Want a robotic tail? Well, Japanese scientists built one for you anyway
Ever wanted a robot tail? Developed by researchers at Keio University in Japan, this artificial biomimicry-inspired tail is designed to help improve the balance of wearers. Here's how it works -- and why its creators think it could one day be used as a serious work tool.
Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 impressions: All the fitness tracker you need
The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 is one of the best value products available, and one of the only fitness bands you should consider buying. It costs a lot less than similar wearables from the big-names but does just as much, plus it has a colorful AMOLED screen, and even the option to change watch faces.
FCC filing reveals impressive specs for luxury Movado Connect 2.0 smartwatch
It's been a while since we saw a smartwatch from luxury watchmaker Movado, but that drought may be over soon. FCC filings for the Movado Connect 2.0 have surfaced, and they paint a picture of a high-spec smartwatch that might be equipped with the latest Snapdragon Wear 3100 and 1GB of RAM.
Xplora 3S impressions: A kids smartwatch for calls and location tracking
If you want to keep tabs on your kids, but feel they are a bit young for a first smartphone, then the Xplora 3S kids smartwatch might be exactly what you need. The battery life is about two days and it doesn't have any games. But we tested it out with a discerning 7-year-old to find out what it's like.
This wearable sensor sips sweat to work out whether a person is dehydrated
A new smart sensor can tell whether a person is becoming dehydrated by analyzing the potassium and sodium in their sweat. Here's how it works -- and how it could be a possible game-changer for everyone from athletes to soldiers to those individuals who work outside jobs.