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What to expect from Amazon’s September 2020 event

Amazon's fall hardware event is often the source of new product announcements and updates. Digital Trends will cover all news surrounding the event here.
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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.
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Ray-Ban is teaming with Facebook on next generation of smartglasses

Facebook is teaming up with Ray-ban to create the next generation of smartglasses, the company announced at its annual AR/VR conference.
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The Garmin Forerunner 745 offers improved tracking and a sleek design for $500

Garmin has taken the wraps off of the new Forerunner 745 smartwatch, which offers improved fitness tracking for runners and triathletes.
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Apple September 2020 event: Everything announced

As the cool breeze pushes out summer, Apple gears up for another fall device reveal. Here's everything that Apple announced at its September 2020 event.
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Diesel On Fadelite X Mad Dog Jones limited edition smartwatch finally launches

We've been waiting for this since the beginning of the year, but finally the Diesel On Fadelite X Mad Dog Jones limited edition WearOS smartwatch is here.
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Huawei’s upscale Watch GT2 Pro puts an emphasis on health and long battery life

Huawei's latest wearable is the Watch GT2 Pro, a health-focused smartwatch made from some very high-quality materials that match its sleek and stylish design.
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New limited-edition watch may be the most outrageous-looking G-Shock yet

The new Casio G-Shock MTG-B1000VL is not for shrinking violets. The striking color scheme, inspired by volcanic lightning and magma, is definitely explosive.
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LG’s new battery-operated mask is a wearable air purifier

LG's PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier is battery-operated and can clean itself.
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Fitbit’s new Sense smartwatch sports Google Assistant and ECG

Fitbit has taken the wraps off of its 2020 lineup, including the new flagship-level Sense, the Versa 3, and the Inspire 2. All three offer new features.
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An exclusive look at Honor’s outdoor smartwatch launching in September

Honor will launch a new smartwatch at IFA 2020, and it's going to have a sporty outdoor design. The company has shown Digital Trends some of the concept art.
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Your wearables can soon help contact trace coronavirus outbreaks

New additions to coronavirus exposure notification systems will use Bluetooth-based wearables.
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The hidden psychological drawback of fitness trackers

Smart wearables can reveal valuable information about your health. But they can make you considerably more anxious, too, a new report suggests.
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The Oppo Watch charges its way to a day’s worth of battery life in 15 minutes

Oppo has launched the Oppo Watch, its first WearOS smartwatch, and it comes with super-fast charging tech that gives 16 hours of use after 15 minutes charge.
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Garmin confirms ransomware cyberattack shut down services

Garmin has confirmed a cyberattack was behind their July 23 outage.
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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.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 code reveals support for hand gestures, fall detection

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 will reportedly support hand gestures, such as clenching and unclenching the fist to answer calls, and add a fall detection feature.
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Sleep tracking is coming to Apple Watch, but monitoring your sleep is a bad idea

The Apple Watch is adding sleep-tracking features, but wearables have a bad track record for sleep tracking, so we recommend charging overnight instead.
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Sony keeps you cool on the move with a wearable air conditioner

Sony has finally launched the wearable Reon Pocket air conditioner that it first teased last year. The diminutive device can also warm you up in the winter.
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This could be our first clear look at Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 3

Samsung's upcoming smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 3 has been leaked in a new render. The watch will have a familiar look and all the essentials, including GPS.
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Apple Watch coughing out water looks stunning in slow motion

A slow-motion video showing the Apple Watch coughing water out of its speakers after taking a dip looks more amazing than you might imagine.
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First pictures of Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 hint that rotating bezel will return

Unofficial live photos of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 have leaked out, and they seem to confirm the existence of two watch sizes, and a rotating bezel too.
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Apple Glass may be coming soon. Here’s everything we know

Apple has long been a mysterious company when it comes to future products, but we have info on the upcoming Apple Glass project. Here’s what we know so far.
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Hublot’s fabulous Big Bang E smartwatch costs a mighty $5,200

Luxury watchmaker Hublot has announced the Big Bang E, a new smartwatch with Google's WearOS onboard. Unsurprisingly, it's not cheap, and starts at $5,200.
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The $179 Timex Metropolitan R gives WearOS smartwatches reason to worry

Timex has introduced the Timex Smart smartwatch range, consisting of two Metropolitan R and two Metropolitan S models, and we've had some early hands-on time.
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New G-Shock Frogman has high-tech Bluetooth link and a classic analog face

Casio has got the mix of modern tech and classic style just right for its new G-Shock Frogman watch, which for the first time has Bluetooth and an analog face.
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Apple Watch Series 3, Apple Watch Series 5 have never been cheaper

There has never been a better time to buy an Apple Watch Series 3 or Apple Watch Series 5. Both are down to their lowest-ever prices for Memorial Day.
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New leak reveals pricing details for the much-anticipated Apple Glass

A new leak revealed the name and pricing details for Apple's "most mysterious product ever." The Apple Glass AR lenses are reportedly set to debut in 2022.
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Next-gen Apple Watch will reportedly warn wearers of oncoming panic attacks

The Apple Watch Series 6 will reportedly include new mental health features, including the ability to detect panic attacks, according to leaker Jon Prosser.
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Fitbit study could detect atrial fibrillation without ECG, and you can sign up

Fitbit announced a new heart study that aims to use the PPG sensors in the device to detect conditions like atrial fibrillation, using current-gen devices.
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Wearable device can tell if your cough is the coronavirus

Researchers have developed the first wearable device that can track a person’s COVID-19 symptoms, possibly alerting health workers before you know you're sick.
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Awesome Alpina AlpinerX Alive smartwatch will satisfy both tech and watch geeks

Swiss watch brand Alpina has announced the Alpina AlpinerX Alive hybrid smartwatch, complete with significant tech upgrades over the excellent first version.
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Hand Wash app for Samsung Galaxy smartwatches provides reminders, timer

Samsung's Hand Wash app for Galaxy Watch devices periodically issues reminders for wearers to wash their hands, and sets a timer of 25 seconds for the activity.
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Fitbit wants to find out if wearables can detect coronavirus

Fitbit is collaborating with researchers on a new study that aims to find out if wearable devices can detect the coronavirus early -- and they need your help.