Polar’s Vantage V and M watch update improves your sleep, reduces your stress
Polar's Vantage series multisport watches are designed for performance-focused athletes. The recently released 4.0.11 update brings a slew of new features and improvements to the Vantage V and M fitness watches. Owners can improve their sleep and maximize their recovery with this latest update.
What to expect at the Made by Google Pixel 4 event today
October is the spookiest month around, but there's nothing scary about the impending launch of the Google Pixel 4. Google's made no secret of its intentions for the October 15 event, but there's more than just the Pixel 4 smartphone. From a new Nest Wifi to a Pixelbook Go, here's what to expect.
G-Shock has made the ultimate retro-cool Baby-G Pokémon watch
This is one of the coolest retro Baby-G G-Shock watches we've seen in ages. Made to celebrate Baby-G's 25th anniversary, the Baby-G Pokémon watch will be a must-have for gamers with a love of Casio's super-tough watches, and comes in a '90s throwback style, complete with a Poké Ball commemorative box.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Under Armour Edition is now available
Samsung and Under Armour have announced the new Galaxy Watch Active 2 Under Armour Edition. Able to connect with Under Armour's HOVR series of connected running shoes, Samsung's watch is the first wearable to be able to bring this real-time analysis of form, cadence, pace, and stride to your wrist.
The Google Pixel Watch: Here’s everything we know
From its Pixel smartphones to Google Home, the Google brand is quickly becoming synonymous with high-quality consumer hardware. This year it looks like Google may eventually branch out a little further by creating its first smartwatch, tentatively called Pixel Watch. Here's everything we know so far.
Garmin’s high-tech Star Wars smartwatches definitely aren’t from a long time ago
Garmin's new smartwatches are high-tech homages to two well-known characters from the Star Wars universe, and are definitely not relics from a long time ago. Available from Garmin's online store soon, you won't have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to get one either. OK, we're done now. Just read about the watches.
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.
Amazon’s new Echo Frames smartglasses have Alexa, but that’s about it
Amazon announced new Alexa-enabled smart glasses during Wednesday’s Amazon Devices Event. The Echo Frames look like normal glasses and can be tailored to your individual prescription, but unlike other smart frames, they don’t have a camera or display within the frames -- just Alexa capabilities.
The Amazon Echo Loop is a smart ring that puts Alexa at your fingertips
Amazon announced the Echo Loop smart ring at its Devices Event on Wednesday, which essentially puts Alexa at your fingertips when you're on the go. The Echo Loop has two microphones you can activate with a button tap, as well as the smallest speaker ever installed in an Echo device.
Here’s where you can buy the brand-new Apple Watch Series 5 right now
Apple has unveiled the latest and greatest Apple Watch, called the Apple Watch Series 5. The new device may be an incremental upgrade, but it's still the best Apple Watch ever -- and as such you might be wondering where you can get it for yourself. Here's where to buy the Apple Watch Series 5.
Coros Apex Pro is a long-lasting watch for hikers and climbers
The new Apex Pro from Coros takes the best of the fitness-focused Apex and blends it with the adventure features of the Vertix. With a lightweight design and incredibly long battery life, it's a perfect watch for endurance and high elevation athletes.
Awesome new Gorillaz and G-Shock limited-edition watch gets Bluetooth tech twist
Casio G-Shock has announced a pair of new collaboration watches with virtual British band Gorillaz. One model, based on the popular DW-5600, has Bluetooth connectivity -- a first for the Gorillaz collaboration -- and the other is one of the first limited editions to be based on the new GA-2000 watch.
Google got 20 workers in $40M deal for Fossil’s hybrid smartwatch tech
Google and Fossil announced a $40 million deal earlier this year, but little was known about what that deal included. According to a new report from Wareable, Google ended up getting a new hybrid watch technology, along with a hefty 20 engineers that helped develop the tech.
Is an iPhone 11 Pro coming? Here’s what to expect from the Apple Event today
Apple's September event is just around the corner, and while the headline event is all but assured -- it's probably new iPhones -- there's still some question about what else we'll be seeing on the stage. From iPhones to new MacBooks and beyond, here's what we expect to see at Apple's September event.
Suunto courts the triathlete crowd with Ironman version of its 9 Baro watch
Suunto has long been the favorite watch among triathletes and now that relationship has been solidified. Suunto recently was named the official sports watch for Ironman triathlons and is producing a Suunto 9 Baro fitness watch with Ironman branding. Suunto only made 1,406 so get it while you can.
The Emporio Armani Smartwatch 3 is classy, but costs as much as an Apple Watch
Emporio Armani has announced a new smartwatch called the Smartwatch 3 -- and it offers a range of features, including the ability to take and make phone calls from your iPhone. The device also offers Google's Wear OS operating system, a heart rate monitor, and more.
The Diesel On Axial might be the most unique-looking Wear OS smartwatch to date
Diesel has announced a new smartwatch called the Diesel On Axial. The watch features a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor, plenty of storage, a heart rate monitor, and more. It also offers a new feature that allows users to make and take phone calls from both Android phones and iPhones.
Polar’s Ignite fitness watch puts a fire into workouts, sparks your recovery
Polar puts a fire into your workouts and ramps up your recovery with its new Ignite fitness watch. Designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, Polar's latest smartwatch offers advanced sleep metrics, personalized training plans, and relaxation tips to help you reach your fitness goals.
Michael Kors’ three new Wear OS smartwatches are stylish and heavy on features
Michael Kors has announced three new Wear OS smartwatches, including the new Access MKGO -- which is the company's first fitness-focused smartwatch, and its lightest. Alongside the MKGO, the company has also launched the new Access Lexington 2 and the Access Bradshaw 2, which are more powerful.
Puma’s first smartwatch is here, running Google’s Wear OS, and its purrfect
Sports and lifestyle brand Puma has made its first smartwatch running Google's Wear OS platform, and it's called the Puma Smartwatch. It’s perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to wear a gold or stainless steel designer smartwatch when lifting weights, or out pounding the streets on a run.
Garmin’s Fenix 6 GPS watches harness solar power for long-lasting adventures
Garmin ups the ante in the adventure watch market by adding solar charging, ski maps and more to its lineup of Fenix outdoor adventure watches. The new Fenix 6 series is available in a size, feature set, and price point that's attractive to everyone from the casual hiker to the serious mountaineer.
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.
Your body powers the Sequent SuperCharger 2 smartwatch, no battery needed
The Sequent SuperCharger 2 is a fitness tracking smartwatch you never need to charge. It utilizes kinetic movement for power — wear it, and it takes power from your movements — just like traditional automatic watches have done for decades, but here it even tracks your steps and syncs to your phone.
Blocks modular smartwatch project gets dismantled, leaving backers in pieces
The Blocks modular smartwatch project has ended in failure, after starting life on Kickstarter more than four years ago, and raising more than $1.6 million from just over 5,000 backers during its campaign. The company has unfortunately gone into liquidation, meaning the long-delayed smartwatch will not ship.
How to watch Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event live this afternoon
The Galaxy Unpacked event for August 2019 is almost upon us, and Samsung's biannual event is set to really pack in the reveals. With the Galaxy Note 10, a new fitness wearable, and more expected, there's going to be a lot to pick over. But how do you watch it live? Here's how to watch Galaxy Unpacked.
Note 10 Plus? Here’s what to expect from Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked on August 7
Samsung has been busy revealing a bunch of new devices recently, but the fun isn't over yet. Galaxy Unpacked is Samsung's major event for big reveals, and this year's August event is going to be no different. From the Galaxy Note 10, to further information on the Galaxy Fold, here's everything to expect.
Longer battery life and more iPhone features make new Fossil smartwatch exciting
With its new fifth-generation smartwatch, Fossil is giving us what we want: Longer battery life, more memory for improved performance, and better integration with the iPhone. Fossil has introduced the new model, which comes in six styles, with all of these features and more. We spoke to the company about it.
The next Fitbit could offer Alexa integration and an OLED display
It looks like Fitbit is planning on stepping up its smartwatch game. According to a new leak from Evan Blass, the next Fitbit will offer features like Alexa built right into the device, as well as an OLED display, making for a much smarter experience. It’s not known when the new device will be released.
Facebook’s ‘brain-computer interface’ could let you type with your mind
Facebook talked a couple of years ago about creating technology that lets you type with your mind. Aimed primarily at patients with speech loss due to paralysis or some other chronic condition, the company recently offered an update on how its ambitious project is progressing.
New G-Shock Mudmaster gets added carbon strength, step tracking, and Bluetooth
Casio will launch the latest Mudmaster GG-B100 watch on August 1, the second model to use its new Carbon Core Guard technology, previously seen on the 2019 Gravitymaster watch. The Mudmaster has also been given a high-tech internal makeover compared to previous models, with step tracking and Bluetooth.
How accurate are fitness trackers and does it matter? We asked an expert
Fitness trackers are hugely popular now and they help us to count our steps, measure our heart rates, and record all of our daily activity. Whether you use a smartwatch or a simple fitness band, you may be wondering just how accurate is the underlying technology? We dug into the research and asked an expert to find out.
Sony’s Reon Pocket is a smartphone-controlled wearable air conditioner
Sometimes it feels like there's no escaping extreme temperatures, especially when you have to venture outside and face the weather. Sony may have a solution in the form of a wearable air conditioner called the Reon Pocket. The small device fits in a pocket on an undergarment, with the temperature controlled via an app.
The third generation of Google Glass may be nearly ready for release
Google Glass may not have been as popular among consumers as Google had hoped it would be, but the company is still developing the concept. In fact, according to recent reports, Google has finished testing of the third generation of Glass, and is entering manufacturing, suggesting it may soon be ready for release.
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.