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A person wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra showing the Ultra Analogue watch face.

Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 may arrive on July 22, and this new leak leaves little to the imagination

A new leak has revealed the processors, batteries, storage configurations, connectivity features, and possible prices of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watches.
X by XREAL with different front frames

XREAL’s $299 AR glasses are finally here, and they could be a great travel companion

The xbx a01+ connects to compatible phones, laptops, and handheld consoles to create a large private screen for movies and games.
Fi Ultra dog tracker

Your dog can run, but Fi’s new Starlink satellite-backed tracker makes sure you can still find them

Fi Ultra uses Starlink satellite connectivity to keep lost dogs trackable beyond cellular coverage, giving adventurous pups far fewer places to disappear unnoticed.
Apple Vision Pro

Still waiting for a cheaper Vision Pro? New report brings bad news

Apple’s cheaper Vision Pro looks increasingly unlikely after Samsung Display reportedly decided to terminate development of the lower-cost screen technology planned for the headset.
A hand pulling the stretchable strap on the Pixel Watch 4

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 may not escape the 2026 price hikes

Pixel Watch 5 pricing has leaked ahead of Google’s August event, and the numbers point to small increases for select models.
Rollme AirCam in black

Rollme’s new AirCam puts a camera in your headphones for under $80

Rollme's AirCam is a bone conduction headset with an 8 MP camera, real-time translation, and a price that undercuts every rival out there.
The Ray-Ban Meta and Wayfarer glasses.

Meta could be working on always-seeing, always-hearing smart glasses with AI super sensing

Meta is reportedly testing “super sensing” AI glasses that will collect all the information about your life and feed it to an AI agent that will assist you.
Meta Glasses

Meta will disable the camera on AI smart glasses if you tamper or cover the indicator light

Meta is rolling out an update, starting with its second-generation smart glasses, that will disable the camera capture system if the LED light is covered or physically tampered with.
solos AirGo V2 Featured

Solos’ latest AI glasses are getting a literal privacy mode

Solos has unveiled the camera-free AirGo A6 smart glasses alongside a Privacy Kit for the AirGo V2 that physically blocks its onboard camera.
Electronics, Screen, Person

Virtual taekwondo sounds like a gimmick until it solves the biggest fear of combat sports

Virtual taekwondo sounds like a VR gimmick, but its noncontact format could make martial arts more approachable for kids, cautious beginners, women, and older athletes.
VR Headset, Accessories, Goggles

This VR empathy game could be the start of something much creepier

Rekindle uses face-tracking biometrics to turn emotions into gameplay, but the same idea could eventually push emotion-aware tech into therapy, safety systems, and interfaces that watch more than clicks.
Carely feature image

Carely’s new wearable watches over aging parents so you don’t have to

A screenless wearable called Carely tracks vital signs and daily routines to alert families before a health issue turns into an emergency.
A person wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.

It’s not just phones. Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watches are getting pricier, too.

A new European pricing leak suggests every Galaxy Watch 9 configuration and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will cost more than their predecessors
Samsung Galaxy Watch Thermal Stress Management System

Samsung is using Galaxy smartwatches to save workers from heat-related health woes

Samsung is using Galaxy Watches, environmental sensors, and predictive algorithms to warn managers when outdoor workers may be approaching dangerous levels of heat stress.
Smithsonian Starstruck featured

You can now walk through space and gaze into a black hole at this VR exhibit

Smithsonian Starstruck lets visitors walk through the Big Bang, brush past the Sun, and gaze into a black hole, all without leaving Washington, D.C.
AirPods Pro 3 case view top

Apple’s rumored camera AirPods Pro may have hit a major roadblock

A leaker says Apple's camera AirPods Pro project is suspended, weeks after Bloomberg reported they were nearly ready for mass production.
Blood pressure on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.

Your Galaxy Watch is losing a health feature, and the replacement needs another gadget

Samsung Health is notifying US Galaxy Watch users that Vascular Load will disappear in late July, with Blood Pressure Trend replacing it in Samsung Health 7.0 and One UI Watch 9.
Samsung Galaxy Glasses leak

Samsung’s smart glasses leak shows why your next Galaxy wearable may live on your face

A leaked Galaxy Glasses Manager app suggests Samsung’s smart glasses could tie deeply into Galaxy phones, Watches, Rings, Gemini, and Android XR.
A person wearing the Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses.

Meta will now charge you for the best AI feature on its smart glasses, and there’s a limit even if you pay

Meta has capped free use of Conversation Focus, the Ray-Ban Meta glasses feature that amplifies a speaker's voice in loud settings, to three hours a month. Unlocking more requires users to subscribe to a $19.99 monthly Meta One Premium subscription.
OASIS Smart ring Featured on hand

OASIS Smart ring hides a trackpad and it lets you whisper-control your computer

OASIS has unveiled the OASIS 1 smart ring, featuring a built-in microphone and miniature trackpad that lets users whisper text instead of typing.
Galaxy Ring in gold colorway.

Samsung has a new Galaxy Ring coming and it could pull off some new health trick

Samsung is working on a new Galaxy Ring, and the most important upgrade may come from what happens after the ring collects health signals in the background. Hon Pak, who leads Samsung’s digital health team, told Forbes that a next generation ring is in development. Samsung hasn’t announced the name, launch timing, price, regions, or […]
Person wearing Xreal Project Aura smart glasses.

Xreal Aura glasses reservations are finally live, and it sort of sticks to its $1,500 promise

Xreal Aura reservations are open with a $1,500 price ceiling, putting Android XR glasses hundreds below Snap’s Specs.
Seremy is a watch being used in Rome for the elderly

Wearables are helping the elderly as record heat blasts across Europe

Rome is using smart bracelets to monitor elderly residents during Europe’s heatwave, turning wearable tech into a remote safety net for vulnerable people.
Samsung Galaxy Watch

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could get a blindingly bright display, but I’m worried about the tax

The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could be getting a display that's far easier to see outdoors, along with a much bigger battery. But if these upgrades are real, I'm already wondering what they'll do to the price tag.
AI therapist representative image generated using AI

Doctors built an AI stress pal that picks body signals form your smartwatch and earbuds

Researchers have built an AI assistant that uses data from smartwatches, smartphones, and earbuds to detect changes in emotional state and offer more personal mental-health support.
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OpenAI’s poaching from Apple hints at ChatGPT-powered wearables coming for your face

Apple's Vision Pro engineering chief is leaving for OpenAI, hinting that the company's AI hardware ambitions may extend well beyond ChatGPT.
Clock face on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.

The Galaxy Watch 8 at $218 is the Prime Day smartwatch deal I’d recommend to most people

The Galaxy Watch 8 has fallen to a record-low $218.49 for Prime Day, saving you more than $130 on Samsung's latest smartwatch.
Google Pixel 10 vs Pixel 10 Pro

I went looking for the best Prime Day bargains on Google hardware, and these are the winners

Prime Day 2026 is delivering some surprisingly good discounts on Google hardware. From the Pixel 10 series to Nest cameras, the Pixel Watch 4, and Google TV Streamer, these are the deals worth grabbing before the sale ends on June 26.
Meta Glasses

Meta launches its own smart glasses and one of them is designed by Kylie Jenner

Meta has unveiled its first self-branded smart glasses, including a special Kylie Jenner edition and the debut of the company's new MuseSpark AI platform.
Lorika glass clip ons

The race to make smart glasses look less awkward has begun, and I love what I see

An Italian startup called Lorika just launched Ontop, brightly colored clip-on covers that make your Ray-Ban Meta glasses pop.
Accessories, Glasses, Person

Apple’s era of wearable intelligence begins in 2027 and cameras will be a big part of it

Apple's next big AI push may not come through your phone at all. A new report suggests the company is preparing camera-equipped AirPods and its first smart glasses, signaling a major shift toward wearable intelligence.
Using Gemini on Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.

Samsung may shelve the Galaxy Watch Classic this year, regular and Ultra could get new colors 

Leaks ahead of Samsung's July event reveal the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 gets a boxier redesign and there's no Classic in the Galaxy Watch 9 lineup.
WatchOS 27 running on Apple watches

Apple clears the air on watchOS 27 skipping multiple models, and you can partly blame AI for it

Apple confirmed five Apple Watch models won't get watchOS 27's Siri AI features, pointing to performance requirements as the reason.
Ultrahuman M2 Live

Ultrahuman brings affordable continuous glucose monitoring to US consumers

Ultrahuman has launched M2 Live in the US, combining Abbott's Lingo glucose monitor with AI-powered metabolic insights at a lower entry price.
Honor Watch 6

Honor’s new Watch 6 brings battery life Apple Watch users dream about

Honor Watch 6 is launching globally with a 35-day battery claim, bright display, wet touch controls, and dedicated football and badminton tracking modes.
Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4

Fitness trackers and smartphone apps help heart disease patients stay active, study finds

A new American Heart Association review found that smartphone apps and wearable trackers helped heart disease patients walk more and increase daily activity.
Snap Specs AR smart glasses

A US state wants to ban smart glasses while driving, and it could open Pandora’s box

Smart glasses are rapidly evolving from niche gadgets into mainstream consumer technology. Devices from companies such as Meta, Google, Apple, and Snap are increasingly capable of displaying notifications, providing navigation, recording video, and even running AI-powered assistants directly in a user’s field of view. But one U.S. state is already asking an important question: Should […]
Person wearing Xreal Project Aura smart glasses.

Xreal Aura glasses put Android on your face and they will “try” to cost under $1,500

Xreal Aura is now open for reservations, bringing Android XR, Gemini, and spatial computing to tethered smart glasses expected to launch in Fall 2026.