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Viture Pro 2 XR Glasses with its Mobile Dock Mini

Viture’s lightest smart glasses yet still put a massive 146-inch screen in front of your eyes

The Viture Pro 2 trims weight and thickness while adding brighter displays, improved eye adjustments, and a wider field of view, alongside a smaller Switch 2-ready dock.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5.

A cheaper Galaxy Watch with more than a week of battery life may be in the works

References found inside the Galaxy Wearable app point to a new Samsung smartwatch codenamed Galaxy Aero that could run RTOS instead of Wear OS and last more than a week between charges.
Plate, Electronics, Computer Hardware

The Pixel Tag may be Google’s answer to AirTag, right down to the price

Google’s rumored Pixel Tag may cost just 10 cents less than an AirTag, leaving Android integration and still-unconfirmed tracking hardware to justify the nearly identical price.
google assistant mobile.

Google Assistant finally has a shutdown date, and it’s only weeks away

Google will begin phasing out Assistant on eligible mobile devices from September 4, replacing it with Gemini while leaving some unsupported devices, cars, and smart-home hardware temporarily unaffected.
Pixel Watch on Wrist

The Pixel Watch 5 just leaked in full before Google’s August 12 event

Google’s next smartwatch could lean heavily on Gemini, sleep tracking, and safety features as most of the Pixel Watch 4 hardware carries over.
Accessories, Glasses, Adapter

Australia just set a horrific example for creep behavior with low-cost smartglasses

Kmart's budget AI smart glasses are flying off shelves, but they're also reigniting a heated debate over privacy, surveillance, and whether wearable cameras have become a little too normal.
Apple Vision Pro

Apple’s next big health bet could be turning glasses and headsets into fitness companions.

A new Apple job listing suggests the company wants health and fitness features to become a major part of its future glasses and headsets.
Wristwatch, Arm, Body Part

The Moto Watch Ultra could revive Motorola’s premium smartwatch ambitions

Alleged Moto Watch Ultra renders show a 46mm stainless steel case, LTE connectivity, built-in GPS, and water resistance up to 50 metres.
Electronics, Computer Hardware, Hardware

Google’s long-awaited AirTag rival just leaked ahead of launch under a familiar name

The Pixel Tag has leaked ahead of Google's big event, hinting that lost keys and wallets may soon be easier to find.
A Ray-Ban Meta Glasses wearer talks to another person using live translation.

A smart glasses detector is now among the top paid apps on Apple’s App Store

A $2.99 app that scans for nearby smart glasses has become one of the App Store’s top paid downloads amid growing camera anxiety.
DuckDuckGo smart glasses

DuckDuckGo’s new smart glasses come with zero AI and 100% shade

DuckDuckGo and Knockaround just launched $35 sunglasses with no camera, no mic, and no AI, a cheeky jab at every smart glasses brand recording strangers without asking.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Apple’s new Upgrade plan won’t punish missed payments with restrictions, but three strikes could end your lease

Apple says missed payments under its Klarna-backed Upgrade plan will not restrict apps or device features, although three consecutive missed payments can terminate the lease.
Wristwatch, Arm, Body Part

Nothing’s first proper smartwatch could be the wrist candy Android needs

Nothing’s first smartwatch under its main brand may arrive in September for under $300, bringing the company’s unmistakable design language to a fiercely competitive market.
Google Pixel Watch 4 in black in the hand

Google could soon let you unlock your Pixel Watch with your phone

Google is reportedly working on a way to unlock your Pixel Watch with your phone, essentially flipping the existing Watch Unlock feature.
The Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses and case.

A new iPhone app can sniff out Meta smart glasses lurking nearby

AntiZuck turns an iPhone into a local smart-glasses scanner, alerting users to nearby Meta Ray-Bans and other supported devices without requiring an account or collecting data.
Apple Watch Series 11 on home screen.

Apple’s smartwatches will look the same for at least another year, or two

Bloomberg reports Apple's Series 12 and Ultra 4 smartwatches will skip a design overhaul this year, focusing instead on health features.
Meta Glasses

Apple’s smart glasses are running late because they don’t want to stir a privacy storm

Apple’s smart glasses may not reach consumers until late 2027 as the company works out how to add cameras without compromising privacy.
Different smartwatch models with displays illuminated.

Shopping for back-to-school? These are the smartwatches I’d actually wear to class

Shopping for a back-to-school smartwatch? Here are seven picks on Amazon, from budget fitness bands to the latest Apple Watch.
The new Qualcomm Snadragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Qualcomm is set to ratchet up chip prices in September, and your next gadget upgrade could bear the brunt

Qualcomm has informed customers of double-digit chip price increases effective September 1, 2026, citing exhausted supplier cost absorption and failed alternative sourcing.
A person wearing the Whoop 5.0.

Slacked off all summer? Here are 3 fitness trackers that’ll help you stay accountable as you head back to school

Summer break did a number on your fitness goals? These three fitness trackers take very different approaches to keeping you accountable this semester.
Wristwatch, Arm, Body Part

Galaxy Watch 9 vs. Watch Series 11: Has Apple finally met its smartwatch match?

A detailed comparison between Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 and Apple's Watch Series 11, covering displays, chips, health features, pricing, and which one actually wins.
The Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses and case.

Instagram is finally going after Ray-Ban Meta-wearing creeps

Instagram has started banning accounts that post footage captured secretly using Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
ultrahuman-air-in-hand

Ultrahuman’s biggest update ever ditches charts for actual advice

Ultrahuman's Emerald update redesigns the app and adds UltraSphere, a decision engine that turns your ring's data into simple advice, even without internet.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

The best Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 diving features will reportedly cost you extra

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is finally built for diving, but a new report suggests the app that unlocks advanced diving features will come with a subscription.
Google Pixel Watch 4 in black in the hand

Pixel Watch 5 could get more memory and almost nothing else

A Google Play Console listing suggests the Pixel Watch 5 will retain familiar Qualcomm CPU and GPU hardware while increasing memory from 2GB to 3GB.
samsung-ai-glasses

Samsung enters the AI glasses race with Gemini-powered Intelligent Eyewear

Samsung unveiled its first intelligent eyewear at Galaxy Unpacked, built with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The glasses run Gemini AI, offering hands-free translation, note taking, and navigation for everyday wear.
Gemini Intelligence

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 gets Google’s Gemini Intelligence before the Pixel 11

Google announces new Gemini features for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8, and Watch 9, including expanded task automation, Gemini Notebook, and easier iPhone switching.
Wristwatch, Machine, Electronics

Galaxy Watch 9 brings a new chip, bigger batteries, One UI 9 Watch, and a $30 price hike

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 launches in the US with a new Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, AI health features, and pricing starting at $379.99, up from the Watch 8.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 launched with brighter display, larger battery and new fitness features

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 with a larger battery, Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, brighter display and new AI-powered health features.
Book, Comics, Publication

XR could pull webtoons off your phone and into the room

ComiXR takes webtoons beyond the screen by placing characters and dialogue around a room, using eye tracking, spatial audio, and haptic feedback to turn reading into an immersive XR experience.
Garmin CIRQA featured image

Garmin’s new Fitbit Air rival has 80 workout modes and avoids the frustrating subscription trap

Garmin’s CIRQA costs twice as much as the Fitbit Air, though its longer battery life, extensive workout support, and subscription-free software could justify the premium.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra's case and screen.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is finally ready to dive, and the Watch 9 40mm gets a bigger battery

A fresh Galaxy Watch leak corrects an earlier battery claim and reveals that the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 may finally be suitable for freediving and scuba diving.
Bose QuietComfort deal

Bose’s next QuietComfort headphones could steal the Ultra’s best features

A new leak suggests Bose's QuietComfort headphones are finally getting a refresh — with smarter features, a redesigned look, and no price increase.
People pointing cameras at a person in a club

Camera anxiety is changing how young adults party

Students say they can't fully relax on a night out anymore, caught between camera-happy promoters and glasses that look nothing like a recording device.
A person wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 marketing images leak, backing up battery, display, and chip rumors

Leaked marketing images of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 corroborate weeks of rumors about the battery, display, and chip upgrades.
Oura Ring 4, Galaxy Ring and RingConn Gen 2 in the palm of a hand

This smart ring makes a blood pressure promise Apple and Oura still won’t

The $399 Signal Ring promises cuff-free systolic and diastolic readings without calibration, but missing FDA clearance and unpublished clinical results make keeping that old arm cuff the sensible move.
A woman wearing the HTC Vive Eagle smart glasses

HTC’s smart glasses are apparently coming to the US, but HTC hasn’t said so

Amazon briefly listed HTC’s VIVE Eagle smart glasses for a September 1 US launch at $499, then removed the pages before HTC had confirmed the expansion beyond Taiwan.
Wristwatch, Arm, Body Part

Don’t expect smartwatches and fitness bands with replaceable batteries anytime soon

Smartwatches and fitness bands just got an exemption from the EU's replaceable battery rule. Here's why regulators made this call.