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 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.
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 […]
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.
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’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.
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.
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.
In the last hours of Prime Day, I found the best deals to save you the regret of missing out
The best last-minute Prime Day 2026 deals on smartphones, earbuds, smartwatches, and more, hand-picked before the sale ends tonight.
A cardiologist told me that wearable health should be quiet. RingConn’s Gen 3 smart ring embodies that mantra.
Learn how the RingConn Gen 3 smart ring combines continuous health tracking with expert-backed insights for smarter wellness without overwhelming data.
I found two Prime Day ANC headphone deals that skimp on the price, not the features
The Soundcore Space One and Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 are the best Prime Day ANC headphone deals under $120.
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.
I wouldn’t buy most Prime Day smart glasses, but these 4 are worth shortlisting
The smart glasses market is growing quickly, but not every deal deserves your attention. Here are four Prime Day picks that balance innovation, comfort, and practical features.
I dug through Prime Day’s smartwatch deals so you don’t have to, and these are the winners
The best Prime Day 2026 smartwatch deals include all-time-low prices on the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Pixel Watch 4, Apple Watch Series 11, and more.
These are the best Prime Day deals on health wearables that I’d recommend before they sell out
Prime Day has dropped prices on some of the best health wearables, including Fitbit trackers, Oura Ring 4, Apple Watch Series 11, Galaxy Watch 8, and more.
Use this code to get 47% off the wavytalk LED face mask, down to just $94.99
Save 39% on the wavytalk Glow Time LED face mask, now $109.99 on Amazon. Red, near-infrared, blue, and amber light modes with full-face coverage and a timer.
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.
Prime Day 2026 is packed with Samsung deals, but only these made my shortlist
Prime Day 2026 is delivering some of the biggest Samsung discounts we've seen all year. From the Galaxy S26 series to Galaxy Watches, tablets, and earbuds, these are the deals that offer the best value for your money.
I found the best Prime Day headphone deals worth your money, and skipped the noisy junk
Prime Day is flooded with headphone deals, but these Sony, Bose, Sennheiser, JBL, and Beats discounts are the ones I’d check first.
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.
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.
32 Prime Day Upgrades Worth Adding to Your Cart
Prime Day is the perfect time to upgrade. These standout picks deliver practical benefits, thoughtful design, and impressive value.
I love Apple, but this watchOS decision might be my breaking point
My Apple Watch SE 2 still works perfectly. So why does it already feel left behind? Why Apple, why?
AirPods Max 2 slide to just $399 ahead of Prime Day and I highly recommend you snag it
Amazon has the AirPods Max 2 at $399, 27% off the $549 launch price, the lowest price yet for Apple's latest over-ear headphones.
Two cordless massagers built for the desk-bound: On sale for Prime Day
The SKG W9 Ultra 2.0 back belt and G7 Pro Fold 3.0 neck massager are on sale on Amazon. Cordless, app-controlled, with heat and titanium heads.
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.
AirPods didn’t kill public life. They made it easier to survive
AirPods get blamed for making people antisocial, but tiny earbuds have also become a normal way to make loud public spaces feel survivable.
There will come soft pings, and every one of them will have notes
Smart rings, glasses, earbuds, and glucose patches are turning ordinary life into a stream of nudges, warnings, and tiny corrections.
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.
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 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’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.
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.
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 […]
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.
Samsung Display just showed why XR’s future may come down to better tiny screens
Samsung Display's AWE USA showcase puts RGB OLEDoS at the center of its XR ambitions, with ultra-bright panels for MR headsets, prototype smart glasses, and longer-term spatial display concepts.
Got a smartwatch? You can now join a study measuring how the football world cup is affecting your heart
Bielefeld University is inviting smartwatch users to join a World Cup study tracking how football matches affect fans’ heart rate, stress, movement, and sleep.
Beats Studio Buds get a critical fix for a creepy microphone flaw
Apple's latest Beats Studio Buds firmware update fixes a Bluetooth microphone flaw tied to pairing mode, giving owners a practical reason to check whether version 1B211 has reached their earbuds.