#wearable-tech

#wearable-tech

Projector maker XGIMI has turned up at CES to launch its own range of AR glasses, but don't get the champagne out too soon. MemoMind is a new brand under which its AI-infused eyewear will be sold, with two distinct units arriving at some point in the near future. The company says it has leveraged its know-how in optics and engineering to produce glasses which are unobtrusively light, all the better for blending into your daily life.

Branislav Nikolic wakes up every morning at 7 a.m., energized and ready to greet the day, no alarm clock required. At night, instead of doom-scrolling until 2 a.m., he's peacefully asleep by 11:30 p.m. It's been his routine for the past decade, thanks to his fascination with circadian rhythm, the body's internal clocks that regulate energy and appetite.

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Cyber Week deals are in full swing. And with 2026 on the horizon, there's no better time to give yourself or a loved one the gift of better sleep. Sleep headphones are a popular gadget in the health tech space, but many of them are pricey. Also: The best Cyber Monday deals live now Lucky for you, Ozlo's sleep earbuds just got a discount. Right now, at both and , you can save $75 on the , with a chance to save more when you buy multiples directly from Ozlo. Ozlo will offer you $170 off 2 pairs & $270 off 3 pairs as part of their holiday sale. Plus, these sleep earbuds received a ZDNET Edtiors' Choice Award in April 2025.

Last year, I wrote that you do not need a black Apple Watch Ultra 2. It was simply a color refresh, I said. The original Apple Watch Ultra on your wrist was still perfectly fine. The landfills of the world were better off without Apple's first-gen ruggedized smartwatch filling it. Also, suggesting that you spend another $800 just because it looked sick as hell (I mean, looketh at these photos) isn't great advice.

Bethesda is now selling a highly-detailed wearable replica of the Pip-Boy 3000 from Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. It was designed using the 3D models of the accessory in the games to make it as accurate as possible, and is available for preorder now for $299.99, with shipping expected to start as early as June 2026. Sadly, it won't arrive in time for the season two premiere of Amazon's Fallout series that starts on December 17th, 2025.

If you're one of the 55,646 runner signed up, why not treat yourself to a brand new GPS smartwatch to celebrate the occasion with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7. Of if you're just a runner somewhere else on the globe looking to upgrade, or an office worker who wants to be able to read their texts in a meeting without

Twenty-two foam nubs protrude from the bottom of this shoe. When I slide it on, it almost feels like I'm walking on bubble tape-or like, with every step, an octopus tentacle is suctioning to my foot. Even through a thick cotton sock and all that foam, I can feel textures underfoot. I sense the individual blades of grass on a soccer pitch, and dragging my sole along a textured running track feels a bit akin to licking the roof of my mouth.

Instead of tech that is blending in and disappears into the background on hand, this is the opposite. It's tech that stands out,

"My Aura ring started to go crazy," Allie says. "'Your heart rate is up, your body temperature is up.' But I was still nursing. I hadn't had a period. Everything she was feeling could have been related to postpartum hormones. She hoped her ring would tell her if she ovulated, but says "the app needed three months of steady cycle information first."

This time of year is one of the best opportunities to snag big-ticket wants and needs at a fraction of the priceand, yes, that includes Apple products. Here's a trick of the trade when it comes to all of the Apple gadgets we can't live without: Amazon is often the most affordable place to get them. Want to replace or upgrade your AirPods? Our favorite model, the AirPods 4, are $99 right now (on sale with noise cancellation, too).

Nik Bentel Studio's Tati Fête Bag combines fashion and technology, featuring a Speaker Bag and a Mixer Bag designed for music enthusiasts with Bluetooth compatibility and audio inputs.

Amazon Prime Day 2025 will feature significant discounts on smartwatches and fitness trackers, making it the perfect opportunity for consumers to upgrade their wearable tech.

Samsung's upcoming foldable devices, including the Galaxy Z Flip7, Z Flip7 FE, and Z Fold7, have received certification ahead of their launch, showcasing powerful new features.

The Protect A guards your watch with a fairly chunky stainless steel housing that turns your sleek watch into a gadget-core device with thick bezels and a rugged design.

Taking care of pets is a full-time job that demands hard work, constant care, and your undivided attention.