#smartwatches

#smartwatches

This week on The Vergecast, we're discussing the fallout of the messy GPT-5 launch and why the new model isn't living up to the hype.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is extremely lightweight and easy to sleep with on, even though its initial design felt bulky on my wrist.

The Kospet Magic P10 and R10 smartwatches offer precise dual-band, multi-GNSS location tracking, competing efficiently with high-end models like the Garmin Venu X1.

The first thing you'll notice is how different the Galaxy Watch8 feels-literally. Samsung has extended the Cushion Design to both the Watch8 and Watch8 Classic, which results in a sleeker silhouette that sits flush against the wrist.

The new Watch8 series models marked the initial roll-out of Gemini AI on WearOS, and Google promised to expand to more smartwatches running Wear OS 4 or newer.

The Apple Watch Series 10 boasts an incredibly slim profile at just 9.7mm thick, offering a lightweight and comfortable experience that enhances usability for sleep tracking.

Smartphones' endless distractions have prompted rising interest in dumbphones as alternatives, as users seek respite from screen addiction, indicating a market shift.

The Google Pixel Watch 3, hailed as one of the best smartwatches of 2025, now features superior battery life and a larger, improved screen.

The Vetra Orbit One makes checking the time a meditative gesture, focusing on tactile interaction over digital distractions, embodying a meaningful wearable experience.

Polar's new Vantage M3 offers advanced training and recovery tools in an affordable package, catering specifically to runners while forgoing smartwatch features.

Apple has seen a significant decline in smartwatch demand, recording a 19% year-on-year drop in shipments for the second consecutive year.