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fromTechCrunch
16 hours ago

Former Apple engineer raises $5M for a note-taking pendant that only records your voice | TechCrunch

Taya Necklace addresses privacy concerns in voice-recording wearables by capturing only the user's voice through voice recognition and directional microphones, retailing at $89 with AI-powered note management.
fromWIRED
18 hours ago

The Fort Strength Training Wearable Tracks Your Sets

We use the IMU sensors to detect which exercise the user is performing and identify the period engaging in concentric, eccentric, or isometric hold. These are the three main types of lifting exercises; you might know them as contracting, lengthening, or static exercises. The Fort uses the wrist as a proxy for bar velocity, and the company is seeking FDA clearance and will also be pursuing large, third-party studies from independent labs.
Wearables
Privacy technologies
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 day ago

Think Twice Before Buying or Using Meta's Ray-Bans

Smart glasses like Meta Ray-Ban and Oakley Meta Glasses have reached mainstream adoption, but users must understand significant privacy and civil liberties concerns before purchasing, including automatic data uploads, AI training on sensitive footage, and human review of personal videos.
Wearables
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

Rokid's Smart Glasses Let You Pick Your AI: Gemini or ChatGPT - Yanko Design

Rokid's AI Glasses Style enables users to choose between multiple AI assistants including Gemini, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Qwen through a unified interface rather than being locked into a single model.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Shark's ChillPill fan can cool your skin like an ice pack

SharkNinja's ChillPill is a multi-function personal cooling device combining air circulation, water misting, and a metal cooling plate for immediate temperature relief.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Sandbar secures $23M Series A for its AI note-taking ring | TechCrunch

The response [to the launch] was a lot warmer than we expected, which is really encouraging and meaningful. A lot of people said they could see themselves wearing this. Some users use the ring over 50 times a day for tasks like planning presentations, trips or meals.
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Wearables
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Oppo Watch X3 teaser campaign reveals all colors, launch date too

Oppo unveils the Find N6 foldable smartphone and Watch X3 smartwatch on March 17, featuring a titanium case, rotating crown, and unique adjustable rubber band design available in three colorways.
#smartwatch
Wearables
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Google's latest Pixel Watches have fallen to their lowest prices ever

Google's Pixel Watch 4 is discounted to $289.99 with improved GPS, battery life, repairability, and AI features, while the Pixel Watch 3 reaches its lowest price at $169.99.
fromGadgets 360
1 week ago
Wearables

Amazfit Active 3 Premium With 1.32-Inch Display Launched at This Price

Amazfit Active 3 Premium is a $169.99 compact smartwatch with AMOLED display, 12-day battery life, and 170+ sports modes designed for entry-level runners and hybrid athletes.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Google's latest Pixel Watches have fallen to their lowest prices ever

Google's Pixel Watch 4 is discounted to $289.99 with improved GPS, battery life, repairability, and AI features, while the Pixel Watch 3 reaches its lowest price at $169.99.
Wearables
fromZDNET
5 days ago

How Samsung's smart glasses will work with your Galaxy - here's everything we know

Samsung will release AI smart glasses in 2026 that connect to smartphones for AI processing rather than operating as standalone devices.
Exercise
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Practice Got Smarter: How Tech Is Reshaping Training in 2026

Data has become the third essential tool in athletic training alongside time and effort, enabling personalized adjustments and invisible feedback that improves performance and prevents injuries.
Washington Nationals
fromTalkNats.com
6 days ago

My week in Nats camp is over; What did I see, let's talk Nats camp! | TalkNats.com

Washington Nationals employ advanced wearable technology and monitoring systems to optimize player development, prevent injuries, and enhance recovery protocols.
#gesture-recognition
fromZDNET
6 days ago
Wearables

Your next Oura Ring powered by voice or gesture? What this AI buy means for Oura Ring 5

Wearables
fromZDNET
6 days ago

Your next Oura Ring powered by voice or gesture? What this AI buy means for Oura Ring 5

Oura acquired Doublepoint to integrate gesture and voice recognition into future smart rings, positioning the company to lead AI-powered wearable interactions.
Wearables
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Oura buys gesture-navigation startup DoublePoint

Oura acquired Doublepoint to integrate gesture recognition technology into smart rings, enabling hand movement control of connected devices with subtle motions.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
6 days ago

EntoPedia magnetic camera turns insect encounters into digital specimens without capture

EntoPedia is a wearable digital collection system designed by Junfei Teng to reframe insect 'collecting' as documentation, turning everyday encounters into moments of observation, learning, and shared knowledge without physical capture. The project received the 2026 French Design Awards Gold (Professional) in Product Design, Educational Toys & Games, recognizing its approach to ecological education through wearable interaction and community-built datasets.
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#motorola-moto-watch
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
1 week ago

Moto Watch Review: The Best Smartwatch Under Rs. 6,000 in 2026?

Motorola's new Moto Watch offers premium design and comfort at Rs. 5,999-6,999, featuring sandblasted aluminum, multiple strap options, and IP68 water resistance in the affordable smartwatch segment.
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Wearables

Motorola's new smartwatch keeps things simple, but power users may want more

Motorola's new Moto Watch offers solid fundamentals with comfortable design and easy setup, but faces limitations that may disappoint users seeking premium smartwatch features.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
1 week ago

Moto Watch Review: The Best Smartwatch Under Rs. 6,000 in 2026?

Motorola's new Moto Watch offers premium design and comfort at Rs. 5,999-6,999, featuring sandblasted aluminum, multiple strap options, and IP68 water resistance in the affordable smartwatch segment.
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Wearables

Motorola's new smartwatch keeps things simple, but power users may want more

#personalized-wellness
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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The Pixel Watch now lets you tap to pay without opening the Wallet app

Google introduces express pay feature for Pixel Watch 2 and later, enabling contactless payments by tapping retail terminals without opening the Wallet app, while adding phone security and location awareness features.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Qualcomm CEO predicts 2026 will be the year of the AI agent

We are going to move from a smartphone-centric, app-centric digital ecosystem to an agent center. The agent becomes the center. They don't only respond to you. They observe, they interpret, they act. In place of the current approach, where the user initiates everything via a specific application, future technology will be more geared toward enabling agents and tasks.
Wearables
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Cuffless Blood Pressure Monitoring Is Coming. We Explain What It Is and How to Use It

Since 1990, the incidence of hypertension has increased globally, with up to one in three adults worldwide affected by it. Most of those people have no idea they have it. If people could diagnose and monitor hypertension at home, the World Health Organization estimates that up to 76 million lives could be saved with easy fixes, like stopping smoking or adjusting diet.
Health
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

A new app alerts you if someone nearby is wearing smart glasses | TechCrunch

Nearby Glasses is an Android app that detects Bluetooth signals from smart glasses and alerts users when recording devices are nearby, addressing privacy concerns about non-consensual surveillance.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
1 week ago

Xiaomi Watch 5, Xiaomi Tag Arrive Globally at These Prices

Xiaomi launched the Watch 5 globally with a 1.54-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset, and comprehensive health monitoring sensors starting at EUR 299.99.
Fashion & style
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

It's not a coincidence that Mark Zuckerberg sat front row at Prada's latest show

Mark Zuckerberg attended Prada's Milan Fashion Week show as part of Meta's luxury AI glasses partnership with the fashion house, signaling tech industry interest in merging wearable technology with high fashion.
Skiing
fromWIRED
1 week ago

This Helmet Ruined My Ski Holiday

The Ruroc RG2 full-face snowsports helmet offers advanced safety features and technology but creates social discomfort due to its intimidating appearance that detracts from its practical benefits.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

After Zomato, Deepinder Goyal returns with a $54M brain-monitoring bet | TechCrunch

Deepinder Goyal raised $54 million for Temple, a wearable startup measuring cerebral blood flow for elite athletes, marking his shift toward higher-risk ventures after stepping down as Zomato CEO.
#smart-rings
#meta-ai-glasses
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

A Creepy New Device Is Spreading Across School Campuses. Students Are Being Harassed. Teachers Are Sounding the Alarm.

fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

A Creepy New Device Is Spreading Across School Campuses. Students Are Being Harassed. Teachers Are Sounding the Alarm.

Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

Huawei Band 11 series debuts, FreeBuds Pro 5 go global

Huawei launched Band 11 series smartbands with AMOLED displays, up to 14-day battery life, and FreeBuds Pro 5 earbuds featuring dual drivers and adaptive noise cancelling.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 brings updated GPS antenna, marathon mode and 14 days of battery life

Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 is a specialized running watch featuring advanced GPS positioning, marathon training modes, and health monitoring, co-developed with Olympic runner Eliud Kipchoge.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 x Formula 1 Edition brings real-time race telemetry to your wrist - Yanko Design

Housed in a 45mm grade 2 titanium case with a black DLC finish, it features a fixed ceramic bezel engraved with a tachymeter scale-a direct reference to classic racing chronographs. The screw-down caseback carries special Formula 1 engraving, while the textured rubber strap reinforces its sporting intent.
Wearables
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

5 surprise products we could see at Samsung Unpacked 2026 (including smart glasses)

Early-year Unpacked events are traditionally reserved for flagship phones. That said, it is hard to imagine Unpacked 2026 being entirely devoted to just three smartphones. Samsung will probably sprinkle in a few announcements for other highly anticipated devices.
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#smart-glasses
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Gadgets

I went hands-on with Snap's new smart glasses - they're no Meta Ray-Bans (yet)

fromZDNET
6 months ago
Gadgets

I tried Meta's new Oakley smart glasses in my production studio - my verdict as a content creator

fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Gadgets

I went hands-on with Snap's new smart glasses - they're no Meta Ray-Bans (yet)

fromZDNET
6 months ago
Gadgets

I tried Meta's new Oakley smart glasses in my production studio - my verdict as a content creator

Wearables
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Beyond gold: Why Team USA will be wearing titanium at these Olympic

Oura will be the official wearable and exclusive health-tracking provider for Team USA and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, supplying rings and research collaboration.
#tech-facilitated-abuse
Wearables
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Meta, Apple and the rest of Big Tech can't sell headsets. Now they're trying glasses.

Big Tech is pivoting from bulky VR headsets toward lighter, glasses-style devices, but miniaturization trade-offs limit capability and complicate consumer adoption.
Design
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

Best of the Best! Top 10 Posts of 2025

Four recent designs combine site-sensitive architecture, cross-cultural materiality, nostalgic display design, and purposeful engineering to enhance rituals, atmosphere, and everyday resilience.
Gadgets
fromInc
2 months ago

The Most Shocking Innovation Failures of 2025

Ambitious tech projects in 2025 repeatedly failed in real-world demos, exposing limitations in humanoid robots, wearable AR devices, and user-facing product execution.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Brain Gear Is the Hot New Wearable

Head-worn EEG wearables read brain waves to enhance sleep quality and productivity, using AI-driven stimulation and feedback from devices like headbands and headphones.
Tech industry
fromFortune
3 months ago

Google says its first Gemini-powered smart glasses are coming next year-here's what they can do | Fortune

Google will release AI-powered smart glasses in 2026 centered on Gemini, offering screen-free and display models developed with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Google unveils plans to try again with smart glasses in 2026

Google plans to launch smart glasses powered by artificial intelligence (AI) in 2026, after its previous high-profile attempt to enter the market ended in failure. The tech giant set expectations high in 2013 when it unveiled Google Glass, billed by some as the future of technology despite its odd appearance with a bulky screen positioned above the right eye. Google pulled the product in 2015 less than seven months after its UK release, but is now planning
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 months ago

PUM Imagines a Soft Exoskeleton Posture Wearable for Young Farmers - Yanko Design

Most posture gadgets target office workers hunched over laptops, buzzing when your shoulders curl forward, or your neck drifts too far from neutral. Meanwhile, people doing physically demanding jobs, like young farmers, quietly rack up back pain and joint strain from long hours of bending, squatting, and lifting in fields. That strain is often treated as just part of the job until it becomes a serious problem threatening long-term health and livelihood.
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Wearables
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

Is It Possible to Have Too Much Data About Our Bodies?

Wearable health devices provide abundant biometric data but often fail to translate into meaningful behavior changes or improved well-being and can harm relationships with food.
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fromWIRED
3 months ago

A Viral Chinese Wristband Claims to Zap You Awake. The Public Says 'No Thanks'

A wearable wristband claims to electrically stimulate nerves to boost alertness comparable to a cup of coffee.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
3 months ago

Swiss Startup PROVUU Unveils Augmented-Reality Goggles Designed to See Through Fog and Flat Light - SnowBrains

PROVUU's VIEW-XR AR goggles enhance terrain visibility up to 75% in low-visibility winter conditions to improve safety, depth perception, and versatility for mountain users.
Medicine
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Can a bra really detect breast cancer? New 'smart' device could help

A wearable bra-attached device could detect breast tumours as small as 5 mm, enabling earlier detection and real-time monitoring for high-risk women with intellectual disabilities.
Wearables
fromNature
3 months ago

Magnetic fibres give this robot a soft grip

Magnetically controllable textile fibres enable fabrics that can shape-shift, convey tactile signals, and give robots soft, non-damaging touch for varied applications.
#smart-ring
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Nike's inflatable puffer jacket de-puffs to cool you down

Leveraging the company's longtime use of air bladders to improve the cushioning in its shoes, the Nike Therma-FIT Air Milano jacket is made from a soft but durable two-layer composite laminate material that can be inflated or deflated in seconds. When filled with air the jacket is better at trapping body heat for more insulation, and when deflated it provides about as much warmth as a lightweight hoodie, according to Nike.
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Wearables
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Nike says its first 'powered footwear' is like an e-bike for your feet

Project Amplify is a lightweight ankle-worn powered footwear system that assists walking and running, boosting speed and reducing effort for everyday, noncompetitive users.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
4 months ago

Oakley Meta Vanguard AI Sunglasses have Shockingly Good Camera & Speakers

Oakley and Meta released the Vanguard AI sunglasses: sport-focused shades with cameras, built-in audio, Prizm lenses, and Garmin/Strava integration for 'Athletic Intelligence'.
Science
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

New wearable UV detector can monitor exposure and prevent sunburn

A new fully transparent wearable UV sensor connects to smartphones to track UVA exposure, helping prevent sunburn and reduce skin cancer risk.
Wearables
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Man using Meta AI glasses to film women prompts USF warning

A man wearing Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses reportedly filmed students at University of San Francisco and may be posting the footage to social media.
Apple
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

The smart glasses race is really on now

Apple is increasing investment in smart glasses to compete with Meta’s Ray-Ban Display, aiming for iPhone integration, everyday usability, and discreet displays.
Medicine
fromEntrepreneur
5 months ago

KneeMo Wants to Help Knee Pain Sufferers Get Moving | Entrepreneur

KneeMo is a motion-sensing, vibration-therapy wearable that reduces knee pain in real time, enabling increased activity, independence, and clinically validated functional improvement.
Wearables
fromwww.nature.com
6 months ago

Jelly-filled garment keeps wearers cool when heat and humidity soar

A battery-powered garment with water-laden gel can cool wearers, reducing health risks during extreme heat and humidity.
fromZDNET
6 months ago

These 8 rumored Pixel Watch features make it the Android wearable to beat in 2025

The Pixel Watch 4 may maintain the same sizing options of 41 mm and 45 mm, keeping consistency with its predecessor's design.
Wearables
Wearables
fromFuncheap
6 months ago

Wearable AI + Brain Health Talk w/ Stanford Expert (SF)

Smartwatch technology may aid in early brain disorder detection through AI tools.
Wearables
fromZDNET
6 months ago

I replaced my smartwatch with Garmin's new sleep tracker for weeks - here's my verdict

Garmin has introduced the Index Sleep Monitor to track sleep and integrate with Garmin Connect.
Health
fromNews Center
6 months ago

New Wireless Sweat Patch May Improve Cystic Fibrosis Treatment - News Center

A new wearable device accurately measures biomarkers in sweat to enhance clinical decision-making for cystic fibrosis.
Apple
fromGadgets 360
6 months ago

Apple Watch With New Sensors, Major Redesign to Launch in 2026

Apple is working on a redesigned smartwatch for 2026 featuring double the health sensors and enhanced design.
Gadgets
fromGadgets 360
6 months ago

Samsung's Ray-Ban Meta-Like AI Smartglasses Could Arrive Next Year

Samsung is developing display-less smartglasses powered by AI, expected to launch next year.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
7 months ago

Weekly poll: do you still have your ringer on or is your phone on vibrate all the time?

Ringer use is declining as smartphones transition to silent modes and reliance on wearable devices increases.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
7 months ago

RFK Jr. wants a wearable on every American - that future's not as healthy as he thinks

Wearable technology cannot universally guarantee health improvements for everyone.
E-Commerce
fromwww.gadgets360.com
7 months ago

Flipkart Fitness Carnival: Unmissable Smartwatch, Smart Band & Smart Ring Deals Live Now

Flipkart Fitness Carnival offers massive discounts on smart devices from top brands with additional savings options.
#google-pixel-watch-4
fromMail Online
7 months ago

I tested the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and here's my honest review

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is extremely lightweight and easy to sleep with on, even though its initial design felt bulky on my wrist.
Wearables
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
7 months ago

Apple's next Watch Ultra will have a slightly larger screen

The upcoming Apple Watch Ultra will feature a 422 x 514 px display resolution and a possible 1.98-inch screen.
Health
fromThe Atlantic
7 months ago

A Dispatch From the MAHA Future

Wearable technology has become mandatory for every American, significantly affecting health guidelines and societal changes.
fromThe Verge
7 months ago

Oakley Meta HSTN Limited Edition review: a polarizing choice

Sweat was leaking out of every pore, melting said nose contour into my sunglasses. Foundation ran down my neck and stained my shirt collar.
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fromGadgets 360
7 months ago

Boult Adopts New GoBoult Branding, New Logo in India

Boult has been rebranded as Goboult in India with new growth targets and plans for global expansion by 2030.
fromSecuritymagazine
7 months ago

Securing the Digital Frontier: Strategies for Safeguarding Companies and Customers in the Age of Wearables

As wearable devices become ingrained in personal and professional environments, addressing the cybersecurity risks they pose is crucial to protect corporate assets and customer information.
Privacy professionals
Health
fromWIRED
7 months ago

What Your Nighttime Breathing Says About Your Health

Apnea can disrupt REM sleep, impacting memory and emotional regulation.
fromZDNET
7 months ago

I put the Galaxy Ring to the test - and it's better than my Apple Watch in one critical area

The Galaxy Ring is a polished and useful wearable, showcasing Samsung's expertise by providing actionable health insights, surpassing traditional fitness trackers like the Apple Watch.
Wearables
fromGSMArena.com
7 months ago

Weekly poll: do you have a smartwatch or other smart wearable?

The global smartphone market is developing at a healthy pace - it was up 10.5% in Q1 this year compared to the same period last year.
Mobile UX
#samsung
Wearables
fromWIRED
7 months ago

Map Your Brain for Better Sleep (Maybe) With the Somnee Sleep Headband

Somnee uses EEG sensors for personalized stimulation to improve sleep.
fromThe Verge
7 months ago

I 'fooled' Samsung's new antioxidant feature with a Cheez-It

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 features an experimental Antioxidant Index, using sensors to estimate carotenoid levels in skin, gauging daily fruit and vegetable intake.
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