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What's New With the OnePlus Watch 2?

OnePlus' first smartwatch in 2021 lacked essential features and felt more like a fitness band than a smartwatch.

OnePlus has been expanding into premium products, including tablets and foldables, and is now attempting to compete with Samsung in the smartwatch market. [ more ]

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CNET

6 days ago

Instead of New AI Gadgets, I Want Smarter Smartwatches

Integration of AI algorithms in tech devices is on the rise, with potential for improvement in smartwatches. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

1 week ago

Mobile UX

Huawei Watch 4 Pro gets Space Edition, Watch GT 4 has a new Green version

Huawei unveiled new Watch Fit 3, Watch 4 Pro Space Edition, and Watch GT 4, introducing color options and enhanced features. [ more ]

Wareable

2 weeks ago

Samsung confirms 'new premium' Galaxy Watch models are coming later this year - Wareable

Samsung plans to launch new premium smartwatches, potentially including a Galaxy Watch Ultra, alongside the Galaxy Watch 7 series. [ more ]

Wareable

Huawei Band 9 is official - but it might not be worth upgrading for - Wareable

The Huawei Band 9 has been officially confirmed by Huawei ahead of release.

The Band 9 is expected to have a 1.47-inch AMOLED display, 180mAh battery, and 5ATM water resistance, similar to the Band 8. [ more ]

Gadgets 360

Xiaomi Watch 2, Watch S3, Smart Band 8 Pro Shown at MWC 2024: See Price

Xiaomi unveiled new smart wearables at MWC 2024.

Smartwatches come with interchangeable straps for customization. [ more ]

The Verge

Comfort isn't just a Vision Pro problem - it's a wearable one

Wearables need to be comfortable but it's challenging to achieve at scale

Comfort in wearables is subjective and varies between users [ more ]

GSMArena.com

Samsung teases "new premium" models of smartwatches, new form factors too

Samsung reported increased profits for Q1 2024 due to strong Galaxy S24 sales and mentioned changes in wearable strategy with the introduction of new products. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

1 month ago

Samsung Galaxy Watch7 Pro tipped to have a larger battery

The EB-BL705ABY battery for the upcoming Samsung smartwatch has a rated capacity of 578mAh, larger than previous models.

Rumors suggest there may be a rectangular Samsung Galaxy Watch7 Pro alongside other models in the upcoming generation. [ more ]

Inverse

Digital life

Apple and Samsung Won the Smartwatch War and We're All Worse Off

Fossil is getting out of the wearables business, leaving Samsung and Apple as the two main smartwatch providers globally.

The reduction in smartwatch options could affect the quality of wearables everywhere and limit choices for customers looking for a watch to pair with their Android phone. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

Huawei sets a global launch event for May 7, no mention of Pura 70 smartphones

Huawei to host innovative product launch in Dubai on May 7, showcasing wearables, laptops, and tablets, but not smartphones. [ more ]

Wareable

Huawei's health push: Sleep, mental wellbeing and blood pressure innovation - Wareable

Huawei focusing on next-gen wearables in Europe with key areas: sleep, mental health, blood pressure.

Huawei enhancing wearables based on European health insights - prioritizing mental health, stress, and sleep. [ more ]

Design Milk

The NASA Worm, the Atlas of AI, Yinka Ilori's Pop-Up Shop + More

Yinka Ilori's pop-up shop in London celebrates small independent businesses and West African design.

The new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are an improvement on Google Glass, with better style and functionality. [ more ]

Gadgets 360

5 months ago

Gadgets

Apple Watch Upgrades in 2024 Said to Include These New Health Features

Apple analyst Mark Gurman suggests that upcoming Apple Watch models will likely include features such as hypertension and sleep apnea detection.

These new features are expected to make future Apple Watch models more appealing to customers and provide a stronger incentive to upgrade. [ more ]

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Wareable

2 weeks ago

Data science

Study uses heart data and AI to predict AFib onset 30 minutes before it happens - Wareable

AI combined with heart data from wearables can predict cardiac arrhythmia 30 minutes before onset, showing high accuracy. [ more ]

Wareable

2 weeks ago

Apple Vision Pro 2 not expected to be announced until the end of 2026 - Wareable

Apple's Vision Pro 2nd gen delayed until 2026, focus on cost reduction, upcoming visionOS 2.0 update, and potential Lite version release. [ more ]

Social Media Today

3 weeks ago

Meta Announces Updates for its Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, Including AI Elements

Multimodal Meta AI rollout on Ray-Ban Meta enhances wearables with interactive AI features. [ more ]

The Verge

1 month ago

The principles of wearable etiquette

Wearing wearables on special occasions can lead to distractions and social concerns.

Smartwatch etiquette involves being considerate of the event's formal expectations and adjusting notifications accordingly. [ more ]

Wareable

Oura Ring nap detection: How it works, adding tags and manual nap tracking - Wareable

Nap tracking with Oura smart ring is crucial for accurate Readiness and Sleep scores.

Oura Ring excels in detecting mini-sleeps but lacks manual nap logging or deletion options. [ more ]

Wareable

How to view VO2 Max Estimate on your Garmin watch or Garmin Connect - Wareable

Garmin helps monitor VO2 max for aerobic fitness.

VO2 max scores indicate aerobic capacity levels. [ more ]

Wareable

MWC 2024: Best wearables of the show - Wareable

Mobile World Congress 2024 featured exciting new wearables like Xiaomi Watch 2, OnePlus Watch 2, and Humane AI Pin with impressive features and price points. [ more ]

Engadget

3 weeks ago

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses do the AI thing without a projector or subscription

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses now feature multimodal AI, enhancing their functionality and interaction with users. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

This futurist predicts that everybody will have an AI digital twin

Super cycles are extended periods of booming demand driven by structural change.

Current super cycle is propelled by AI, biotech, and wearables leading to reshaping of human civilization. [ more ]

The Drum

4 months ago

CES showed how marketing will progress in prediction, permission and purpose

The future of mobility and wearables will drive prediction.

Partnerships between brands can unlock permission to interact with new audiences. [ more ]

Hindustan Times

6 months ago

Artificial intelligence, gadgets and the search for a hardware moonshot

AI is being integrated into various wearable devices and gadgets, including smart speakers and intelligent displays.

Generative AI, which can generate responses like text, voice, or visuals, is already being used in chatbots and text-to-image tools.

The weak links of generative AI include factual errors and the need for a definitive use case. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

1 month ago

Gadgets

Galaxy Ring is now present in Samsung's battery widget, launch nearing

Samsung Galaxy Ring teased and expected to be officially introduced in July at Unpacked event

Features of the Galaxy Ring include Samsung Food support, heart rate sensor, sleep tracking, and NFC payments. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

5 months ago

Gadgets

Redmi Watch 4 and Redmi Buds 5 Pro also go official

Redmi launched the new Redmi K70 series smartphones, Redmi Watch 4, and Redmi Buds 5 Pro wireless earbuds at a big launch event in China.

The Redmi Watch 4 features a 1.96-inch AMOLED screen, aluminum alloy casing, 5ATM waterproof rating, and health tracking features.

The Redmi Buds 5 Pro offer Hi-Res audio, ANC, and up to 38 hours of total playtime. [ more ]

Wareable

The Fitbit app can now include your stats from other wearables and services - Wareable

Fitbit app now supports Health Connect for data from other wearables/services.

Users can view all data in one place, with specific sections having Health Connect logo. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Web design

OPPO Air Glass 3 brings AI to your vision to improve your interactions - Yanko Design

Smart glasses aim for inconspicuous design with powerful AI functionalities.

OPPO Air Glass 3 combines AI technology for a natural user experience and boasts a lightweight design. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Web design

Moto Watch 40 design straddles the line between smartwatch and fitness band - Yanko Design

Smartwatches are becoming a common accessory in modern lifestyles, but some people prefer more focused fitness bands.

The Moto Watch 40 is a hybrid between a smartwatch and a fitness band, offering a stylish appearance with health-tracking capabilities. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Design

Smart earrings can read your temperature, paving the way for new wearables - Yanko Design

Smart rings are a viable alternative to smartwatches and fitness trackers, allowing people to track their health while wearing their favorite classic watches.

Thermal Earrings are a research project that uses sensors to measure body and room temperature, providing a potentially fashionable and functional wearable for women. [ more ]

IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Privacy professionals

Wearables and Personal Data: Risks, Considerations and Protections

Companies must know what consumer data they use and how it is stored and used

Consumers are demanding transparency about the data collected by wearable devices [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

UX design

Non-invasive glucose monitor concept can save lives with its holistic design - Yanko Design

Non-invasive glucose monitors are being developed to make monitoring easier for people with diabetes.

The design of medical devices needs to take into account the psychological and emotional barriers that people have towards using them. [ more ]

Gadgets 360

2 years ago