Wearables

Wearables

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

Samsung has announced that it's working on bringing detection and monitoring of Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) to its smartwatches in a world first. This is a serious cardiovascular condition responsible for approximately 50% of all heart failure cases and is more fatal than some cancers. Thus, early detection is critical to lower the risk of death and reduce hospitalization.

TWS earbuds are in no dearth in the audio accessories market, with form and function to appeal to audio lovers. Rarely does one come across a design that is minimalist yet appealing. This true-wireless earbuds concept is one with a compelling aesthetic that subtly echoes the striking design language of Nothing's earbuds. Created by industrial designer Jinkyo Han, this design exploration fuses transparency, minimalism, and refined geometry into a sleek product that balances form with implied function.

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The latest in the brand's aviation-forward lineup, it builds on the long-running Airboss platform, originally inspired by the aircraft-carrier officer known as the "Air Boss"the person who coordinates takeoffs and landings with military precision. While earlier models in the series played with chronographs, countdown bezels, and design quirks that appealed to aviation purists, the Air Prodesigned, engineered, and tested in Victorinox's own Swiss facility in Delemontrefocuses the concept through a modern lens: ultra-legible, time-zone fluent, and unfazed by turbulence (literal and otherwise).

Adaptive Audio: Your earbuds will now help you stay aware of your surroundings while still keeping out unwanted noise. Whether you're running, biking, riding the subway, or working out, your Pixel Buds Pro 2 will adapt to the level of noise around you. Apple's AirPods Pro 2 debuted a similar feature in 2023. Apple's AirPods Pro 2 debuted a similar feature in 2023.

Designer: Ollee Watch The upgrade process centers around replacing the F-91W's original circuit board with a custom-designed PCB packed with modern sensors and Bluetooth connectivity. You keep the lightweight resin case, the classic LCD display, and even the water resistance, but gain step tracking, smartphone notifications, and customizable features. The installation requires basic disassembly skills, making it accessible to most DIY enthusiasts.

Bowers & Wilkins has unveiled the next chapter in its flagship headphone line with the release of the Px8 S2. Designed to set a new benchmark in the high-end noise cancelling headphone market, the Px8 S2 delivers a mix of cutting-edge engineering, uncompromising design, and an audio performance that brings studio-level clarity to portable listening. With a $799 price tag and availability beginning now, the Px8 S2 solidifies Bowers & Wilkins' position at the forefront of luxury audio.

The Xiaomi Watch S4 41mm comes with a 1.32-inch circular AMOLED display, offering a 466×466-pixel resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 1,500 nits. The screen sits within a compact 41mm stainless steel casing. It features a 4-LED + 4PD heart rate sensor for monitoring pulse, blood oxygen (SpO2), stress levels, sleep patterns, and menstrual cycles, and is powered by the upgraded Xring T1 chip, claimed to be 35 percent more efficient than the standard Watch S4.

Bang & Olufsen Bang and Olufsen, the high-end audio brand, are about to unleash a new pair of earbuds that make a statement, to say the least. The earbuds in question are the Beo Grace, inspired by the acoustic principles of the brand's flagship headphones, the . The Beo Grace earbuds have been tuned by the company's world-renowned tonmeisters to deliver audiophile-quality sound.

Oakley is the latest to tap into the hands-free recording and tools offered by the Meta platform with the new Vanguard Meta sunglasses, available for pre-order at $449. These new shades pack a lot of features into a pretty tidy-looking package, but who is the target audience, and why would you want to stay this connected? Let's delve into the details and specifications of the latest Meta AI-equipped sunglasses from the renowned eyewear brand.

Oura Health Oy, the maker of the Oura health and fitness ring, is raising $875 million in a new Series E financing round valuing it around $10.9 billion, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The round, which is expected to close by the end of the month, would double the company's $5 billion valuation from its Series D round announced last December. The report notes that the Series E round could still exceed $900 million.

It's so annoying. You've just spent hundreds of dollars on a new Garmin Fenix 8 or Forerunner 970, only to find out you might have to hand over even more money to get the full Garmin experience. Earlier this year, Garmin introduced Connect+, a subscription element to its Connect companion app earlier. It stirred up its user base in the worst possible way.

At Meta Connect 2025, the company's biggest event of the year, Mark Zuckerberg unveiled three new smart glasses: the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta, the Meta Ray-Ban Display and wristband controller, and the Oakley Meta Vanguard. Meta says it has sold two million of the first-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, and earlier this year, Meta unveiled its latest AI-powered smart glasses with Oakley, which were designed for athletes. Silicon Valley is leaning heavily into AI wearables, and Meta seems to be one of the companies leading the charge.

Menlo Park - Have you ever wished you could quickly and quietly respond to a text while in a movie theatre without pulling out your phone. Or that you could see directions to the closest coffee shop without having to look down at your maps app? A new pair of Meta smart glasses with a tiny display inside the lens makes those things possible.

"Um ... there we go ... uh-oh," said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on stage as he attempted to answer a video call through a combination of movements between a wristband and a pair of glasses. "Well, I ... let's see what happened there ... that's too bad," he continued, shortly before cutting short the live demo. The video call went unanswered.

While they may look like last year's Nothing Ear from a distance, the Ear (3)'s case features a plastic lid fused to an aluminum base. We have to say the aluminum certainly feels more premium than the all-plastic cases on previous Nothing earbuds and it should fare better against scratches. The added heft from the aluminum is barely felt as the Ear (3)'s case tips the scale at just over 61 grams

Jason Hiner/ZDNET 1. You want the best-looking video from your eyewear Arguably, the biggest improvement with the newest Ray-Ban smart glasses is the ability to record in 3K video resolution. That's on par with the more expensive Meta Oakley HSTN model, and footage is noticeably sharper and more vivid when compared to the older Ray-Bans' 1080p recordings. Also: I biked with the Meta Oakley Vanguard, and they're easily the best smart glasses for athletes

It's part of who we are, says Edouard Meylan, CEO of H. Moser & Cie., the Swiss watchmaker beloved by fans for its elegant designs and unrivaled quality. And it's that philosophy that steered it into its next movea partnership with Formula 1 team Alpine Motorsports. As fashion and Formula 1 collaborations become ever more popular, H. Moser is doing its own thing by skipping the loud, oversized logos and sticking to its signature subtle style

If you've read any of my Garmin reviews over the past couple of years, then you know that I use the watch's LED flashlight daily. I've been asking for Coros, Suunto, Polar, Apple, and Samsung to include this function on their watches without any luck. Thankfully, Amazfit stepped up, and the new sports a two-color LED flashlight that competes with Garmin.

Hold on, is Nothing building a walkie-talkie? Last week, the company posted an image of the Nothing Ear (3), which prominently featured a Talk button. However, the company didn't provide an explanation of what that button does. A new image was posted on Nothing's Instagram account saying "Ear (3) with Super Mic. Now they can hear you.". Here's the image: