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Apple Watch alternatives that will last for 7 days on a charge

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Here are some wearables that will last longer than a mere two days while offering some of the features you might be looking for.

Former Fitbit executive unveils new necklace that tracks UV exposure

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The Gem necklace can track your UV exposure.

Apple is dropping support for some pretty modern Watch models

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:10:53 +0000

Three smartwatch models from 2022 and 2023 won't run watchOS 27.

Wired found code for an unreleased facial recognition feature in Meta's AI app

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:36:45 +0000

Meta was previously reported to be exploring facial recognition for its smart glasses.

Google shares Fitbit Air blueprints so you can 3D print your own accessories

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:17:26 +0000

Google has released 2D CAD drawings of the Fitbit Air.

Randy Pitchford says his friend found an unannounced Pixel Watch 5 in the sea

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:32:29 +0000

Our first look at the Pixel Watch 5 may have emerged from a truly unexpected place

5 Fitness Trackers That Don't Lock Core Features Behind a Monthly Subscription

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Sat, 30 May 2026 13:30:00 +0000

The Fitbit Air isn't the only Whoop alternative that you can buy without a subscription.

Oura's Ring 5 is a dramatically thinner smart ring

staff@engadget.com (Daniel Cooper) — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Oura describes its new wearable as the 'world's smallest' smart ring.

Samsung is testing Galaxy Watch 8 to prevent muscle loss on GLP-1s like Ozempic

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Thu, 28 May 2026 07:07:13 +0000

Samsung has teamed up with diabetes experts at Massachusetts General Hospital to see how Galaxy Watch 8 can help prevent muscle loss in GLP-1 patients.

Xreal's Project Aura smartglasses are a maximalist take on Android XR

staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell) — Wed, 20 May 2026 18:43:38 +0000

At Google I/O 2026, we took a closer look at Xreal's Project Aura, one of the first Android XR smart glasses.

Android XR is finally starting to feel real

staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell) — Tue, 19 May 2026 22:43:13 +0000

Google has a lot to prove, but its smart glasses will have a few big advantages.

Samsung and Google just teased their upcoming Android XR smartglasses at Google I/O

staff@engadget.com (Sam Rutherford) — Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000

The two models were created in partnership with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.

Meta is bringing third-party apps and games to its display glasses

staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell) — Thu, 14 May 2026 20:55:32 +0000

The $800 smart glasses could soon be a lot more useful.

Sony's new wearable air conditioner runs even cooler

staff@engadget.com (Mat Smith) — Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

And it should be more comfortable, too.

Oura adds more detailed hormonal health insights to its Series 3 and 4 rings

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Fri, 01 May 2026 16:37:35 +0000

The system will track potential side effects of various birth control methods.

Even Realities' G2 smart glasses will keep an eye on your AI agent

staff@engadget.com (Daniel Cooper) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:32:55 +0000

It's designed to keep you appraised of what your coding agent is doing, even when you're not at your desk.