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OnePlus might be resurrecting its smartwatch ambitions
The smartwatch plans OnePlus shelved years ago could be back on the table.
Amazon Halo is a subscription fitness wearable and platform
Amazon's launching its own Fitbit rival, with a screen-free wristband and an app that can do at-home body fat scans.
LG made an air purifier for your face
Fancy wearing an air purifier on your face?
Google’s next Wear OS update will bring more speed and a weather app
A Wear OS update rolling out this fall will bring improved performance and a new weather app.
Apple’s first watchOS 7 public beta is now available
Following the release of the iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur public betas, Apple has released the first public beta for watchOS 7.
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 3 adds Apple Watch-like features
Samsung hasn’t unveiled a new Galaxy Watch in years, choosing instead to release the Galaxy Watch Active and Watch Active 2 since it debuted the original Galaxy Watch in 2018. Naming standards aside, the Galaxy Watch 3 will be available in 41mm and 45mm options from August 6th from $400 and $430 respectively.
Watch Samsung's Unpacked event with us live from 9:40AM ET
Samsung hasn’t been shy about the fact that it has a ton of devices to show us at its upcoming Unpacked event, and that day is finally here. You can get excited with senior mobile editor Chris Velazco and myself right here as we head over to YouTube for a real-time reaction stream with a post-show to share our thoughts (and insider info) after. Based on the sneaky silhouette that Samsung has shared, we can tell there will be at least a foldable, a Note phone, a watch and what looks like wireless earbuds.
Oppo's new smartwatch runs Wear OS but with better health tracking
Oppo officially unveiled its second smartwatch, simply called the Oppo Watch. Just like the original version which launched in China in March, this thing is an almost exact replica of the Apple Watch. Three models will be available -- a 41mm WiFi only version, a 46mm size with WiFi and a 46mm one with LTE via eSIM.
What to expect from Samsung's Unpacked event next week
Galaxy Buds Live Let's start with the most straightforward of the bunch: Samsung's Galaxy Buds Live.
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 3 will let you answer calls by clenching your fist
Samsung has released an app that reveals the Galaxy Watch 3 will let you make hand gestures to answer calls.
Snap makes Spectacles easier to use with new edit tool
Better late than never: Snap Spectacles transition from Vine to TikTok.
Wrist-mounted wearable tracks your hand in 3D using thermal sensors
Scientists have developed a wearable that uses thermal imaging and AI to accurate create a 3D model of the hand.
Samsung cuts weight and calorie intake tracking from its Health app
Samsung is removing weight, calorie intake and caffeine tracking from its Health app on phones and watches.
Xiaomi announces an international version of its Mi Band 5
For the first time ever, Xiaomi’s popular, low-cost wearable device Mi Band is officially available for sale outside of China.
Fitbit's Charge 4 can wake you up when you feel well-rested
Fitbit has updated the Charge 4 to add smart wake-up alarms and clever use of your phone's GPS.
Facebook envisions using holographics for super-slim VR glasses
Facebook researchers are exploring holographic displays that could lead to very thin and light VR glasses.
Gucci takes on esports fashion with a $1,600 Fnatic dive watch
Gucci is getting into the esports fashion world in an unusual fashion: a premium, limited edition Fnatic dive watch.
WatchOS 7 is Apple’s best chance to get me to switch from Android
I actually Slacked my colleague that as I watched Apple’s WWDC keynote. Meanwhile, Samsung’s faces are limited to discovery within its Wearable app, while Fitbit’s options are pretty basic.
Apple's watchOS 7 includes sleep tracking and an upgraded Fitness app
Apple has introduced watchOS 7, which includes sought-after features like sleep tracking and a Kids Mode.
Bose shuts down AR development
Bose is quitting augmented reality as the technology didn't live up to promises.