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Bose shuts down AR development
Bose is quitting augmented reality as the technology didn't live up to promises.
Xiaomi's $32 Mi Band 5 has a bigger screen, better tracking and simpler charging
Xiaomi's latest Mi Band packs in even more features for a low price.
Singapore wants every resident to wear a COVID-19 tracing device
Singapore would like to give every resident a wearable device for COVID-19 contact tracing, bu it's raising privacy concerns in the process.
Apple Watch Series 5 is on sale for $300 at Amazon
Amazon has discounted the Apple Watch Series 5 to $300, a clean $100 below the official price.
Samsung's next Galaxy Watch gets spoiled by the FCC
Samsung hasn't hadmuch luck keeping its next Galaxy Watch a secret -- the FCC just shared a wealth of details.
Samsung gets approval for Galaxy Watch Active 2's ECG, but only in Korea
Samsung has received approval for the Galaxy Watch Active 2's ECG feature, but only in South Korea so far.
Fitbit's in-app study will determine if wearables can detect COVID-19
Fitbit is using its app for a study that will determine if wearables can detect COVID-19 and other infections diseases before symptoms manifest.
Oculus Link now supports nearly any USB cable you own
Oculus Link is no longer picky about the USB cables you use -- even the 2.0 cable in the box will do.
Fitbit launches its first large-scale study to detect irregular heartbeats
Fitbit wearers can help the company learn more about irregular heart rhythms.
Researchers control a game of Tetris using a breathable wearable sleeve
Researchers created an ultrathin, stretchable, breathable electronic material for more comfortable wearables.
Fitbit will launch a 4G smartwatch for kids this year
A source close to the matter told Engadget that Fitbit will launch a kids smartwatch with 4G connectivity later this year, and to do so, it has acquired Hong Kong startup Doki Technologies, which made the world's first kids smartwatch with video calling.
Casio unveils a NASA-themed G-Shock watch for space fans
Casio has unveiled a limited edition NASA-themed G-Shock watch that lets you flaunt your love of spac.
Grab Fitbit's Inspire HR fitness tracker for only $70
Fitbit's Inspire HR tracker is now more accessible now that it's on sale for $70.
Garmin’s Forerunner 35 GPS watch is an even better bargain at only $90
Once $200, Garmin's Forerunner 35 GPS smartwatch is currently $90 at Best Buy, making it a great fit for newbie runners.
Polar’s latest watch promises 40-hour battery life with all features on
The Grit X includes a host of smart coaching tools for fitness buffs.
This VR system tethers your hands to your shoulders to improve haptics
The researchers claim that the product, Wireality, can better simulate objects in VR.
Extra-light, flexible solar cell could keep your smartwatch powered
Researchers have built a very light and stretchy solar cell that could keep wearable devices running without batteries.
Wear OS starts reminding you to wash your hands
Wear OS smartwatches now send periodic reminders to wash your hands and reduce the chances of contracting COVID-19.
Stanford, Scripps and Fitbit try using wearables to detect infections
Stanford, Scripps Research and Fitbit have unveiled an initiative that, if successful, would use wearables to catch the early signs of infection. The project will study data from five different wearables, each of which will have its own algorithm.
Garmin’s Forerunner 35 GPS smartwatch drops to $100 at Best Buy
Garmin’s Forerunner 35 GPS smartwatch is a Best Buy deal of the day today. The Forerunner lineup is designed specifically for runners, and this feature-packed smartwatch includes GPS tracking to record distance and speed, as well as wrist-based heart rate monitoring. Garmin says the Forerunner 35 will last up to nine days in smartwatch/activity tracking mode, but battery life will vary widely based on how you use the device.