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Microsoft and Qualcomm are building custom chips for AR glasses
Microsoft and Qualcomm have teamed up to design custom chips for augmented reality glasses.
The next AirPods Pro might support lossless audio
The next AirPods Pro might support lossless audio — and could be easier to find.
Xiaomi’s 12 Series phones are among the first with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chips
The company also showed off a new smartwatch and earbuds for the Chinese market.
Verizon partners with AR hardware maker Vuzix for some reason
Vuzix is partnering with Verizon to develop and commercialize AR technologies.
Meta and Ray-Ban's Stories glasses can now send and read Messenger texts
Meta has released a new software update for Ray-Ban Stories that enhances the voice capabilities of the smart glasses.
Apple Watch Series 7 drops to $350 at Amazon
Apple Watch Series 7 is on sale for a low $350 at Amazon, provided you like blue.
Apple Wallet’s hotel keycard support is now live, starting at Hyatt hotels
Apple's Wallet's hotel feature is a little late checking in.
Amazon starts shipping its $80 Halo View fitness band
You can pick up the tracker from the company's website, as well as Amazon 4-star and Amazon Books locations.
Fitbit's Charge 5 tracker is back on sale for a record-low $130 at Amazon
Fitbit's Charge 5 activity tracker has returned to a record-low price of $130 at Amazon.
Google may debut its own smartwatch in 2022
Google is reportedly prepping its first self-branded smartwatch for a 2022 launch. and it might not have a bezel.
Owlet stops selling infant monitoring sock after FDA order
Following a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Owlet has stopped selling its popular Smart Sock family in the US.
A little-known company made smart fitness clothing you might actually wear at the gym
Smart exercise clothing hasn’t quite had its moment. A little-known startup called Prevayl hopes to change that.
'Hey, Disney' voice assistant comes to Disneyland in 2022
The Amazon-powered 'Hey, Disney' voice assistant will be available in Disneyland hotel rooms in 2022.
Apple Watch SE and Fitbits drop to all-time low prices at Amazon
An Amazon sale has brought the Apple Watch SE and Fitbit models to all-time low prices, although you'll have to move quickly.
Amazon opens pre-orders for its Halo View fitness band
The company's first wearable with a display costs $50 for a limited time.
Nreal's Light mixed reality glasses arrive in the US November 30th
After debuting in Korea last year, Nreal’s Light mixed reality glasses are finally making their way to the US.
Qualcomm is trying to simplify app creation for AR glasses
Qualcomm has unveiled a Snapdragon Spaces platform that helps developers build augmented and mixed reality apps.
The best smartwatches, fitness trackers and wearables to gift
Find the latest and best smartwatches, fitness trackers and other wearable gift ideas for your loved ones, chosen by experts at Engadget.
Oculus' Active Pack makes your Quest 2 headset more fitness-friendly
The Oculus Quest 2 will soon get an Active Pack that improves your VR workouts — sweat won't be as much of a problem.
Oura’s updated smart ring has continuous heart-rate tracking
It has been identified as a potential weapon in the fight against COVID-19.