Wearables
The latest news and reviews of smart watches and wearables.
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8410084100Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 review: Evolution not revolution
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is a pretty comprehensive smartwatch that offers a wide range of health and fitness tracking features at a fair price point.
Malak Saleh09.14.2023
Google's more durable Pixel Watch 2 will be available for preorder October 4
Google has teased the Pixel Watch 2. The clip indicates that the wearable will be more durable than the first model thanks to IP68 dust- and water-resistance.
Kris Holt09.08.2023
Older Wear OS devices will soon lose Google Assistant support
Google will stop supporting Assistant on smartwatches running Wear OS 2 in the near future. If you rely on Assistant on an older device, you might want to upgrade to a newer model soon.
Kris Holt08.16.2023
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023: Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Watch 6, Tab S9 and more
Engadget's liveblog from Samsung's Unpacked 2023 event from Seoul, South Korea.
Apple Vision Pro developer kits are available now
Apple Vision Pro developer kits are available — if you can win Apple's interest.
Jon Fingas07.24.2023
Microsoft will deliver improved HoloLens combat goggles to Army testers this month
Microsoft is giving the US Army updated HoloLens goggles that hopefully won't make soldiers nauseous.
Jon Fingas07.19.2023
Apple’s Vision Pro headset may not come with a top strap in the box
Apple is reportedly considering selling the Vision's Pro top strap as an optional accessory rather than including it in the box.
Igor Bonifacic06.25.2023
Fossil finally gets Google Assistant on its Wear OS 3 smartwatches
Fossil's Wear OS 3 smartwatches now support Google Assistant.
Jon Fingas06.23.2023
Sennheiser's first over-the-counter hearing aids come with a modern charging case
Sennheiser has unveiled its first over-the-counter hearing aids, and they'll seem familiar if you've used wireless earbuds.
Jon Fingas06.20.2023
Meta will lower the Quest headset's recommended age from 13 to 10
Meta will let kids as young as 10 use its Quest headsets, but there are safety and health worries.
Jon Fingas06.16.2023
Apple’s pitch for the Vision Pro couldn’t be more different than the Meta Quest
The strategy for the Apple Vision Pro is very different than for its Meta Quest rival.
Jon Fingas06.09.2023
Google's Pixel Watch 2 will reportedly have significantly improved battery life
Google's Pixel Watch 2 is said to be switching to a Snapdragon chip that will deliver much-improved battery life.
Jon Fingas05.30.2023
Meta’s Quest 3 headset could feature color cameras for more lifelike pass-through video
A new report suggests Meta's Quest 3 headset could feature color passthrough cameras, depth sensing and a more comfortable design.
Igor Bonifacic05.28.2023
The Apple Watch Ultra is almost $100 off right now
If you've been waiting for a deal on the Apple Watch Ultra, now is the time to buy as it's on sale at Amazon for just $702
Steve Dent05.15.2023
WhatsApp arrives on Wear OS this summer
For the first time, WhatApp is coming to smartwatches and will arrive on Wear OS this summer.
Igor Bonifacic05.10.2023
The Apple Watch Series 9 may finally get a new processor
Apple Watch Series 9 will reportedly deliver the first big processor upgrade in years.
Jon Fingas05.09.2023
Samsung's Galaxy Watch will soon be able to alert wearers to irregular heart rhythms
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the Samsung Health Monitor app's irregular heart rhythm notification feature for Galaxy Watch devices. The company says that, along with the wearable's electrocardiogram capabilities, the feature can help to identify signs of atrial fibrillation, a type of arrhythmia.
Kris Holt05.08.2023
Google will reportedly release the Pixel Watch 2 this fall
Google is said to be releasing a Pixel Watch 2 alongside the Pixel 8 this fall.
Jon Fingas05.05.2023
Meta's next Quest games showcase is June 1st
Meta is holding its next Quest Gaming Showcase on June 1st, and you can expect new VR titles.
Jon Fingas05.01.2023
Apple is reportedly redesigning watchOS around widgets
Apple is reportedly redesigning the Apple Watch’s user interface to make widgets a “central part” of how you will interact with the wearable.
Igor Bonifacic04.30.2023