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Google Health’s rough Fitbit takeover is already forcing a major cleanup plan

Google is responding to criticism of its Fitbit replacement with a cleanup roadmap for Google Health, starting with workout fixes this week and expanding into sleep, nutrition, Coach, and data-sharing updates.
Man working out wearing an Amazfit smartwatch

Amazfit users are first in line for Strava’s big strength training update

X by XREAL with different front frames

XREAL’s $299 glasses just gave casual AR buyers a much easier way in

Accessories, Buckle, Belt

Luna is betting you’re tired of fitness subscriptions and offering its screenless band as the solution

Electronics, Headphones, Pen

Sennheiser’s new Momentum 5 headphones land better audio, ANC, and a big repairability perk

Apple Watch

It seems watchOS 27 will only polish your Apple Watch experience, but no new tricks

close view of third generation AirPods Pro.

iOS 27 could make it far easier to manage your AirPods

Earbuds

Wireless earbuds may soon identify you by your heartbeat

Fitbit app AI health coach screenshots.

Google Health 5.0 is rolling out with its best feature up front and its worst problems buried

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Samsung is prepping open-ear Galaxy Buds Able earbuds and I’m pretty excited

Front view of Xreal Project Aura smart glasses.

Google and Xreal’s Project Aura smart glasses will ship later this year

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Wear OS 7 promises 10% better battery life and adds Gemini Intelligence… for select 2026 models

Gemini smart glasses.

Google shows off Android audio glasses designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker

Google has finally given us first look at Android XR audio glasses, powered by Gemini and coming out later this year.
Marshall Milton ANC launched in USA.

The Marshall Milton ANC cost $229, last 80 hours, and have a replaceable battery

Marshall launched the Milton ANC at $229, with an on-ear headphone with adaptive ANC, 80 hours battery life, LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C wired audio, and a replaceable battery.
Apple Watch Series 11 brings new insights like sleep score and signs of hypertension.

Apple Watch could soon enable a new blood pressure sensing feature

Apple Watch already warns users about possible hypertension, but Apple may be preparing a more advanced blood pressure feature for its next high-end model.
Meta Ray-Ban Display and EMG Band.

Meta’s Ray-Ban Display now types messages from your finger movements

Meta's latest update brings Neural Handwriting to all Ray-Ban Display owners, which unlocks typing messages via subtle finger movements using the included Neural Band.
Electronics, Headphones

Forget smart glasses, these earbuds can see, hear, and remember everything for you

AI wearables may be heading in a very different direction. These new smart earbuds promise to see, hear, and even remember things for you — all without putting another screen in front of your face.
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Meta will allow third-party apps for Ray-Ban Display glasses. Your eyes must stay glued to digital reality.

Meta is opening up the Ray-Ban Display glasses to third-party developers, and it could change how useful smart glasses actually are in your daily life.
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Samsung’s AI smart glasses lined up for July. And yes, Galaxy Glasses could be the name

Samsung may show Galaxy Glasses at Unpacked in July, pairing Android XR and Gemini with cameras, microphones, and speakers for a voice-first AI wearable tied to the Galaxy ecosystem.
Sony Reon Pro Plus Wearable Mini AC

Sony’s wearable air conditioner is back, and somehow it got cooler

Sony’s Reon Pocket Pro Plus uses a cooled metal plate on your neck, promising stronger cooling, better stability, and up to 10 hours of battery life.
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Sony’s new luxury headphones could fix the XM6’s biggest problem

Sony’s leaked ColleXion headphones appear to combine a cleaner minimalist design with a redesigned hinge mechanism that could finally address complaints around the WH-1000XM6.
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Apple wants you to verify your identity before you get Education discount on products

Apple replaced its US Education Store honor system with mandatory UNiDAYS verification, requiring students and educators to confirm eligibility via academic portal login or valid documents.
Side view of Apple Watch Series 11.

You can finally avail an education discount on the Apple Watch

Apple has added the Apple Watch to its Education Store for the first time, offering discounts on the Series 11 ($359), SE 3 ($229), and Ultra 3 ($719) in 21 markets including the US, UK, India, and Canada.
A person wearing the Whoop 5.0.

Whoop’s response to Fitbit Air and Google Health is real doctors, not just an AI chatbot.

One day after Google launched Fitbit Air and Google Health with Gemini-powered AI coaching, Whoop announced on-demand licensed clinician access for US users via video call.
Huawei Kids Watch X1 Pro Promo Material

This over-engineered smartwatch has two cameras and it morphs into an action cam

Huawei’s Watch Kids X1 Pro packs front and rear cameras, a detachable action-cam-style body, location tracking, video calls, and an 850mAh battery.
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Wearables aren’t mere privacy risks. Research warns of their hacking as a “ransomware for the body” threat

Wearables do more than track your steps. New research warns that hackers could exploit them to physically harm you, manipulate your emotions, or extort you entirely.
Apple Airpods Pro 3 Official

Apple’s next AirPods could give Siri eyes, and they’re already being tested

AirPods with cameras sound wild, but they might be exactly what Siri needs to stop feeling stuck in the past.
Fitbit Air in all the colors.

Google’s Fitbit Air is a screenless $99 Whoop rival, and its core features don’t need a subscription

Google officially launched the Fitbit Air, a $99.99 screenless fitness band with a 7-day battery, heart rate, SpO2, and skin temperature sensors, with availability beginning from May 26, 2026.
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The privacy nightmare of smart glasses turns real as victim filmed and extorted

A BBC investigation details how a woman was secretly filmed using smart glasses, with the video posted online before she was allegedly asked to pay for removal.
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Your Galaxy Watch can now warn you before you faint

Samsung and Chung-Ang University Hospital have validated Galaxy Watch's ability to predict fainting episodes up to five minutes early, with 84.6% accuracy.
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Dreame wants to kit you out with a smartphone, a smart ring, and a rocket-powered sports car

Dreame Technology unveiled two smartphones, three AI smart rings, and a rocket-powered sports car at its DREAME NEXT event in San Francisco last week, marking the home appliance brand's entry into categories it has never competed in before.
Someone wearing the Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Samsung’s next smart ring is running late, but you’ll appreciate the planned upgrades

Samsung’s Galaxy Ring 2 may miss a 2026 launch as the company works on longer battery life, slimmer hardware, and more accurate health tracking.
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RingConn’s Gen 3 smart ring launches with haptic alerts and 14-day battery life

RingConn's Gen 3 smart ring is now available to pre-order starting at $314, with haptic alerts, a 14-day battery, and blood pressure monitoring coming via a future update.
The side of the Oura Ring 4.

Oura introduces hormonal health features with birth control and menopause tracking

Oura introduces new hormonal health features, including birth control tracking and menopause insights, aiming to connect biometric data with real-world physiological changes.
Mega Man My Play Watch

This retro gaming watch can track your heart rate and play Mega Man 2, as well

This smartwatch, built around a reimagined Mega Man 2, offers animated watch faces and fitness tracking packed into a distraction-free device.
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Meta’s creepiest lawsuit in recent years will make you rethink its AI smart glasses

Meta terminated its contract with Kenyan AI training firm Sama shortly after workers alleged they were exposed to graphic footage captured through its smart glasses.
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Apple’s upcoming smart glasses could allow controls with hand gestures

Apple's AI smart glasses will feature dual cameras and hand gesture controls, with a stripped-down feature set designed to keep the device slim, light, and long-lasting.
Inllie Luna Core Bracelet and Sense Core Band on display

Inllie’s bracelet is the classiest fitness wearable I’ve ever seen, and it doesn’t cost a bomb

Inllie’s new Luna Core Bracelet tracks health and fitness while looking classy enough to pass as everyday jewelry.

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