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Google is making smart glasses with Gucci, and they’re landing next year

Google and Gucci are reportedly working on AI-powered luxury smart glasses, with Kering now saying the product could arrive as early as next year.
Architecture, Building, Hotel

The smart home was supposed to be open, but it’s becoming a toll booth

The smart home promised seamless convenience. What it increasingly delivers is a polished system of gatekeeping, where screens, speakers, and dashboards shape what gets seen, what gets used, and what keeps charging after the hardware is already paid for.
Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2 Smart Glasses

I skipped Meta’s AI glasses, but they’ve finally fixed a fundamental problem for millions other like me

Meta’s new AI glasses matter because they finally stop asking prescription wearers to compromise just to join the wearable future.
Samsung Hearapy app featured image.

Samsung’s new motion sickness app might’ve worked better as a Galaxy Buds feature

Samsung's free Hearapy app plays a 100 Hz tone for 60 seconds, using Nagoya University research to relieve motion sickness for up to two hours.
AirPods Max 2 vs. Sony WH1000-XM6 featured image.

AirPods Max 2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM6: Should you get the $549 or $449 flagship headphone?

The AirPods Max 2 and WH-1000XM6 are the best headphones money can buy in 2026. Here's everything you need to know before spending $449 or $549.
Wristwatch, Computer Hardware, Electronics

HUAWEI Watch GT Runner 2 is the “it” Smartwatch for Marathoners

Usual smartwatches track distance, heart rates and steps but HUAWEI Watch GT Runner 2 is here to change the game. Bridging intelligence with ambition, this series of Watch GT Runner 2 is here to read the runners right through their wrist.
Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs. AirPods Pro 3.

Samsung vs. Apple earbuds in 2026: Everything you need to know before spending $179 or $249

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 series and Apple's AirPods lineup arrive in 2026 with bigger ambitions than ever. Hi-Res Audio, heart rate sensing, next-gen ANC — here's how every spec and feature actually stacks up before you spend your money.
RayNeo X3 Pro smart glasses.

I finally found AI smart glasses that offer a true glimpse of the future

The RayNeo X3 Pro smart glasses are built atop Android foundations and heavily rely on Gemini, serving it all atop an invisible screen and "normal" form factor. It's only plagued by the curse of a first generation product.
Gadgets on a table.

My 10 tech predictions for 2026

The year 2025 was a wild ride of experimental tech and AI hiccups. Next year, my predictions are leaning heavily on refinements and fixing papercuts while pushing a new breed of machines in our lives.
Various smart rings together on a table.

Are smart rings finally ready for the mainstream?

We'll explore whether smart rings are ready for mainstream appeal, or what needs to change before they are.
Three fitness trackers stacked on a table, with a Christmas tree in the background.

How to use your fitness tracker to get fitter than ever in 2026

We'll run you through five important pointers, to help you make the most of a fitness tracker and improve your health.
CES 2026

5 big announcements to look out for at CES 2026

Here are our five picks for some of the new announcements and unveilings expected at CES 2026.
Sleep record in Apple Watch Series 11.

I hated sleeping with my Apple Watch, but science just changed my mind in two ways

A new study just found a link between bedtime disciple and two serious ailments. Turns out, my Apple Watch has been logging it automatically for months.
Watch face on Apple Watch Series 11.

5 tips and tricks for your new Apple Watch

The Apple Watch is loaded with features that can take your wearable experience to the next level with extra conveniences and wellness perks.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

I used the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a long vacation, and it’s better than the Apple Watch

I just finished a long trip that saw me trekking, sleeping by river beds, camping in the Himalayan foothills, living in tribal lands, and staying as far away from city landscapes as possible. It was a necessary change of pace. It was also my first extended spell where the Apple Watch wasn’t my on-wrist companion.  […]
Momcozy breast pump

Why 4.5 million moms are turning to this wearable for everyday support

The best gift for breastfeeding moms this holiday season doesn’t come in the form of another screen. It’s in the form of comfort, flexibility, and provides a moment of peace in an otherwise nonstop day. This is where Momcozy fits in: A maternal and baby care brand that actually sees moms. Founded by a female […]
A hand reaching for a pair of Even Realities G2 smart glasses

This is the smart glasses design I’ve been waiting for, Meta needs to take note

Even Realities has introduced its second-gen smart glasses, and I'm smitten.
Digital images of Pebble smartwatches Core 2 Duo in white and Core Time in black against a gray background.

The new Pebble Watch looks great, but I’m not ditching my Apple Watch for this nostalgia trip

Just who are the new Pebble smartwatches for? Not me, that's for sure.
Front view of Viture Luma Pr XR Glasses

I tested smart glasses that cost a fraction of Vision Pro and get way more work done

Viture Luma Pro cost a fraction compared to the Apple Vision Pro, but they handle wearable computing with a lot more style and plenty of substance without hurting your face.
Wearing Apple Watch Series 11 and Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.

I tested the AI on Apple Watch Series 11 and Galaxy Watch 8. It’s a no-contest

I pitted Gemini on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic against Siri on the Apple Watch Series 11. Google's AI is, by far, the best on-wrist companion.
Samsung Galaxy XR

The Galaxy XR convinced me where the Apple Vision Pro didn’t

It's taken longer than planned, but Samsung and Google finally have an answer to the Apple Vision Pro. Meet the Galaxy XR, the first Android-powered Mixed Reality headset, which convinced me where the Apple Vision Pro couldn't.
Apple Watch Series 11 activity rings.

I wore the Apple Watch Series 11 for a month and it fixed my wearable anxiety

Smartwatch anxiety is a well-known problem. On the Apple Watch Series 11, you get an AI-driven fix for that, with some extra help from the hardware engineering side.
iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro.

I’m liking Apple’s M5 update because it favors smaller fixes over flashy upgrades

The M5 is faster and ready for AI, but beyond the familiar looks of the hardware it drives, there are plenty of meaningful upgrades.
Apple Watch 11 black next to Google Pixel Watch 4

Apple should make a round Apple Watch like the Pixel Watch 4, here’s why

I've been using Google's new Pixel Watch 4 having used an Apple Watch for most of the past decade. Here's why Apple should copy Google and Samsung, and make a round Apple Watch.
Person wearing AirPods Pro 3.

I tested the AirPods Pro 3 and they wowed me for three unexpected reasons

The AirPods Pro 3 mark a pivot where Apple's earbuds turn their focus to health and conversational conveniences. But there's a lot more to love at the fundamentals, too.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 in black titanium on a hand

I love the Apple Watch Ultra 3, despite one small problem

I've been using the Apple Watch Ultra 3 for over a week and one thing is clear: this is the best Apple Watch ever made. However, there's one small problem that's worth knowing.
Apple Watch Series 11 on home screen.

24 hours with the Apple Watch Series 11: Makes sense in unexpected ways

Apple Watch Series 11 doesn't offer much that can exclusively prop it up in the wellness department. Instead, tries to solve a few frustrations that frequently trouble smartwatch users.
Person wearing Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses.

Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses sell personal superintelligence. I’ll skip

Meta's Ray-Ban Display smart glasses are a peek into the future of wearable computing, but legitimate privacy and AI scares should keep you on the fence.
The front of the Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses.

5 things to expect at Meta Connect today, including smart glasses with a display

Meta is expected to showcase a new range of smart glasses at its annual developer conference.
iPhone Air hero banner

I couldn’t help it: why I bought the iPhone Air and two Watches

I wasn't planning to, but I couldn't help myself: here's why I ended up pre-ordering the iPhone Air and these two new Apple Watches.
Apple Watch Series 11 design and features

The Apple Watch Series 11 has several upgrades I was hoping for

The Apple Watch Series 11 is finally official, and while there's fewer changes than last year, it has several key upgrades that I was hoping for. Here's why you should consider it.
The front of the Apple Watch Ultra.

Come on Apple – fix these 5 things for the Watch Ultra 3

With the big iPhone 17 launch event merely hours away, I’ve been thinking about what I’ll be paying attention to most – and while I’m very much intrigued how the brand will talk about the new iPhone 17 Air (look how thin it is!) it’s the new Watch that I want to know about. Not […]
A person wearing the aluminum Apple Watch Series 10.

A year on, the Apple Watch 10 is still great, but Apple needs to fix this flaw

It's been a year since Apple launched the Apple Watch 10, but hours ahead of the Apple Watch 11 launch, the Apple Watch 10 has lived up to its considerable promise. However, there's one key flaw.
Google Pixel Watch 4 in black in the hand

Three Pixel Watch 4 features that Apple and Samsung should copy

The Pixel Watch 4 won't be released until after the Apple Watch Series 11 next month, but from my brief time with it, there's already three features that I want Apple and every smartwatch maker to copy.
The on-display menu on the Rokid Glasses

I tried Rokid’s new AI-powered AR glasses. They’re incredible

Move over Meta, there's a new pair of smart glasses on the market. I tried the new Rokid Glasses and I'm blown away by these three features that will transform my life, here's why!
Google Pixel Watch 4 in black on a charger

Google Pixel Watch 4 hands-on: big changes make it compelling

Google's new Pixel Watch 4 fixes many of the criticisms with the Pixel Watch 3 and sets several new standards for smartwatches on Wear OS. Here's why it could be the most impressive smartwatch this year.
Galaxy Watch 8 on the hand

I tried sleep coaching on Galaxy Watch 8. Here’s why you should too

I've tested Samsung's sleep coaching on the Galaxy Watch 8 and it's improved my sleep thanks to its incredible insights. Here's why you should test it too.
Someone holding the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.

5 big things we expect to see at the Pixel 10 event on August 20

There's mere hours to go until Google's big Pixel 10 launch, but what is Google set to announce?