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Wear OS 7 is here and your Pixel Watch is about to get a lot smarter
Wear OS 7 is rolling out to eligible Pixel Watch devices with Live Updates, smarter device control, Gemini Intelligence features, and up to 10% better battery life.
Meta denied face scanning tech on AI smartglasses, and then silently wiped the evidence
Dormant face-recognition code reportedly appeared in Meta’s smart glasses app, then disappeared after scrutiny. That has put Meta’s AI eyewear plans back under the privacy spotlight.
watchOS 27 drops support for plenty of Apple Watch models and it’s quite frustrating
Apple confirmed at WWDC 2026 tyhat watchOS 27 will not support the Apple Watch Series 8, first-generation Apple Watch Ultra, or the Apple Watch SE 2. The update, due this fall, marks the largest single-cycle drop in Apple Watch software support.
Apple launches watchOS 27 with Siri AI, smarter fitness tools, and a redesigned Apple Watch experience
Apple has unveiled watchOS 27 with Siri AI, smarter fitness tools, Apple Intelligence integration, redesigned apps, and improved everyday assistance for Apple Watch users.
Oura reveals the two activities that its smart ring misreads as getting dirty in the sheets
Oura CEO Tom Hale sat down with WSJ to answer questions about the smart ring, and the answers are as fascinating as they are hilarious.
Meta accused of preparing facial recognition features for AI smart glasses
A WIRED investigation claims Meta quietly embedded facial recognition technology into its smart glasses ecosystem, reviving privacy concerns around biometric surveillance and wearable AI.
Open-ear earbuds are finally acting like real daily drivers
Shokz OpenDots 2 gives open-ear earbuds a stronger daily-use argument, with better audio claims, lighter clip-on comfort, smarter controls, longer battery life, and a few missing launch details.
Monako Glass turns smart glasses into the strangest new coding workstation yet
Monako Glass puts Linux and AI coding-agent support into smart glasses, but its future depends on whether it can make developer work easier without pretending to replace a laptop.
Samsung Health’s biggest update yet will turn your Galaxy Watch into a health coach
Samsung Health is getting a major update that turns your Galaxy Watch into a proactive health coach, turning complex biometric data into simple, actionable guidance you can actually use.
Amazfit just made a smartwatch for people who train hard but struggle with recovery
The Amazfit Balance Ultra is built for people who run, lift, and train often, with tools that help show when the body is ready to push and when it may need rest.
Asus Vivowatch 6 Plus arrives with blood pressure and ECG chops alongside a wellness coach
ASUS has launched the VivoWatch 6 with ECG monitoring, blood pressure tracking, AI wellness coaching, and advanced health-focused wearable features.
Amazon announces Prime Day sales date and it’s happening a tad earlier this year
Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs June 23–26, starting at 12:01 a.m. PDT, two weeks earlier than last year's July 8–11 event, with early deals already live on select devices.
Next-gen Apple Watch could get an upgraded OLED screen with a battery life boost
LG Display is developing high-mobility oxide OLED backplane technology, with Apple evaluating it as a lower-power successor to LTPO.
Acer’s Aspire Badge is a wearable screen that also pulls double duty for emergencies
This wearable lets you showcase your personality while quietly packing a feature you might not expect.
Apple’s smart glasses are expected to land closer to the end of 2027 after delays
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple's smart glasses, codenamed N50, have been delayed from an early 2027 ship date to a late 2027 target.
Apple has new Beats headphones coming and Barca star Lamine Yamal is already rocking them
Lamine Yamal arrived at Spain's World Cup training camp wearing what appears to be an unreleased pair of Beats over-ear headphones in pink.
Out of the blue, Acer just dropped two smart glasses that look pretty stylish
Acer has launched two smart glasses at Computex 2026: the AR Vision GR0 AR glasses at $499.99 and the GI0 AI Glasses at $299.99.
After smart glasses, Meta apparently wants you to wear its all-listening AI pendant
After putting AI in glasses, Meta reportedly wants to bring it even closer. Not everyone will be comfortable with the idea.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch is about to get a lot smarter at making sense of your health data
Your Galaxy Watch might soon become a lot better at connecting the dots. Samsung's next update could change how you use your health data.
Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller with its most scratch-resistant design yet
Oura has made its new smart ring 40% smaller, while adding stronger sensors, a tougher finish, and better battery life.
Samsung wants to take care of your Ozempic weight loss journey with its smartwatch
Samsung and Mass General are studying whether Galaxy Watch8 can support adults starting GLP-1RA therapy by tracking activity, heart rate, body composition, and muscle changes during treatment.
Apple’s all-black Vision Pro parts look slick, but don’t expect one soon
Newly leaked all-black Vision Pro parts suggest Apple has at least experimented with a darker headset finish, though reports still point to a long wait for any true successor.
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.
Amazfit users are first in line for Strava’s big strength training update
Amazfit users are among the first to get Strava’s new strength tools, including muscle maps, workout logs, and better lift tracking.
XREAL’s $299 glasses just gave casual AR buyers a much easier way in
X By XREAL’s a01 glasses are lightweight $299 AR glasses with a built-in MicroOLED display, a 50-degree field of view, interchangeable front frames, and more for travel and gaming.
Luna is betting you’re tired of fitness subscriptions and offering its screenless band as the solution
Luna Band launches for pre-order on July 4 with shipping starting July 31, a screenless fitness tracker with 10-day battery life, and LifeOS integration.
Sennheiser’s new Momentum 5 headphones land better audio, ANC, and a big repairability perk
The Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless launches June 16 at $400 with a user-replaceable battery and aptX Lossless via Snapdragon Sound.
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