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ScanWatch 2 combines analog beauty with health-tracking smarts
September 05, 2023Though most smartwatches will offer analog-looking faces, companies like Withings have been offering a mix of both worlds for a number of years. Now the company has launched its latest flagship hybrid health tracker in the shape of the ScanWatch 2. -
Puffed-up pouches could bring haptic feedback tech to our clothing
August 29, 2023Haptic feedback systems, in which users receive tactile signals, definitely show a lot of promise … but they can be electronically complex. An experimental new setup makes things simpler, by incorporating pneumatic pouches into wearable sleeves. -
Former Bose employees continue noise-masking Sleepbuds journey
August 23, 2023Back in 2017, Bose launched some earbuds designed to help folks get a good night's sleep. The formula was later improved, but then the product was discontinued. Now former employees are taking up the restful-sleep torch with the Ozlo Sleepbuds. -
TrueSmart 2 smartwatch helps keep seniors safe and connected
August 21, 2023Exactly 10 years ago, Omate launched a funding campaign on Kickstarter for a standalone smartwatch called the TrueSmart. Now the company has launched the second generation, this time as a Wearable-as-a-Service platform for seniors and lone workers. -
Creative to release first TWS earphones with xMEMS microspeakers
August 17, 2023Back in April, xMEMS Labs revealed solid-state technology aimed at replacing coil-based speakers in audio wearables like in-ear monitors. Now the company has partnered with Creative Technology for an upcoming pair of true-wireless earphones. -
Astell&Kern refines the audiophile formula for latest wireless earphones
August 14, 2023High-end mobile audio brand Astell&Kern has launched the follow up to last year's UW100 true-wireless earphones, which boast key refinements aimed at delivering "uncompromising, exquisite hi-fi sound." -
Wearable Clip Mouse goes on the fingers, not on a pad
August 12, 2023The humble computer mouse works pretty good just as it is, but that doesn't stop people from trying to improve it. One such new-school device is the Clip Mouse, which is worn on the fingers and doesn't require a flat working surface. -
These standalone smart glasses are out to replace all fitness trackers
August 09, 2023Smart shades have not had the best run (sorry, not sorry, Google Glass), but there have been aspects of the tech that have shown potential when the focus has been on functionality over fad. It's what the creators of Minimis Glass have made a priority. -
Bip 5 budget smartwatch sports Amazfit's largest screen to date
August 03, 2023Amazfit has announced its latest wallet-friendly smartwatch, with the Bip 5 reportedly boasting the company's largest screen on a globally available product. The wearable also runs the health-focused Zepp OS platform – a first for the series. -
Sony crams world-class ANC into more compact wireless earphones
July 25, 2023Following the now common pre-launch online leaks, Sony has officially announced the successor to 2021's WF-1000XM4 noise-canceling TWS earphones. The flagship formula has been improved, and everything squeezed into a smaller and lighter pair of buds. -
Rugged TicWatch Pro 5 smartwatch first to run with Snapdragon W5 Plus
May 30, 2023We were pretty impressed by the smartwatch experience offered by Mobvoi when the original TicWatch Pro launched in 2018, and now the company has moved into a new generation with its "most powerful TicWatch to date." -
iFi Go pod wearable BT DAC/amp makes high-end corded IEMs wireless
April 21, 2023The UK's iFi Audio has announced the Go pod, a pair of Bluetooth-enabled DAC/headphones amp modules designed to transform any in-ear monitors with detachable cables into high-performance wireless earphones. -
Garmin military-grade Fortex GPS units keep data out of enemy hands
April 20, 2023Garmin has released two wrist-mounted tactical GPS navigators that can not only make complex ballistic calculations for rifle shooters, but come with Stealth and Kill Switch features to prevent location data from falling into the wrong hands. -
MouthPad lets users put their mousing where their mouth is
April 18, 2023Over the years, we've heard about several experimental systems which would allow people to control computers or other devices via their mouth. One such tool should soon be commercially available, however, in the form of the MouthPad. -
Garmin's latest smartwatch boasts unlimited battery and built-in flashlight
April 13, 2023Garmin has announced a solar version of the Instinct 2 rugged smartwatch launched back in early 2022, which promises "infinite battery life" and comes with a built-in flashlight. The Instinct 2X Solar is also joined by a stealthy Tactical Edition.
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