#wearable technology
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I tested AlterMe's DNA fitness system for six months
A personalized workout app that combines DNA testing, a smart ring, and AI coaching costs $1,299 to $1,899. Does it work?
WIRED · 3m
NBA plans smart basketball for 2027
Commissioner Adam Silver says the league is testing a microchip-embedded ball that could transform how officials make calls.
CNBC · 1m
Natura's $99 smart ring puts AI agents on your finger
A new smart ring from AI startup Natura lets users control AI agents by voice without reaching for their phone, while also tracking health metrics.
TechCrunch · 2m
Norway bans AI glasses in public places
Norway becomes the first major country to propose a temporary ban on AI-powered glasses in parks, beaches, schools and kindergartens over privacy fears.
Ars Technica · 1m
Meta's smart glasses take center stage at Connect
Meta showcased audio-only smart glasses and hearing aids at its annual conference, signaling the company's commitment to wearable technology.
TechCrunch · 2m
Meta's new VR glasses ditch the headset
Meta unveiled a $1,299 mixed reality device that prioritizes portability and hand tracking over immersion.
Engadget · 3m
The two athletes in every horse race
New wearable tech and sports medicine are helping protect both jockeys and horses from injury in racing.
Vox · 1m
Meta launches camera-free AI glasses
Meta's new Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses ditch cameras to sidestep privacy concerns that plagued earlier models.
TechCrunch · 1m
Oura ring maker files for hottest IPO
As OpenAI and Anthropic delay their public debuts, the Finnish wearable company Oura is poised to become the year's most significant tech IPO.
Fortune · 1m
Meta's smart glasses get Muse AI and accessibility upgrades
Meta is bringing its AI agent to Ray-Ban glasses alongside hearing enhancement, better photo capture, and smarter navigation.
The Verge · 1m
Meta ditches the camera on its newest smart glasses
Meta launches camera-free Ray-Ban audio glasses while rolling out hundreds of new styles, addressing privacy backlash with limited controls.
The Verge · 3m
Viture's Vonder Glasses Map Your Mind
New AI-powered glasses without cameras track your memories, ideas, and goals to help you become a better person.
WIRED · 2m
Una Watch brings repair and openness to sports watches
A $199 GPS sports watch with modular design, open-source code, and user-friendly repairability challenges the closed ecosystem of mainstream fitness trackers.
The Verge · 1m
Why ditching your watch makes you lose time
Checking the time on your phone instead of wearing a watch is linked to compulsive internet use, a new study finds.
Psychologies · 1m
Samsung Galaxy Watch9 review
Samsung's latest smartwatch adds health tracking features but struggles with battery life and data overload.
WIRED · 2m
Nuance Audio Plus hearing aid glasses get smarter
EssilorLuxottica's updated hearing aid glasses pack better sound, longer battery life, and new colors into temple arms that look normal.
The Verge · 1m
Snap's new Specs glasses tackle the privacy backlash
Snap launches expensive AR glasses with a visible camera and AI assistant, betting on transparency over the secrecy that sank Meta's version.
Digital Camera World · 2m
Apple Watch Ultra 4 feels less ultra every year
Apple's pricey outdoor smartwatch now shares most features with the cheaper Series 12, making it harder to justify the $400 premium.
WIRED · 3m · 6 views
Whoop promo codes: 20% off this September 2026
Save on Whoop's advanced fitness tracker with free trials, referral credits, military discounts, and family plans.
WIRED · 2m
Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Series 11: Is the Upgrade Actually Worth It?
The Series 12 brings meaningful health tracking upgrades and better battery life, but the Series 11 remains a solid choice if you skip the new AI features.
PCMAG · 2m
Australia eyes world-first ban on smart glasses at work
The Albanese government is considering prohibiting camera-equipped glasses in federal offices and service centres over privacy concerns.
the Guardian · 1m
Apple's Readiness Score explained
Apple's new Readiness feature synthesizes your health data into a single daily score to help you decide whether to push hard or take it easy.
Men's Health · 2m
Apple Watch Series 12: 54 hours and smarter Siri
The new Apple Watch Series 12 delivers massive battery life, redesigned health sensors, and context-aware AI that actually understands your day.
PCMAG · 3m
Apple Watch Ultra 4 lasted 74 hours on one charge
The new Ultra 4 packs a faster chip, better sensors, and absolutely stunning battery life for outdoor adventurers.
PCMAG · 2m
Huawei Watch D3: Blood pressure monitoring on your wrist
A smartwatch with a built-in blood pressure cuff changes how we track health at home.
Wellbeing Magazine · 3m
Meta's camera-free glasses bet
Meta is developing camera-free smart glasses to sidestep the privacy backlash that plagued Google Glass and continues to haunt its own products.
Business Insider · 1m
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 bridges lifestyle and fitness
Samsung's new flagship smartwatch combines everyday phone features with serious fitness tracking in one device.
Rolling Stone · 1m
Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
Two premium smartwatches go head-to-head on durability, features, displays, and price.
Engadget · 2m
Snap's $2,195 Specs are brilliant but broken
Snap's new smart glasses pack cutting-edge AR tech into a form factor that's too expensive and too uncomfortable to wear.
PCMAG · 3m
Apple Watch Series 12 preorder deal
Amazon drops the price on Apple's new health-focused smartwatch before launch.
Mashable · 1m
Smartwatches get your calories wrong, especially if you're heavier
A new study finds that smartwatch calorie estimates become increasingly inaccurate as body fat percentage rises, with errors reaching 50-100% for some users.
The Conversation · 3m · 5 views
Apple Watch Series 12 nails the details
Apple's latest smartwatch refines health tracking, speeds up charging, and adds AI features that actually matter.
WIRED · 3m
Apple Watch Series 12 review: Catching up and catching heat
Apple's latest smartwatch brings meaningful health upgrades and gesture improvements, but controversial audio features won't arrive until later this year.
Engadget · 4m
Snap's $2,200 AR glasses are bold but not ready
After half a decade of development, Snap's first consumer AR glasses arrive this fall with big ambitions and real limitations.
The Verge · 3m
Snap Specs: Standalone AR glasses finally arrive
Snap's first consumer AR glasses pack serious power into a wearable form factor, but at a steep price.
Engadget · 3m
Samsung Galaxy Watch9 makes concerts less of a phone hassle
A smartwatch tested at a Charli xcx show proves wrist notifications beat constant pocket checks in crowds.
Billboard · 1m
Meta's camera-free glasses and the ZuckOff app backlash
New leak hints at privacy-focused smart glasses while an app to detect Meta specs gains thousands of users.
TechRadar · 1m
Meta's camera-free smart glasses aim to fix privacy backlash
After widespread criticism over secret recordings, Meta is reportedly launching AI glasses without cameras at its Connect conference.
PCMAG · 1m · 10 views
Meta's camera-free smart glasses arrive this fall
The company hopes Luna will attract buyers worried about privacy issues with its current recording-capable models.
Engadget · 1m
