Pixel Watch permission error won’t go away, but there’s a weird fix

Pixel Watch owners are stuck with a Fitbit permission error that won't disappear, even after a factory reset. Thankfully, one user has found an odd workaround that actually works.

Wearables     Rachit Agarwal     July 13

I tried to parody the most absurd AI products, but the tech industry beat me to it

I tried inventing AI gadgets too absurd for the tech industry. Then I found toothbrushes, litter boxes, headphones, and appliances that had already beaten me there.

Wearables     Paulo Vargas     July 12

Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 may arrive on July 22, and this new leak leaves little to the imagination

A new leak has revealed the processors, batteries, storage configurations, connectivity features, and possible prices of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watches.

Wearables     S. Kumar Manglam     July 11

XREAL’s $299 AR glasses are finally here, and they could be a great travel companion

The xbx a01+ connects to compatible phones, laptops, and handheld consoles to create a large private screen for movies and games.

Wearables     S. Kumar Manglam     July 10

I took this Oppo smartwatch swimming, and it tracked everything except my excuses

The Oppo Watch X3 recorded every length of my 1,100-meter swim, including my strokes, pace, heart rate, technique changes, and one lengthy conversation break.

Wearables     Vikhyaat Vivek     July 10

Your dog can run, but Fi’s new Starlink satellite-backed tracker makes sure you can still find them

Fi Ultra uses Starlink satellite connectivity to keep lost dogs trackable beyond cellular coverage, giving adventurous pups far fewer places to disappear unnoticed.

Wearables     Vikhyaat Vivek     July 9

Still waiting for a cheaper Vision Pro? New report brings bad news

Apple’s cheaper Vision Pro looks increasingly unlikely after Samsung Display reportedly decided to terminate development of the lower-cost screen technology planned for the headset.

Wearables     Vikhyaat Vivek     July 8

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 may not escape the 2026 price hikes

Pixel Watch 5 pricing has leaked ahead of Google’s August event, and the numbers point to small increases for select models.

Wearables     S. Kumar Manglam     July 8

Rollme’s new AirCam puts a camera in your headphones for under $80

Rollme's AirCam is a bone conduction headset with an 8 MP camera, real-time translation, and a price that undercuts every rival out there.

Wearables     Rachit Agarwal     July 8

Meta could be working on always-seeing, always-hearing smart glasses with AI super sensing

Meta is reportedly testing “super sensing” AI glasses that will collect all the information about your life and feed it to an AI agent that will assist you.

Wearables     Nadeem Sarwar     July 8

Meta will disable the camera on AI smart glasses if you tamper or cover the indicator light

Meta is rolling out an update, starting with its second-generation smart glasses, that will disable the camera capture system if the LED light is covered or physically tampered with.

Wearables     Nadeem Sarwar     July 7

Solos’ latest AI glasses are getting a literal privacy mode

Solos has unveiled the camera-free AirGo A6 smart glasses alongside a Privacy Kit for the AirGo V2 that physically blocks its onboard camera.

Wearables     Varun Mirchandani     July 7

Virtual taekwondo sounds like a gimmick until it solves the biggest fear of combat sports

Virtual taekwondo sounds like a VR gimmick, but its noncontact format could make martial arts more approachable for kids, cautious beginners, women, and older athletes.

Wearables     Paulo Vargas     July 7

This VR empathy game could be the start of something much creepier

Rekindle uses face-tracking biometrics to turn emotions into gameplay, but the same idea could eventually push emotion-aware tech into therapy, safety systems, and interfaces that watch more than clicks.

Wearables     Paulo Vargas     July 7

Carely’s new wearable watches over aging parents so you don’t have to

A screenless wearable called Carely tracks vital signs and daily routines to alert families before a health issue turns into an emergency.

Wearables     Rachit Agarwal     July 6

It’s not just phones. Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watches are getting pricier, too.

A new European pricing leak suggests every Galaxy Watch 9 configuration and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will cost more than their predecessors

Wearables     Vikhyaat Vivek     July 6

Samsung is using Galaxy smartwatches to save workers from heat-related health woes

Samsung is using Galaxy Watches, environmental sensors, and predictive algorithms to warn managers when outdoor workers may be approaching dangerous levels of heat stress.

Wearables     Vikhyaat Vivek     July 6

You can now walk through space and gaze into a black hole at this VR exhibit

Smithsonian Starstruck lets visitors walk through the Big Bang, brush past the Sun, and gaze into a black hole, all without leaving Washington, D.C.

Wearables     Pranob Mehrotra     July 5

Apple’s rumored camera AirPods Pro may have hit a major roadblock

A leaker says Apple's camera AirPods Pro project is suspended, weeks after Bloomberg reported they were nearly ready for mass production.

Wearables     Shikhar Mehrotra     July 3

Your Galaxy Watch is losing a health feature, and the replacement needs another gadget

Samsung Health is notifying US Galaxy Watch users that Vascular Load will disappear in late July, with Blood Pressure Trend replacing it in Samsung Health 7.0 and One UI Watch 9.

Wearables     Vikhyaat Vivek     July 2

The OPPO Watch X3 has a ridiculous feature I cannot stop using

The OPPO Watch X3’s remote control feature started as a silly way to scroll from my wrist, then became one of its most useful everyday tricks.

Wearables     Vikhyaat Vivek     July 2

Samsung’s smart glasses leak shows why your next Galaxy wearable may live on your face

A leaked Galaxy Glasses Manager app suggests Samsung’s smart glasses could tie deeply into Galaxy phones, Watches, Rings, Gemini, and Android XR.

Wearables     Vikhyaat Vivek     July 1

Meta will now charge you for the best AI feature on its smart glasses, and there’s a limit even if you pay

Meta has capped free use of Conversation Focus, the Ray-Ban Meta glasses feature that amplifies a speaker's voice in loud settings, to three hours a month. Unlocking more requires users to subscribe to a $19.99 monthly Meta One Premium subscription.

Wearables     Pranob Mehrotra     June 30

OASIS Smart ring hides a trackpad and it lets you whisper-control your computer

OASIS has unveiled the OASIS 1 smart ring, featuring a built-in microphone and miniature trackpad that lets users whisper text instead of typing.

Wearables     Varun Mirchandani     June 30

Samsung has a new Galaxy Ring coming and it could pull off some new health trick

Samsung is working on a new Galaxy Ring, and the most important upgrade may come from what happens after the ring collects health signals in the background. Hon Pak, who leads Samsung’s digital health team, told Forbes that a next generation ring is in development. Samsung hasn’t announced the name, launch timing, price, regions, or […]

Wearables     Paulo Vargas     June 30

Xreal Aura glasses reservations are finally live, and it sort of sticks to its $1,500 promise

Xreal Aura reservations are open with a $1,500 price ceiling, putting Android XR glasses hundreds below Snap’s Specs.

Wearables     Vikhyaat Vivek     June 30

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