Wearable tech news

The latest news from the world of smartwatches, fitness tracking, sports tech – as well as health, VR and augmented reality

Xiaomi Mi Band 5: What we know

Xiaomi Mi Band 5: What we know

Get ready – the Mi Band 5 is on its way
​Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 leaks

​Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 leaks

This clears up a lot of questions about Samsung's next smartwatch
​Huawei Mate Watch gets trademarked

​Huawei Mate Watch gets trademarked

Enough with the Apple Watch clones...
Samsung watches will soon offer ECG

Samsung watches will soon offer ECG

Afib detection is go...in South Korea
​Realme launches first budget smartwatch

​Realme launches first budget smartwatch

Impressive specs and price tag
Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 titanium timepiece

Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 titanium timepiece

Top of the range titanium metal version expected for Samsung's next-gen smartwatch
Garmin launches Quatix 6X Solar

Garmin launches Quatix 6X Solar

Garmin's boating watch runs on the sun
Amazfit Ares is a sub-$100 powerhouse

Amazfit Ares is a sub-$100 powerhouse

Big specs and low price out of China
New ​Strava update adds Training insights

New ​Strava update adds Training insights

Strava Segment lovers: you need to read this
Apple launches Pride 2020 bands and faces

Apple launches Pride 2020 bands and faces

Third year of Apple Watch Pride merch incoming
Form AR goggles hook up with Apple Watch

Form AR goggles hook up with Apple Watch

Garmin and Apple Watch provide the heart rate and GPS
Garmin Courses gets major upgrade

Garmin Courses gets major upgrade

Less mapping more running
Garmin grows to become smartwatch player

Garmin grows to become smartwatch player

Apple, Samsung and Garmin are now the ones to watch
New Wahoo Tickr X HRM revealed

New Wahoo Tickr X HRM revealed

Running Smoothness score is here to help you oscillate
​Alpina X Alive packs serious power

​Alpina X Alive packs serious power

​Alpina X Alive smartwatch supercharges the Swiss-made hybrid
​Fitbit is working on an ECG feature

​Fitbit is working on an ECG feature

Fitbit Heart Study launches ahead of FDA approval on ECG
Your country's lockdown stats compared

Your country's lockdown stats compared

Withings and Polar data show the global lockdown in action
Apple Watch Series 6 to track panic attacks

Apple Watch Series 6 to track panic attacks

Rumors point to major changes both in hardware and software
Huawei Watch GT 2e v Galaxy Watch Active 2

Huawei Watch GT 2e v Galaxy Watch Active 2

Choose the right sporty smartwatch for your needs
​Fitbit to launch 4G kids smartwatch

​Fitbit to launch 4G kids smartwatch

The kids smartwatch market is ripe for the taking
Motiv smart ring gets bought

Motiv smart ring gets bought

Motiv moves to enterprise - says goodbye to fitness tracking
The Amazfit X smartwatch hits Indiegogo

The Amazfit X smartwatch hits Indiegogo

Let's just call this Huami showing off
​Withings Sleep Analyzer fights sleep apnea

​Withings Sleep Analyzer fights sleep apnea

Snoring detection and advanced sleep tracking served up from under your mattress
​Fitbit prices slashed on Amazon

​Fitbit prices slashed on Amazon

Fitbit Versa, Inspire HR and Charge 3 all get price cuts
Apple smart ring controls your devices

Apple smart ring controls your devices

Patent details Apple's vision for the smart ring
​New Xiaomi Mi Band 4C fitness tracker leaks

​New Xiaomi Mi Band 4C fitness tracker leaks

We didn't think this was possible, but Xiaomi's going even cheaper
Samsung new feature gets medical approval

Samsung new feature gets medical approval

It's coming to Active 2 and new devices
Cheaper AirPods to land in May 2020

Cheaper AirPods to land in May 2020

We could see the AirPod Pro design land with fewer bells and whistles
​The Charge 4 just killed fitness tracker

​The Charge 4 just killed fitness tracker

It's the end of an era in wearable tech
Oura Ring and the future of self-isolation

Oura Ring and the future of self-isolation

We speak to the Oura CEO on becoming an illness early-warning system
How the world is working out in the lockdown

How the world is working out in the lockdown

Garmin users are still getting sweaty
Wearable start-up puts NFC in the glass

Wearable start-up puts NFC in the glass

A smart way to introduce smart payments
Google Fit gets much needed update

Google Fit gets much needed update

Small steps show how far Wear OS is behind
Michael Kors MKGO slashed to $111 on Amazon

Michael Kors MKGO slashed to $111 on Amazon

Wear OS for less
New Huawei Watch GT2e packs SpO2

New Huawei Watch GT2e packs SpO2

At least the price isn't too shabby
Strava Routes shows you where to explore

Strava Routes shows you where to explore

New Summit feature creates your next workout for you
​Wyze Band is a $24 fitness tracker

​Wyze Band is a $24 fitness tracker

But the $20 Wyze Scale is even better value...
Check out the Tissot T-Touch Connect Solar

Check out the Tissot T-Touch Connect Solar

Swatch rehashes smartwatch announcement in troubled times – but is this for real?
Fitbit Premium is free – here's what you get

Fitbit Premium is free – here's what you get

Workouts, insights and mindfulness for these isolated times
​Amazfit X to hit Indiegogo in early April

​Amazfit X to hit Indiegogo in early April

Could Amazfit pull off this bold concept after all?
Montblanc Summit 2 Plus goes live

Montblanc Summit 2 Plus goes live

WearOS goes cellular for luxury brand's latest Wear OS smartwatch
Jacquard hits Adidas smart insoles

Jacquard hits Adidas smart insoles

And EA is getting involved too