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 Pro surfaces: Alexa incoming?

Xiaomi Mi Band Pro surfaces: Alexa incoming?

Mi Fit app spills the beans on device that could be hitting our shores
Fresh new summer Tag Heuer Connected

Fresh new summer Tag Heuer Connected

And new watch faces for all
​Oppo Watch to get imminent global rollout

​Oppo Watch to get imminent global rollout

Our spidey senses tell us things are going to get tasty
Garmin buys Firstbeat in wearable power move

Garmin buys Firstbeat in wearable power move

Garmin takes the power back
​New Snapdragon Wear 4100+ revealed

​New Snapdragon Wear 4100+ revealed

The tech that powers Wear OS smartwatches is getting revamped
New Polar Unite watch in detail

New Polar Unite watch in detail

Workout fans will love this watch – but there is a catch
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 pictures leak

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 pictures leak

We love the look of this...
Amazfit smartwatches now track naps

Amazfit smartwatches now track naps

Siesta la vista, Fitbit
Ticwatch C2+ adds RAM and nothing else

Ticwatch C2+ adds RAM and nothing else

RAM boosted but still runs on dated tech
watchOS 7: everything you need to know

watchOS 7: everything you need to know

New features galore at WWDC
Apple Watch market share drops

Apple Watch market share drops

And why this is good news for the smartwatch world
Fitbit Versa 2 to get Google Assistant

Fitbit Versa 2 to get Google Assistant

The buyout keeps dragging on
Wearables biggest year since 2015

Wearables biggest year since 2015

Health explosion is on its way
​Garmin launches $1,850 Marq Golfer

​Garmin launches $1,850 Marq Golfer

It's an absurd price tag for those who can't afford it
Xiaomi Mi Band 5: Global release confirmed

Xiaomi Mi Band 5: Global release confirmed

Update: Global release date isn't far away
Apple Watch summer band collection drops

Apple Watch summer band collection drops

What color is Vitamin C?
​Samsung in shock Galaxy Watch 3 name change

​Samsung in shock Galaxy Watch 3 name change

Looks like Samsung's going forward with one smartwatch
​Oppo Band launched in China

​Oppo Band launched in China

Big specs and low price – a theme is emerging out of China
​Huawei smartwatches crash the party

​Huawei smartwatches crash the party

Huawei and Amazfit are starting to making their mark
Tag Heuer Connected Golf Edition is back

Tag Heuer Connected Golf Edition is back

New features, new internals – same brilliant golf app
New Timex Metropolitan smartwatches revealed

New Timex Metropolitan smartwatches revealed

They look mighty familiar – but that's no bad thing
Hublot drops new Big Bang E smartwatch

Hublot drops new Big Bang E smartwatch

No football tie-ins here makes for a much more appealing Swiss smartwatch
Apple Watch Series 6 to use same screen tech

Apple Watch Series 6 to use same screen tech

Rumors point to major changes both in hardware and software
​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
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