Wearables

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends If you’re thinking about buying a new smartwatch, whether it will be your first time to own one or you’re planning to upgrade from an older model, you shouldn’t skip the smartwatch deals that are available from the various retailers. There’s an overwhelming number of options out there though, so if you take too much time thinking about what to buy, you’re going to miss out on all the discounts. To help you out, we’ve rounded up our top picks among smartwatches made by Samsung, Google,…

Smartwatches in this price range offer a variety of features that were once exclusive to high-end models. From tracking your fitness goals with precision to keeping you connected with smart notifications, these wearables do it all without breaking the bank. This segment has seen significant growth, with manufacturers striving to offer premium smartwatches within budget that don't compromise on quality or functionality. The market for affordable high-end smartwatches has…

In 2015, Canan Dağdeviren was working as a postdoc at MIT when she learned that her aunt, Fatma, had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Dağdeviren, whose work focused on building flexible devices that could capture biometric data, flew to the Netherlands to be with her relative in those last moments.At her aunt’s bedside, Dağdeviren sketched an idea for an electronic bra with an embedded ultrasound that would be able to scan breasts much more frequently and catch cancers before they got the chance to…

Ultrahuman, which sells wearable devices and services that help users track metabolic health, is witnessing 20% month-on-month growth in revenue and is targeting to cross $50 million in annual run rate (ARR) by March, its founder and chief executive said.The Bengaluru-based startup is currently clocking an ARR — annualised revenue based on current monthly revenue — of about $31 million, Mohit Kumar told ET. He said at the current rate of growth, it must first focus on turning a profit before considering a public sale of…

Every year when the Apple Watch event comes around, Apple releases a video that talks up the life-saving capabilities of the now legally contested wearable line. It’s not all saccharine bluster either — there are actual lives that have been saved thanks to Apple’s tech, and users shout from the rooftops about how their watch noticed life-threatening health issues that would have otherwise gone unnoticed.Tim Cook, of course, is very proud of what the Apple Watch has achieved, and the difference that its multitude of…

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Most people are probably familiar with the best smartwatches as well as many of the best fitness trackers overall, but there’s another, less intrusive way of tracking your health and fitness metrics: a smart ring. A smart ring can add to both your health routine and your wardrobe, making it a great piece of tech to consider. In shopping for a smart ring you’ll need to consider some things like what kind of activities you want to track, as well durability and connectivity. In order to…

The Humane AI Pin is expected to start shipping in March. On Friday, the company posted on X (Twitter) that “those who placed priority orders will receive their Ai Pins first when we begin shipping in March.” The company had previously given an “early 2024” estimate for the screen-less wearable device designed to replace a smartphone.Humane, founded by former Apple employees Bethany Bongiorno and Imran Chaudhri, views the smartphone (still their ex-employer’s bread and butter) as on its last legs. “The last era has…

Nearly nine years ago, when The New York Times ran a story about how China had helped Apple achieve a remarkable first quarter in 2015, it noted how the iPhone was at the center of the company’s success: “Sales of iPhones accounted for 69 percent of the company’s revenue in the quarter, up from 56 percent in the same quarter a year ago.” And for more than 15 years, Apple’s focus on developing and marketing the iPhone has paid off.But in 2024, the company appears to be pivoting to a new strategy: Apple will focus on…

Noise ColorFit Icon 2 smartwatch1.78-inch AMOLED Display, 368×448 Pixels, Always-On-Display150+ cloud-based watch facesBluetooth 5.1 with Quick pairingBluetooth Calling, in-built mic and speaker, 240mAh battery, up to 7 days, 100+ Sports modesNoise Health Suite, Smart Notifications, AI Voice Assistant, In-built GamesRs 5,999Rs 1,199Noise ColorFit Thrive smartwatch1.85-inch HD LCD screen, Multiple Menu View options, Bluetooth Support with up to 10m range, Bluetooth Calling, 100+ watch faces, AI Voice AssistantRs 5,999Rs…

The opportunity to use a smartwatch or similar piece of wearable technology has been around for years, and the best products you can buy today provide plenty of insight into your health and wellness, let you use apps and receive notifications from your smartphone, and you can even make and receive calls. But that doesn’t mean a few don’t stand out from the crowd, providing interesting and unusual features you won’t find anywhere else. We’re going to highlight them here with our picks for the most innovative wearables…