The Amazfit Active 2 has arrived, blending sleek style with features that cater to fitness enthusiasts and those who want a smartwatch that seamlessly fits into daily life. This smartwatch strikes a balance between fashion and practicality, making it a versatile choice for anyone looking to stay on top of their health while maintaining a sharp look.
When you think of augmented reality glasses, most people think of the late, not-so-great Google Glasses. That or they get them confused with VR headsets. What they don’t think of is something stylish, discreet, and smart. The team behind Halliday smart glasses hopes to change this!
Wearables have made a huge leap forward from rubber-strapped old-school Fitbits. Now, you can disguise your fitness tracker as everything from a regular-looking watch to a discreet ring. Circular jumped headfirst into the increasingly competitive ring tracker space with their first Circular Ring, and now the Circular Ring 2 is coming with even more features!
I was excited to be offered the Amazfit T-Rex 3 to test and review; I have been an Amazfit fan for years. The GTR 2 was my “sleek, dress up,” and first Amazfit watch, and the original T-Rex has been my daily wear for the last several years. It didn’t take long for me to realize that the first-gen model T-Rex to the new T-Rex 3 was a massive upgrade. It offers 170+ sports modes, up to three weeks of battery life, dual-band GPS, upgraded health monitoring, and many other amazing features.
Pocuter Inc., the creators of Pocuter One, a coin-sized microcomputer, is launching a Kickstarter campaign for the Spectra smartwatch. This wearable aims to open the world of high-end smartwatches to the maker community. Atypical in the closed world of high-end smartwatches, the Spectra allows unprecedented access for hacking and user-repairability.
The Amazfit T-Rex 3 is a rugged smartwatch that merges durability with smart features to create a versatile tool for those who love to stay active, whether scaling a mountain or simply going for a morning jog. Packed with upgrades from its predecessor, the T-Rex 3 aims to be the ultimate companion for anyone looking to explore the great outdoors—or just their own backyard.
The just-announced Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant Edition is a stylish yet practical hybrid smartwatch that combines the elegance of classic design with the functionality of cutting-edge health technology. It stands out for its refined aesthetics and durable construction. This smartwatch is designed to complement both casual and formal outfits and is available in titanium silver and a striking bicolor silver and gold finish.
The PLAUD NotePin is a sleek, ultra-light wearable AI device that may just transform how you manage your day-to-day tasks, whether at work, school, or home. This futuristic note-taking tool boosts productivity by acting as a personal memory assistant, capturing and organizing your thoughts, meetings, and ideas into neatly transcribed summaries and mind-maps.
OnePlus has just unveiled three exciting new products for North America: the OnePlus Pad 2, the OnePlus Watch 2R, and the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro. The OnePlus Pad 2 gets upgraded with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, a stunning 12.1″ 3K display, six stereo speakers, and AI tools. The OnePlus Watch 2R will offer 100-hour battery life, Wear OS 4, and advanced health tracking with over 100 sports modes. Last but not least, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro TWE brings top-tier hybrid adaptive noise cancellation, BassWave 2.0 technology, and up to 44 hours of battery life.
Prime Day is coming up fast, and on July 16th and 17th, Withings will be offering some enticing deals on its range of smart health devices. If you’re looking for tech to keep track of your health vitals at home or on the go, you’ll want to check out these Withings’ Amazon Prime Day deals. These devices can monitor many health aspects, from activity and heart health to general fitness, making it easier than ever to stay on top of one’s well-being.
In 2022, I reviewed the Withings ScanWatch Horizon. I called it the perfect combination of the chunky stainless diving-style watches that I love with the added benefit of accurate, advanced health-metrics tracking that even the most expensive diving-style watches can’t provide. Two years later, the Horizon has been refreshed as the Withings ScanWatch Nova. As you’ll see, the Nova is a very handsome hybrid smartwatch that gathers accurate health-tracking metrics while looking stylish. But, of course, Withings has added even more features to make the latest luxury ScanWatch even more compelling.
Android users have long expressed frustration with the lack of compelling Wear OS smartwatch options compared to the seamless integration and features enjoyed by Apple Watch users through the iOS ecosystem. We’ve seen multiple companies try and fail at Android Watches for multiple reasons, including a lack of features or simply horrific battery life. The OnePlus Watch 2 aims to tackle these issues with a premium design that uses a dual-engine architecture with two flagship chipsets to optimize performance so the Watch 2 can deliver up to 100 hours of battery life in Smart Mode with full Google apps integration.
Garmin is synonymous with excellence in GPS tracking for athletic activities. But also, when most people think of Garmin, they think of big, chunky running watches. It’s safe to say that most GPS watches aren’t designed for aesthetics first, but Garmin has some cool ideas up their (sweat-wicking) sleeves to make fitness tracking a lot more comfortable. First of all, if you’re someone who has ever had to wear a support garment under their shirt, you’ll know that chest straps can often get in the way of sports bras. Garmin is trying to solve that with the HRM-Fit. It’s designed…
Zepp may not be top of mind for everyday smartwatch users. But anyone who has used their Amazfit devices knows they’re phenomenal devices that pack some serious fitness features in attractive packages. And now they’re branching out from just watches to smart rings and hearing aids! Look at the Amazefit Helio Ring and the Zepp Clarity Pixie hearing aids, and tell us what you think!
Withings has introduced its latest hybrid smartwatch, the ScanWatch Nova. An update to the 2022 ScanWatch Horizon that I wear every day, the 42mm Withings ScanWatch Nova is a luxurious hybrid smartwatch tailored for health enthusiasts. It seamlessly blends stylish diver watch aesthetics with advanced health-tracking capabilities, making it perfect for those who love wearing this style watch but need something smarter to track their sleep, steps, heart rate, and much more.
Everyone I talk to lately wants to talk about one thing: stress. It’s too hot, too cold, too busy, not busy enough…we all have what feels like 1,000 knives in the air and not enough hands to catch them all. The Apollo Wearable uses AI and various data sources to offer personalized SmartVibes that will lower your stress and promote better health and sleep!
One of the best smartwatches I’ve ever used is the 43mm Withings ScanWatch; it tracks my sleep, steps, heart rate, SpO2, ECG, and much more. I rely on it so much that it only leaves my wrist for recharging about once a month. All that to say, I didn’t think there was much room or need for improvement, but of course, Withings has found a way. They’ve just introduced their second generation of ScanWatch, including the flagship Withings ScanWatch 2 and the attractively priced ScanWatch Light. Let’s take a look at these new watches and the features that they’ll offer.
CITIZEN has a deservedly excellent reputation for making stylish and reliable wristwatches. They’re taking their eye for style and combining it with some seriously smart machine learning to make smartwatches that actually adapt to your needs. The second generation of CITIZEN CZ Smart watches will be powered by the YouQ application with the aim of improving your health and your daily routine!
It is hard to believe that it’s 2023 and women’s health is still not taken seriously, but that’s the reality in the medical world today. Gender bias in health care is a huge issue, and while technology can’t fix it 100%, Movano Health is trying to take a big step forward with the Evie, their new wearable smart ring designed for women.
On the 9-hour flight from DFW to LHR Monday, I had a young child sitting next to me on the plane. Flipping through the available movies, I realized that the few that caught my interest might be too violent and slightly inappropriate for the little guy sitting next to me, so I read instead. However, if I had had the Lenovo Glasses T1, I could have privately enjoyed any movie I wanted without worrying about whether the action or images were appropriate for my seatmate.
Smartwatches are everywhere, but that doesn’t mean there’s no niche for a dedicated fitness tracker. Sometimes, you want that laser focus on your health over every notification possible. Amazon thinks they can get a foot in the door with the Amazon Halo View. We’ve put it through its paces to see if it can compete for wrist space among some stiff competition. The Amazon Halo View is a delightfully lightweight companion. It comes in at around 21g, which is just slightly more than half the weight of an Apple Watch. It’s quite slim and doesn’t interfere with wrist movements when…