
UK venues ban Meta's smart glasses over privacy concerns
Meta's new recording smart glasses face bans across UK venues including elite restaurants, Soho House, Wetherspoons, and theatres over privacy concerns and risks of surreptitious filming.

Meta's new recording smart glasses face bans across UK venues including elite restaurants, Soho House, Wetherspoons, and theatres over privacy concerns and risks of surreptitious filming.

Google is expanding Gemini's AI task automation to 40 apps, enabling functions like shopping and reservations, and integrating it into Samsung's new Galaxy Z Flip 8's Flex Window. New Galaxy devices will also feature Gemini Notebook and AI capabilities for watches, alongside new Android XR smart glasses frames.
Samsung unveiled three new foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8, along with two smartwatches, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9, at its London Unpacked event. Pricing and availability for India were detailed, with sales starting August 7 for most devices.

Samsung's annual Unpacked event introduced the redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 8, a new Z Fold 8 Ultra, an updated Z Flip 8, and refreshed Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 models. Google also showcased new smartglasses designs in collaboration with Samsung.

Samsung releases its 2026 foldable lineup, including the Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8, and thinner Z Flip 8, along with new Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9, featuring enhanced specs, designs, and higher price points due to component shortages.

Samsung is set to unveil its latest foldables and smartwatches at its Unpacked event today in London, starting 9 AM ET. The launch will be covered live by reporters from London and New York, with expectations of three new foldables and two smartwatches.

Especialistas alertam que o uso excessivo de celulares pode causar problemas físicos como deformação da coluna, rugas, prejuízos à visão, enfraquecimento das mãos e redução da coordenação motora. Mudanças de hábito e exercícios podem mitigar esses efeitos.

This guide reviews the top smartwatches for Android and Samsung users, fitness trackers for beginners and classic watch enthusiasts, and specialized devices like heart rate monitors. It also covers the best walking pads for various needs and a range of massage guns, from budget-friendly options to advanced models for athletes, highlighting features, pricing, and discounts.

Apple and Samsung smartwatches, with FDA clearance, now offer features to screen for signs of moderate-to-severe sleep apnea. While not diagnostic, these features can alert users to potential issues, prompting a doctor's visit for formal evaluation.

Amazon's Prime Day event features significant discounts on fitness tech. Top deals include Apple Watch Series 11 and SE 3, Google Pixel Watch 4, Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, Urevo CyberPad walking pad, Hyperice Hypervolt 2 massage gun, and Therabody JetBoots Pro Plus compression boots.

A growing movement is pushing back against the 'always-online' lifestyle, with many people ditching smartwatches for simpler, analog alternatives. Concerns about distraction, feature creep, cost, and safety are driving this trend.

Apple Watch users often face daily charging, prompting a search for alternatives. This report highlights wearables like the Whoop 5.0, Garmin Venu 4, Amazfit Bip 6, CMF Watch 3 Pro, Withings ScanWatch 2, and Oura Ring 5, offering extended battery life from a week to over a month, albeit with varying features and subscription models.

A smartwatch alert prompted a man in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, to seek medical attention, leading to the diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. While smartwatches show potential in early detection, experts emphasize they are screening tools and do not substitute for medical exams.

Dispositivos como relojes inteligentes, anillos, sensores y auriculares prometen mejorar la calidad del sueño, pero su precisión tiene limitaciones y no sustituyen a las pruebas médicas especializadas.