Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal announced that the Temple wearable device is now half its previous size, making it the smallest on the market, with pre-orders beginning ahead of a 2026 shipping target.
Nielsen is enhancing its viewership measurement by integrating data from wearable 'Portable People Meter' devices worn by panelists. The update aims to improve co-viewing accuracy and demographic representation as streaming habits complicate traditional ratings.
Google executives discuss the future of AI wearables, smartwatches like the Pixel Watch 5, privacy hurdles, and the broader industry push into experimental new device form factors.
Leaked macOS code reveals Apple is developing AirPods with integrated cameras. The feature, dubbed 'Visual Intelligence,' aims to assist Siri with real-world context rather than recording video, marking a significant strategic shift for the company's privacy brand.
Samsung's Galaxy Wearable app code suggests an upcoming over-ear headphone, 'Galaxy H1', potentially competing with AirPods Max, expected to launch in 2027 with advanced codecs and AI assistant support.
The author explores the trend of screenless wearables, citing data fatigue and minimalism as key drivers. Wearing devices like the Fitbit Air, Garmin Cirqa, Oura Ring 5, and Dexcom G7, they found the lack of notifications glorious. This shift reflects a desire for less intrusive, more intentional health tracking, aligning with broader 'quiet luxury' lifestyle trends.
Meta's new smart glasses face mounting bans across UK venues amid rising concerns over privacy, unconsenting surveillance, and image-based sexual abuse.
Meta's Ray-Ban smartglasses are surging in popularity with over 7 million pairs reportedly sold in 2025. While users praise their immersive photography and accessibility benefits for disabled individuals, critics raise concerns over privacy, nonconsensual filming, and data collection.
Samsung's new Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 smartwatches will be the first to receive five years of Wear OS updates, extending support until 2031. This commitment surpasses previous models and competitors, aligning with Samsung's security patch policy.
Lingverse, formerly Ling AI, secured $29 million in funding to launch iKairos, a wearable AI device inspired by the defunct social robot Jibo. The iKairos aims to capture real-life moments and transform them into AI-generated images, with presales planned for later this year.
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.
A community in Greystones, Ireland, voluntarily agrees to delay smartphone ownership until secondary school age. The program also covers a wearable safety device inspired by a late-night attack survivor and an AI-run cafe in Sweden.
Smartglasses, like Meta's, are sparking privacy fears due to their potential for covert filming, especially of children, and the risk of AI-generated abuse material. While offering benefits for users like parents and blind people, the technology poses significant regulatory challenges for manufacturers and lawmakers.
Samsung will host its next Galaxy Unpacked event live in London on July 22, focusing on new foldable phones and wearables. Rumors suggest the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could feature a new, wider aspect ratio, alongside the Galaxy Flip 8 and a Z Fold 8 Ultra, all expected to ship with updated Snapdragon chips.
Meta's AI smart glasses, despite privacy safeguards, raise alarming concerns over surveillance, digital sexual abuse, and potential misuse by stalkers or governments, exacerbated by influencer normalization and weak enforcement of safety guidelines.
Apple's Jon McCormack discusses the integration of AI in iOS 27's Photos app, emphasizing its practical application over mere novelty, with features that enhance photos by adding 'fake pixels'.
オランダとベルギーの研究者らが発表した論文によると、ベッドでのスマホ使用時間が長い日は、その夜の総睡眠時間がわずかに長くなることが判明。ただし、睡眠の質が低下した結果、より長い睡眠時間を必要とした可能性も指摘されている。
Engineers have developed tiny, tattoo-like leaf sensors and stretchable stem bands that provide real-time data on crop health, detecting stress from water shortage, disease, or nutrient imbalances days before visible signs appear. Powered by plant moisture evaporation, these wearables offer a direct 'plant's-eye view' to help farmers manage crops more effectively.
Meta is reportedly working on prototype "super sensing" smart glasses that could continuously record audio and snap photos. Data metadata would be uploaded for AI queries, raising privacy concerns, especially as the LED recording indicator may remain off during "AI Feature" use.
A wearables expert explores the cultural tension surrounding smart glasses and AI wearables, using Netflix's 'A Man on the Inside' as a case study. The article highlights privacy concerns, the difficulty of building trust, and the potential for misuse, contrasting fictional narratives with real-world ethical dilemmas.
Engineers at the University of Texas at Austin developed a prototype jacket that harvests 400-900ml of clean drinking water daily from atmospheric moisture. Tested in various climates, this wearable solution offers a new approach to water scarcity, with a patent filed and industry partnerships sought.
The Oura Ring 5 is a significant upgrade, shrinking 40% in volume, weighing 2g, and offering comprehensive health tracking, including women's health, with a 6-9 day battery life, but comes with a £399+ price tag and a £5.99/month subscription.
Conno Christou, a 35-year-old entrepreneur, was diagnosed with aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma despite his meticulous health tracking. He navigated conflicting medical opinions and utilized AI tools to inform his treatment decisions, highlighting the potential of patient-driven data analysis in healthcare.
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed SpiderCam, a new 3D camera inspired by jumping spiders' vision. It uses less than one watt of power and estimates depth by comparing image focus differences, potentially enabling battery-powered robots, drones, and wearables.
