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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon revealed the company is developing over 40 AI wearable devices, signaling a shift beyond smartphones. New platforms, Snapdragon Reality Elite and START, aim to power advanced mixed reality and AI-ready devices, including smart glasses.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon revealed the company is developing over 40 AI-powered device designs, including smart glasses and wearable pins. He predicts AI agents will become the new 'center of gravity' for digital life, shifting focus from smartphones and fundamentally changing user interaction with apps.
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.
El auge de los wearables como Apple Watch o Garmin plantea dudas sobre su fiabilidad científica frente al marketing. Métricas como la frecuencia cardíaca en reposo, HRV y pasos tienen respaldo, pero otras son estimaciones algorítmicas con margen de error. Se recomienda priorizar sensaciones y datos sólidos.
Consumer sleep trackers are evolving from passive data collection to AI-driven coaching, offering personalized recommendations for healthier habits. This guide reviews top devices like the Oura Ring, Whoop, and Eight Sleep Pod, evaluating their accuracy, comfort, and app features, with a focus on actionable insights over prescriptive directives.
Oura unveils Ring 5, a 40% smaller smart ring designed for sleep, stress, readiness, and heart health, as it moves toward an IPO later in 2026. Priced from £399 and £5.99/month, the company touts continued growth and a global footprint alongside new health software features.
Araştırma, günlük yürüyüşlerin süresinin, toplam adım sayısından daha önemli olabileceğini gösteriyor. En az 15 dakikalık kesintisiz yürüyüşler yapanlarda ölüm riski %83, kardiyovasküler hastalık riski ise %68 azalıyor.
Bee, an AI wrist gadget acquired by Amazon, records, transcribes, and summarizes conversations. While useful for professional engagements and organization, its extensive data collection and privacy concerns make it potentially too invasive for personal use.
Neurable, a non-invasive brain-computer interface company, announced plans to license its mind-reading technology to consumer wearable manufacturers across health, athletic, productivity, and gaming industries. The company uses EEG sensors and AI to analyze cognitive performance without requiring brain surgery, distinguishing it from invasive competitors like Neuralink. Neurable raised $35 million in Series A funding in December and already partners with HP's HyperX for gaming headsets and iMotions for research. CEO Ramses Alcaide says the company follows HIPAA standards, encrypts and anonymizes user data, and only uses neural data for AI training with explicit user consent for specific experiments.
Google's spring promo offers discounts on Pixel devices through April 26th, with the Pixel Watch 4 available at $309.99-$359.99 — among the best prices seen recently. The 45mm model delivers 45-hour battery life with a repairable design. Additional deals include Theragun Mini at $159.99 and Dreo Tower Fan at $59.88.
Honor unexpectedly won the second Beijing humanoid half-marathon with its Lightning model finishing in 50:26, beating competitors Unitree and X-Humanoid. The Huawei spin-off, which only entered robotics last year, credited its success to structural durability, self-developed electric motors and liquid cooling systems adapted from smartphone tech. Alibaba's mapping unit Amap also debuted a quadruped robot called Tutu, as Beijing seeks to drive growth in the robotics sector.
Los auriculares inalámbricos evolucionan hacia dispositivos inteligentes con cancelación de ruido adaptativa mediante IA y traducción simultánea integrada. Modelos como los Bose QC Ultra, Soundcore Space One, TimeKettle M3 y AirPods Pro 3 lideran esta transformación, incorporando análisis del entorno en tiempo real, traducción bidireccional y sensores biométricos para medir frecuencia cardíaca desde el oído.
