Wearable

Steam Frame Price Increase Expected Due to Rising Qualcomm Chip Costs

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According to Bloomberg, Qualcomm’s planned double-digit percentage price increase for Snapdragon chips arriving September 1st threatens to drive up the Steam Frame price, complicating Valve’s hardware launch timeline alongside ongoing memory and storage shortages. Snapdragon Component Price Hikes Threaten Valve Hardware Costs Component supply pressures continue to mount for Valve’s upcoming virtual reality hardware. Qualcomm … Read more

Meta Launches Affordable Smart Glasses Without Ray-Ban Branding

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Meta has launched a new line of smart glasses under its own brand, moving away from the exclusive Ray-Ban partnership that defined its first three years in the wearables market. According to Meta, the new models—the Fury, Adventurer, and a collaboration with Kylie Jenner—start at $299, approximately $80 cheaper than the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses. … Read more

Apple Drops Support for Multiple Apple Watch Models

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Apple is narrowing the compatibility window for its upcoming watchOS 27 and iPadOS 27 software releases. While the Apple Watch Series 9 will remain supported, many older models—including several generations of Apple Watch and specific iPad models—will no longer receive these latest operating system updates. Which Apple Watch models will work with watchOS 27? The … Read more

Haylou Watch 3 Review: $44 AMOLED Smartwatch with 45-Day Battery

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The Rise of the “Good Enough” Smartwatch: Why Budget Wearables Are Winning For years, the smartwatch market was dominated by expensive flagships from tech giants. However, a seismic shift is occurring. Devices like the new Haylou Watch 3 prove that you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to get a functional, AMOLED-equipped wearable. We … Read more

Oura Ring 4 Review: Smaller, Lighter, and Better Than Ever

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The Future of Smart Rings: Moving Beyond Simple Sleep Tracking The wearable tech landscape is shifting. For years, the smart ring category was defined by basic sleep metrics and readiness scores. Today, we are seeing a pivot toward medical-grade insights and proactive health management. With the launch of the new Oura Ring 5, the industry … Read more

RayNeo Teases New Dolby Vision AR Smart Glasses

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The Cinematic Shift: How AR Glasses Are Replacing the Home Theater For years, the promise of Augmented Reality (AR) was stuck in a loop of clunky hardware and limited use cases. Today, we are witnessing a pivot toward “professional-grade” personal cinema. With the industry moving from standard HDR10 to advanced standards like Dolby Vision, the … Read more

ROG Xreal R1 gaming AR glasses hit pre-order with lofty price tag

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The Shift Toward High-Performance AR Gaming For years, augmented reality (AR) glasses were marketed primarily as productivity tools—virtual monitors for coding or cinematic screens for watching movies on a plane. However, the arrival of specialized hardware like the ROG Xreal R1 signals a pivot. We are entering an era where “gaming-grade” optics are becoming a … Read more

Steph Curry might be teasing a screenless Fitbit in plain site.

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The Death of the Screen: Why the Future of Wearables is Invisible For years, the “smartwatch” has been defined by a miniature version of our smartphones strapped to our wrists. We’ve traded the elegance of traditional horology for OLED screens that buzz every time we get a promotional email. But a subtle shift is happening. … Read more

Ongoing issues: Garmin smartwatches are barely usable in some cases

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Garmin and Apple iOS Connectivity Issues: A Deep Dive Garmin wearable users are currently facing significant connectivity problems with Apple iOS devices. Reports indicate these issues aren’t new, resurfacing after iOS updates and impacting core functionality. While the extent of the problem remains unclear, user accounts suggest it’s more than isolated incidents. The Syncing Struggle: … Read more

Google’s latest Pixel Watches have fallen to their lowest prices ever

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Google Pixel Watch 4: A New Low Price Signals the Future of Wearable Tech As the days get longer and outdoor activities beckon, the timing couldn’t be better for deals on fitness-focused smartwatches. The Google Pixel Watch 4 is currently available at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target starting at $289.99 – a $60 discount and … Read more

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