Wearables
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Garmin Enters Screenless Wearable Market with $199 ‘Cirqa’ Tracker
Garmin has launched the Cirqa, a $199 screenless fitness tracker offering extensive health metrics without subscription fees, aiming to compete with Whoop and Fitbit.
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Samsung Teases ‘New Shape’ Foldables Amid Galaxy Hardware Leaks
Samsung has launched a cryptic ‘new shape’ teaser campaign for its July Unpacked event, while new leaks detail the upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Glasses.
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Apple Watch Ultra Support Ends as Samsung Prepares Next-Gen Wearables
Apple confirms the original Watch Ultra will not receive watchOS 27, while Samsung moves its new Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 through FCC certification ahead of a July launch.
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Oura Signals Institutional Maturity with Confidential IPO Filing Amid Impending Ring 5 Launch
Oura has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO as leaked internal documents reveal the imminent launch of the Oura Ring 5, marking a pivotal moment for the $11 billion health-tech leader.
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Google unveils $99 Fitbit Air to anchor Gemini AI health push
Google has launched the screenless Fitbit Air for $99, positioning the lightweight wearable as a low-cost entry point for its new Gemini-powered AI Health Coach ecosystem.
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Meta Revives Smartwatch Plans, Targets Apple with AI Features
Meta is reportedly reviving its smartwatch project, code-named Malibu 2, for a late 2026 launch, aiming to challenge Apple in the wearables market with health tracking and AI integration.
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Meta’s VR Ambitions Face Reality: Major Layoffs and Studio Closures Signal Strategic Shift
Meta has initiated significant layoffs within its Reality Labs division, closing three prominent VR gaming studios – Twisted Pixel, Sanzaru Games, and Armature Studio – as part of a strategic pivot from metaverse investments to wearable technology development.
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CES 2026 Unveils AI & Robotics Revolution: What Las Vegas Showcased
CES 2026 in Las Vegas kicked off the year with a massive showcase of AI-powered devices, advanced robotics, and groundbreaking display technologies. Major announcements from industry giants like Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and Samsung set the tone, alongside innovative startups pushing…