Browsing: Wearables

Xreal has officially launched its Android XR-powered Aura smartglasses, which it introduced earlier this year at Google I/O. The device is now available for pre-order for those who’ve already paid a reservation deposit, with prices starting at $1,279. Aura weighs less than 95 grams, but it’s a tethered model that attaches to a separate puck, which runs Android XR and…

Once niche, health and fitness wearables have become pretty commonplace. It’s not that everyone is suddenly into running and weightlifting. Rather, Fitbit helped popularize simple, affordable wristband trackers, and Apple integrated health sensors into the Apple Watch, snaring millions of iPhone owners and inspiring copycats. The benefits of health tracking are also tangible — it’s not…

Even as someone who’s deeply invested in modular, repairable technology, it’s rare to hear about a repairable “smart” watch. Google’s Pixel Watch 4 is setting a bar, but it’s still the exception rather than the rule, especially across the industry. Gear that small and that tightly packaged is hard to make sustainable, to the point…

There’s a new Garmin Fenix smartwatch on the market with a better screen and tons of new features, but is it enough to warrant an upgrade? The Fenix 9 will set you back $1,000, the same price we saw the previous generation launch for. Like all Garmin Fenix models before it, this one’s built for athletes…

Whether the iPhone is the best smartphone around is debatable, but what’s undeniable is how well Apple has nailed the products that surround it. The AirPods continue to dominate the truly wireless earbuds market, and the Apple Watch remains one of the most polished smartwatch experiences you can get. Unfortunately, Apple’s accessories work best when…

The setting affects whether workers can review photos and videos from your glasses.

When Google debuted its latest Pixel smartwatch last month, one of the standout features the company announced was the Health Guardian toolset. This platform promised to bring a new layer of insight to the wearer’s blood pressure, insulin resistance and sleep breathing. Those health tracking tools were not available at the time of our review,…

Meta announced a slew of new smart glasses at Meta Connect 2026, including its first camera-free options, but the company’s Ray-Ban Meta models remain the flagship. The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 carry over many of the improvements introduced in smaller updates over the last year, like the more prescription-friendly Ray-Ban Meta Optics or the affordable…

Meta just showed off its third-generation lineup of Ray-Ban-branded AI glasses, and the latest frames come with more hours of battery life and a bit of a price hike. Starting at $449, the Gen 3 Ray-Ban Meta Glasses now come in an Aviator style and a more angular frame called Zena.

Meta introduced its own smart glasses earlier this year as a cheaper option than its Ray-Ban models and a way to partner with celebrities like Kylie Jenner on exclusive designs. The company is building on that strategy at Meta Connect 2026 by partnering with Blackpink rapper Lisa on two different styles of Meta Glasses. It’s also expanding…