Sony's XR headset is coming later this year sporting latest Snapdragon SoC and dual 4K OLED displays
OLED microdisplays will provide 4K resolution in each eye - roughly double that of PSVR 2
Wearable Tech
Covering wearable devices, from fitness trackers and watches to other innovative forms of tech, that you can wear.
Apple Vision Pro launches February 2 with "new spatial games" and controller support
If you have $3,500 burning a hole in your pocket, preorders start on January 19
Apple Watch ban comes into effect in the United States (halted for now)
Apple is appealing to get the ban overturned
Microsoft deprecates Windows Mixed Reality, several headsets could become e-waste
Required apps remain available for a few more years
The iPhone 16 could take a back seat to the Vision Pro and next-gen Apple Watch in 2024
Apple is betting big on the Vision Pro despite its astronomical price tag
Apple will stop selling Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the US due to the ITC's Christmas import ban
Procrastinators have until Thursday to get the wearable under their tree
Apple will focus on wearables in 2024 as the iPhone shifts into overdrive
Refreshed AirPods, Apple Watch, and more
Beat the heat: innovative solar-powered clothing acts as personal air conditioning
As the world gets hotter, we need more solutions for staying cool
Apple Vision Pro rival Samsung Galaxy Glass could launch early next year
Samsung originally announced plans for its mixed reality headset earlier this year
Apple releases OS updates across all devices: PDF AutoFill, spatial video capture, Journal app, and more
New features added for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch
Google halts sales of Fitbit products in 30 countries
Aligning Fitbit with Pixel availability
Apple Watch faces US import ban as time runs out for Biden veto
Presidents rarely veto bans, though Obama did it in 2013
Qualcomm announces RISC-V chip for Wear OS-based wearable devices
Highly anticipated: After betting on the future of RISC-V with an industry-wide alliance, Qualcomm is now bringing its first chip based on the open-source architecture to the mass market. The American chipmaker will join Google in creating a new hardware platform for the Wear OS system.
What was the first wristwatch with the ability to make phone calls?
Not the Apple Watch, of course.
Adobe's latest wearable tech promises dynamic clothing that can change at the push of a button
It even allows for interactive animated designs that respond to movement
Apple declares its $17,000 solid-gold watch officially obsolete, ending repairs and servicing
Software support ended in 2018
Meta Quest 3 launches with 'Passthrough' mode and high-res displays, starting at $499.99
It's a significant upgrade over the Quest 2
Nothing sub-brand CMF debuts low-cost wireless buds and smartwatch
Under $120 for wireless earbuds and a smartwatch
Apple Watch Series 9 brings higher performance and energy efficiency starting at $249
Same style and price with behind the scenes improvements
US government awards contracts for smart surveillance clothing
Computerized clothing
Forward-looking: The US government has embarked on a 42-month journey to make what it calls performance-grade, computerized clothing a reality. Products developed through the program could assist government agencies within the intelligence community, such as the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security, in their tasks. Additionally, these products could prove valuable to first responders and individuals operating in high-stress environments.
Zotac releases 4th-generation backpack PC for mobile VR
Latest model switches from consumer to professional GPUs
Microsoft patent describes a backpack AI assistant
Wearable would offer hands-free mobile home-assistant-like experience
Robotics company debuts exoskeleton for healthcare workers
Includes design features to accommodate hospitals needs
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 Classic brings back the rotating bezel
The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic powered by Wear OS 4 has debuted to positive reviews, offering larger screen options, extended battery life, and marking the return of the rotating bezel.
Apple Watch is likely getting a major overhaul for its 10th anniversary
A new band attachment mechanism is being explored, among other changes