wearable technology

Apple’s camera AirPods won’t ship until 2027, Gurman says

Apple's camera-equipped AirPods will not arrive this year despite a leaked demo video that suggested the product might be imminent, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The earbuds, which integrate low-resolution cameras with Apple's Visual Intelligence feature, remain on track for…

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Leaked video in macOS beta reveals Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods

Apple appears to have inadvertently confirmed its long-rumored camera-equipped AirPods through a demo video hidden in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, which landed Monday night. The clip, discovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, shows a man wearing a new…

Google unveils wearable insulin resistance tracking, a first for consumer devices

Google Alphabet Inc. on Wednesday announced Health Guardian, a suite of proactive health features for its Pixel Watch and Fitbit wearables that includes the ability to track insulin resistance trends over time — a first for consumer wearable devices. The…

Google unveils Pixel 11 lineup, Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Tag tracker

Google Alphabet Inc. held its Made by Google 2026 event on Wednesday, unveiling four new Pixel 11 phones, the Pixel Watch 5, and a new Bluetooth tracker called the Pixel Tag — the company's first direct competitor to Apple's AirTag.

FDA clears Samsung Galaxy Buds as over-the-counter hearing aids

Samsung announced Tuesday that its Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid feature has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, allowing compatible earbuds to function as over-the-counter hearing aids for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.

Always-on AI wearables spark privacy warnings as tech giants race to market

A new wave of AI-powered wearable devices that can see, hear, and record is rapidly entering workplaces and public spaces, prompting warnings from privacy experts that the technology is outpacing the frameworks meant to govern it.

Apple debates shipping smart glasses without cameras

Apple is placing privacy at the center of its smart glasses strategy as the company navigates a thicket of consumer concerns and European regulatory scrutiny ahead of a planned unveiling at WWDC 2027, according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark…

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup at London Unpacked event

Samsung Electronics is unveiling its next-generation foldable lineup at Galaxy Unpacked today, July 22, with preorders opening across carriers including Verizon as the company debuts three new foldable phones and updated wearables from its London event.

Samsung previews Galaxy Glasses with Gemini AI at London Unpacked

Samsung used its Galaxy Unpacked event in London on Wednesday to pull back the curtain on its first smart glasses, entering a market long dominated by Meta's Ray-Ban collaboration. The Galaxy Glasses, developed in partnership with fashion eyewear brands Gentle…

Google unveils AI model trained on a trillion minutes of wearable health data

Google Alphabet Inc. Research on Wednesday introduced SensorFM, a foundation model for wearable health that was pretrained on more than one trillion minutes of sensor data from five million people, marking what the company describes as a step toward general-purpose…

Meta patents wearable that tracks emotions all day

Meta has filed a patent for an AI-powered wearable device that would continuously record a user's voice, surroundings, and daily habits to monitor their emotional state over time — a system critics say amounts to ambient emotional surveillance dressed up…

Meta tests AI glasses that record without warning light

Meta has begun testing prototypes of smart glasses equipped with "super sensing" capabilities that can continuously record audio and capture images to build a persistent awareness of a wearer's surroundings, according to a Financial Times report published Tuesday. The development…

Meta sets rate-limit caps on smart glasses conversation feature without subscription

Meta has quietly introduced rate limits on the Conversation Focus feature for its smart glasses, capping free usage at three hours per month and requiring a $19.99 Meta One Premium subscription for expanded access of up to 15 hours monthly.

Leaker says Apple is developing ‘iRing’ smart ring

A brief post on X from Apple hardware tipster Kosutami has reignited speculation that Apple is developing a smart ring, potentially called the "iRing," setting the stage for a new front in the wearable technology market.

Meta launches own-brand AI smart glasses at $299

Meta on Tuesday unveiled its first line of AI-powered smart glasses sold under its own name rather than a partner brand, marking a new chapter in the company's wearables strategy. The collection starts at $299 and is available with prescription…

Apple delays camera AirPods to late 2027 amid AI struggles

Apple is planning a sweeping product launch for late 2027 that will bundle camera-equipped AirPods with a 20th anniversary iPhone and a second-generation foldable device, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. All three products are currently being tested internally with iOS…

Snap unveils $2,195 consumer AR glasses, defying activist pressure

Snap on Tuesday unveiled its first consumer-targeted augmented reality glasses at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California, pricing the standalone device called Specs at $2,195 as the company bets its future on life beyond the smartphone.