to celebrate the start of the spring season, Garmin is holding a sale on various gadgets and accessories—including a few WIRED-approved smartwatches. Whether you’re a novice runner or a seasoned hiker, we’re confident that at least one of the discounted smartwatches below will make the perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. These deals aren’t … Read more
Not content with launching a phone with a whopping camera system at this year’s Mobile World Congress, Xiaomi has taken the wraps off three new smartwatch, each of which boast deep sports tracking abilities. The Watch S3, Watch 2 and Smart Band 8 Pro are all available to preorder from today in the UK, with … Read more
The FDA has issued a new safety alert for smartwatch enthusiasts relying on their devices to monitor their health and potentially detect common conditions, including diabetes. The government agency warns consumers that they should steer clear of wearable smart devices that claim to detect blood glucose levels without actually penetrating a user’s skin — potentially … Read more
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If you see a smartwatch or smart ring for sale that claims to noninvasively measure your blood glucose levels, don’t believe it. Today, the Food and Drug Administration has issued a safety communication that warns consumers, patients, and healthcare professionals that the agency has “not authorized, cleared, or approved any smartwatch or smart ring that … Read more
The Oukitel BT20 is a big, big watch. Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Oukitel BT20 is available now on Amazon for $49.99.The battery life is stellar and the various points of data are as accurate as watches far more expensive.It’s bulky, wake on raise is a bit janky, and the display isn’t quite as interactive as … Read more
From power banks to smartwatches to classic jeans, these deals may not have a single common theme tying them together, but they’re good. I swear! Scroll on for discounts on our reviewers’ favorite video games, ceramic cups, and other goodies. Be sure to check out our separate story on Prana’s discounted apparel for more savings. … Read more
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Fossil Group has decided to call it quits on smartwatches. The company announced this afternoon that it would leave the smartwatch business and redirect resources to its less-smart goods instead. The company has been one of the most prolific makers of Wear OS smartwatches over the years, and its absence will leave a large gap … Read more
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After a long stretch of slim pickings, the last couple of years have been huge for Android smartwatches. Now there are more good options than ever. But this is still a transitional era. While we’re encouraged by the stronger third-party app options, the market is still fragmented. Wear OS 4 is already here for Samsung’s … Read more
Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo Just Tuesday, we reported on Apple trying to circumvent the import ban by dropping the blood-oxygen monitoring sensor on it. Until the new watches without the sensor were out, the ban was temporarily lifted, allowing Apple to start selling again. CNBC just reported that the Cupertino company has again been … Read more
Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo Apple has finally come up with a workaround for the recent ban on two of its watches: the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Ultra 2. It will ditch the blood oxygen measurement feature on its watches altogether. The M3 MacBook Pro: Made Dark for Halloween The Cupertino giant has … Read more