Samsung's Project Moohan extended reality (XR) headset has appeared on Geekbench, revealing some of its key specifications ahead of its anticipated launch later in 2025. The benchmarking site's listing indicates the Samsung Project Moohan headset will run on Android XR, Google's new operating system specifically designed for XR devices, and will be equipped with 16GB of RAM.
Realme Buds Air 7 Pro TWS earphones were launched in India and select global markets on Tuesday. They are claimed to offer a playback time of up to 48 hours on a single charge, together with the case. The headsets support up to 53dB active noise cancellation (ANC) and up to 45ms low latency mode. The Buds Air 7 Pro come with support for AI features like AI Live Translator, Face to Face Translator, and AI Inquiry.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Core are expected to arrive as successors to the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE. The Galaxy Buds Core TWS earphones were reportedly spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, hinting at an imminent India launch. Official support pages for the headset have reportedly gone live in some regions. A new leak now suggests that the purported earphones, as well as their charging case, will be equipped with larger batteries than the Galaxy Buds FE.
OnePlus Buds 4 will be introduced in China soon. The TWS earphones are expected to launch alongside the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition and Ace 5 Ultra handsets on May 27. The design, colour options and key features of the upcoming headsets have been confirmed ahead of the launch. Some other important specifications and the price details of the earphones have leaked online as well.
WWDC 2025 is on the horizon and while Apple is likely to preview all of the shiny new upgrades coming to the iPhone with iOS 19, other devices in its portfolio may not be too far behind. As per a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to unveil software enhancements for tvOS, watchOS, and VisionOS operating systems for Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro, respectively.
Xiaomi captured the top spot in the Q1 2025 wearable band market, boosted by refreshed Mi Band and Redmi Watch models earlier this year, according to a Canalys report. The company's shipments surged 44 percent YoY, as Apple dropped to second place, and Huawei, Samsung, and Garmin followed. A new study also highlights affordability, long battery life, and health tracking as key smartwatch features for consumers.
Xiaomi launched the Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition in China on Thursday during the company's anniversary launch event. The new wearable, equipped with Xiaomi's in-house XRING T1 chipset, was unveiled alongside the Xiaomi 15s Pro and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra. The Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition arrives a few months after the launch of the standard Watch S4.
Apple is reportedly developing smart glasses that are expected to rival Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses. A Bloomberg report suggests a 2026-end launch for the Cupertino company's smart glasses. Apple's smart glasses are expected to be equipped with cameras, microphones for Siri integration, and a built-in speaker for additional functionalities.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic has been rumoured to get a redesign and now we have the first glimpse of how it could look. Recently surfaced renders reportedly tease a new “squircle” design of the smartwatch similar to the flagship Galaxy Watch Ultra, which replaces the previous circular design. While the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is expected to retain signature elements like a rotating bezel, it may benefit from an additional button which may potentially add more functionality.
iQOO Watch 5 smartwatch and TWS Air 3 wireless earbuds have been launched in China. The new devices were announced alongside the iQOO Neo 10 Pro+ and iQOO Pad 5 on Tuesday. The iQOO Watch 5 has a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, and is advertised to deliver a maximum 22 days of battery life on a single charge. The TWS Air 3 boast 12mm dynamic drivers and have an IP54-rated build.
Google previewed Wear OS 6 at the Google I/O 2025 on Tuesday, introducing a significant visual overhaul with the new Material 3 Expressive design language. The update will bring new colours, animations and buttons to smartwatches. The tech giant has also released the first developer preview of Wear OS 6, based on Android 16.
Google showed off its Android XR Glasses at Tuesday's annual Google I/O Developers Conference in California. Developed through an expanded partnership with Samsung, these AI-powered glasses add Gemini to smart glasses. Google is also working with eyewear brands like Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to design the new smart glasses. They feature a live language translation feature and boast speakers.
Zeb-Silencio 111 headphones have been launched in India. The headset come with a 40mm titanium driver, an adjustable headband and a USB Type-C port. The headphones are claimed to offer up to 55 hours of playback time on a single charge. The Zeb-Silencio 111 are equipped with three preset EQ modes and are also marketed under the name Zeb-Duke 3.
Google I/O 2025 will begin in a few hours, and anticipation is building for new software features across Google's services. Last week's sneak peek at Android 16 and Wear OS 6 suggests that Google will focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and Android XR. Here's how you can watch the Google I/O 2025 keynote livestream.
Acer unveiled the AI TransBuds alongside the Acer FreeSense Ring and e-mobility products, including e-scooters, e-bikes, and accessories at Computex 2025. The TWS earphones are seen with an ear-hook-like design in a black colourway. The AI TransBuds have been teased to support AI-backed live translations in 15 major languages spoken across Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
Acer has unveiled the Acer FreeSense Ring at the Computex 2025 conference in Taipei. Acer's first-ever health-tracking smart ring comes in two different colour options and seven sizes. The Acer FreeSense Ring features a Titanium alloy build and comes equipped with multiple biometric sensors to monitor heart rate, heart rate variability, blood oxygen levels, and sleep patterns.
Urban Genesis smartwatch has been launched in India with a 1.45-inch circular AMOLED display. It was introduced in the country on Thursday and comes with a full-metal body, a stainless steel block strap as well as two functional buttons. The smart wearable is said to track the users' heart, blood pressure, blood oxygen level and sleep patterns.
Amazfit Bip 6 was launched in India on Friday. The smartwatch comes with a 1.97-inch rectangular AMOLED display and a 5 ATM rating for water resistance. It is claimed to offer a battery life of up to 14 days on a single charge with typical usage. In battery saver mode, the smart wearable can last for up to 26 days. It supports Bluetooth calling and offline OSM map-backed navigation.
Garmin Forerunner 970 smartwatch was launched in the US on Thursday alongside the Forerunner 570 variant. They boast circular OLED touch-supported displays and are available in a 47mm size. The Garmin Forerunner 570 model comes in an additional, more compact 42mm option. Both newly-launched watches are equipped with pulse oximeters and skin temperature sensors.
Huawei hosted a launch event in Berlin on Thursday. The company unveiled a host of products on the day, including the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025) and the Freebuds 6 earphones. The tablet comes with a Tandem OLED PaperMatte display and dual-cell 5,050mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging support. The Huawei Freebuds 6, on the other hand, have 11mm dynamic drivers alongside micro-flat tweeters and a claimed 36 hours of total playback time.
Huawei Watch 5 was launched in the UK and select European markets on Thursday alongside the Watch Fit 4 and Watch Fit 4 Pro. The Huawei Watch 5 is available in 42mm and 46mm variants. The smartwatch supports Bluetooth calling and eSIM connectivity. It is accompanied by the Huawei Watch Fit 4 lineup, which is equipped with a 1.82-inch AMOLED display and inbuilt GPS support.
Apple is said to be developing a new feature for Vision Pro to enable easy navigation across the user interface (UI). As per a report by a seasoned journalist, the mixed reality headset may soon let users scroll across all of the menus and built-in apps with their eyes. This functionality is in development in the visionOS 3 update for the Apple Vision Pro and is likely to be previewed at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 next month.
Samsung on Wednesday announced the integration of Gemini, Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, into its lineup of wearables. Samsung Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds 3 series users will soon be able to leverage the AI assistant for setting up reminders, summarising texts, getting weather updates, and other activities that the AI bot previously allowed on phones. With this move, the company expands the presence of AI features across all devices in the Galaxy ecosystem.
Samsung's Galaxy Ring was launched during an Galaxy Unpacked in July 2024 alongside the Galaxy Z 6 series foldable smartphones. Now, the South Korean tech giant has announced a limited edition of its fitness ring alongside the new Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone. The new variant is called "Galaxy Ring Two-Tone Titanium Black", blending elements of the Titanium Black and Titanium Silver styles.
Nothing, the UK-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has announced a strategic partnership with KEF, a high-end British audio product manufacturing company which produces high-fidelity speakers, subwoofers, wireless speakers, and headphones. Nothing further teases the launch of new audio products later this year, which are likely to be tuned by KEF.
Apple released the watchOS 11.5 and macOS 15.5 updates on Monday, introducing minor feature improvements ahead of WWDC 2025. The watchOS update simplifies content purchases on Apple TV when using an Apple Watch. The macOS update brings improvements to the Screen Time feature for improved parental controls.
Ray-Ban Meta Glasses were launched in India on Monday. Developed in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, the smart glasses come equipped with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, open-ear speakers, and microphones which enable users to capture snapshots, listen to music, and have conversations — all on the go. With the integration of Meta AI, the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, users can toggle hands-free music recognition, live translation, and seek responses about their surroundings via voice-based prompts.
Amazfit Bip 6 was introduced in the US a few weeks back. The company has now teased the launch of the smartwatch in India. The Indian variant is tipped to provide slightly longer usage time than the global version. It is expected to arrive in the country with a design similar to that of its global counterpart.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra debuted last year as the company’s flagship new smartwatch sporting a radical new design. The company is now said to implement it across its next generation watch lineup. According to a report, a note in the animation files of the leaked One UI 8 Watch suggests that the purported Galaxy Watch 8 series may ditch the current circular shape and have a “squircle” design instead.
Boat Storm Infinity Plus smartwatch was launched in India on Friday. It comes with a 1.96-inch rectangular display and a functional crown. The smartwatch is claimed to offer up to 20 days of battery life with heavy usage. The company adds that the watch can last for up to 30 days on a single charge with typical usage.
Whoop 5.0 and Whoop MG were launched on Thursday with upgraded sensors and extended battery life. Both devices offer over 14 days of use on a single charge. The Whoop MG, a US FDA-cleared medical-grade health tracker, enables ECG readings and blood pressure insights when worn on the wrist.
Apple is reportedly developing a custom chip to power a pair of smart glasses that could launch within the next two years. According to a Bloomberg report, these glasses are expected to arrive with a camera and microphones, and could function like the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses. The in-house chip is being designed for power efficiency to support the wearable device.
According to a report, Samsung might be planning to bring two new features to the Galaxy Watch that are powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Now Bar and Now Brief,which were introduced with One UI 7 on the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, could make their way to the South Korean tech giant’s smartwatches, enabling users to a personalised briefing containing a wide range of information and insights.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is expected to arrive this year as the successor to the Galaxy Watch 7. As per a report, the purported smartwatch could bring a new feature which tracks the antioxidant levels in your system. Dubbed Antioxidant Index, it may enable you to keep a check on the beta carotene levels with the Galaxy Watch 8 via the Samsung Health app. The measurement will reportedly be done non-intrusively, by placing the finger on the back of the watch.
Meta explored adding facial recognition to its smart glasses, allowing users to identify nearby individuals, according to a report. This opt-in feature raises privacy concerns, as people whose faces would be scanned wouldn't be offered a choice. While current Ray-Ban Meta glasses use an LED to indicate recording, it's unclear if facial recognition would have a similar indicator.
According to a report, One UI 8 will introduce Gemini Actions on not just the Samsung Galaxy Watch but other Wear OS-powered smartwatches too, which may be leveraged to get responses to general queries, summarise emails, and more. The automation and task management capabilities which Gemini supports on smartphones are said to come to smartwatches with Samsung's next iteration of its watch firmware.
Apple is said to have seen a significant decline in the demand for its smartwatches in most regions. As per a market research firm, 2024 was the second consecutive year where Apple Watch shipments declined by a striking margin. One of the most notable areas where shipments fell is North America, the Cupertino-based tech giant’s home turf. This is attributed to the lack of new models, as well as minimal upgrades made to the existing lineup in the last year.
Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones are likely to be unveiled soon. The Sony WH-1000XM5 successor is expected to launch at a higher price point than the existing model. Ahead of anything official, key features of the wireless headset have surfaced online. Previously, the headphones were spotted on the FCC certification site.
Honor Watch 5 Ultra was initially unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in March this year. It supports electrocardiogram (ECG) reading and is said to offer up to 15 days of battery life. It may finally be available for purchase in China. The company has teased the launch of new smartwatches in the country. A design seen in a promotional image suggests one of the new variants could be the Watch 5 Ultra.
Apple’s next-generation Watch SE models might get bigger. There’s new information claiming that they will sport bigger displays and that production for the same has already begun. However, there’s no confirmation whether Apple has chosen to go ahead with using plastic for its chassis yet.
Apple Vision Air will likely arrive in markets soon. A recent report suggested the expected launch timeline of the purported mixed reality headset. It is tipped to be a thinner and lighter counterpart of the existing Apple Vision Pro headset. The rumoured Air-branded AR/VR wearable is expected to be a cheaper alternative to the existing version.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series is rumoured to be in development as the successor to the Galaxy Watch 7 lineup. Ahead of its anticipated debut later this year, it has reportedly been spotted on a certification site that hints towards Samsung bringing back its popular Galaxy Watch Classic model.
Huawei is preparing to unveil the Huawei Watch 5 and Watch Fit 4 Series. Just weeks ahead of the formal reveal, alleged renders, pricing and specifications of the Huawei Watch 5 and Watch Fit 4 have leaked online. Here's everything you need to know about Huawei's upcoming wearables.
CMF Buds 2a, CMF Buds 2 and CMF Buds 2 Plus TWS earphones have been launched in India. They support up to 50dB of active noise cancellation (ANC) and are claimed to offer a total battery life of more than 61 hours, together with their respective cases. The new headsets are compatible with the Nothing X app and support dual-device connectivity.
Google announced last week that it is planning to bring Gemini to devices such as tablets, smartwatches, headphones, and Android-powered in-car infotainment systems. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that it is currently working on replacing Google Assistant with Gemini on mobile devices, and the focus on other form factors will begin after the AI-powered voice assistant has been made available on compatible smartphones.
Apple is reportedly developing smart glasses resembling regular spectacles, according to reports. This follows the company's June 2023 launch of the high-end Apple Vision Pro headset, priced at $3,499 (roughly Rs. 2,98,600). The upcoming wearable is anticipated to be similar to Meta's Project Orion or the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which retail for up to $379 (roughly Rs. 32,000).
Honor Pad GT was launched in China on Wednesday. The tablet comes with a 2.8K LCD screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme Edition chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and a 10,100mAh battery with 66W fast charging support. The Honor Band 10 was unveiled alongside the gaming tablet with a 1.57-inch AMOLED display, 5ATM water resistance rating and up to 14 days of battery life.
Meta Platforms on Wednesday announced several new features for the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses. The live translation feature has been expanded to all the markets in which the smart glasses are available, enabling users to converse in English and select other languages in real time, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). Meta says it will soon introduce the ability to send and receive direct messages (DMs) and video calls through Instagram as well as a feature which lets the glasses see what you’re seeing and have more natural conversations about it.
Amazfit Active 2 was launched in India on Tuesday. The new Amazfit smartwatch has a 1.32-inch AMOLED display and is claimed to deliver up to 10 days of battery life on a single charge. It comes with a BioTracker 6.0 PPG biometric sensor for tracking biometric data and providing feedback to help users track their physical conditions.
Vivo Watch 5 was launched in China on Monday alongside the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Vivo X200s handsets. The smartwatch comes with a 1.43-inch, round AMOLED screen and is claimed to offer up to 22 hours of battery life. It has several AI-backed features and runs on BlueOS 2.0 out-of-the-box. The watch is said to support a 30-second blood pressure risk assessment feature.