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Whoop has earned popularity in the wearable space, mainly for its screen-free fitness devices that offer focused tracking with fewer distractions than smartwatches. Users get detailed health insights directly on their phones. But what if your Whoop data is being shared without your permission?
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If you haven’t picked one of Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 models yet, you might consider buying one right now. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic has plunged to an incredibly low price of $389 at Amazon, which is a notable drop of $160 from the regular price of $549, though the retailer only shows $459.
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Smart rings have now established themselves as serious competitors to classic wearables. They are compact, look stylish, and are particularly suitable for all those who want smart functions but prefer to wear an analog watch. The Imiki Ring 2 fulfills exactly this role – and also offers a feature that has hardly been found in smart rings to date.
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IFA 2025 showcased the rapid evolution of smart glasses. Cameras with 12 to 16 MP, AI features like translation or AR navigation, and battery life of up to five hours now come as standard. However, differences in design, comfort, and detailed functions are there. We checked out four of the most exciting models.
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It is not only smartphones and the internet that parents should monitor. Growing concerns now point to virtual reality platforms, where children may be at risk of sexual harassment and grooming. New claims allege that Meta has suppressed internal safety research showing children being exposed to harm through its VR devices and apps.
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Zepp has announced the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro at this year’s IFA in Berlin. It’s the company’s next-generation rugged smartwatch and an upgraded version of the standard T-Rex 3, which is aimed at serious athletes, including ultramarathoners and trail runners. The T-Rex 3 Pro will launch first in Europe for €399.
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Withings has just announced what it calls the new ScanWatch 2, but in truth, this is not an entirely new generation. The hardware is essentially the same as that of the ScanWatch 2 released in 2023. What has changed is the software. Withings is leaning on updated algorithms, new features like the Vitality Indicator, and deeper use of the existing temperature sensor to expand what the watch can do. The company is also adding a fresh blue/silver 42 mm design option, but the real story here is software, not mechanics.
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Garmin just launched the Fenix 8 Pro series, and this time the adventure watch line is not just about rugged design and multi-sport tracking. The headline is twofold: a brand-new MicroLED display and, for the first time on a Garmin watch, built-in LTE and two-way satellite communication. That means the Fenix 8 Pro can keep you reachable on a trail run without your phone and still send an SOS when you are completely off-grid.
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Screenless fitness trackers are trending, and one of the latest to reach the market is the Polar Loop band. This seems to be a comfortable wearable that tracks activity, sleep, and overall health around the clock without a screen. Unlike many competitors, the Polar Loop is a one-time purchase with no subscription fees.