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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.
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Whoop currently dominates the screen-free wearable market, but its lead is starting to face pressure from emerging competitors. One of the most notable contenders is Polar, with the Finnish company widely expected to launch a consumer-ready screenless tracker. Polar continues to tease its device ahead of the official release, confirming a major advantage over its rival: a subscription-free service.
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Apple has been dealt a legal setback in Germany. A regional court in Frankfurt has ruled that the company can no longer advertise the Apple Watch as a “CO2-neutral product.” The decision follows a complaint by Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH), which accused Apple of greenwashing.
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Two major smart ring brands were hit with a big setback last week. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled that Ultrahuman and RingConn infringed on Oura’s patents. The decision blocks both companies from importing or selling their smart rings in the United States.