While the Vision Pro represents Apple’s vision for spatial computing, the VR wearable has faced significant concerns regarding its pricing and weight, potentially hindering widespread adoption. Beyond VR headsets, Apple is reportedly planning to produce smart glasses that could be more appealing to mass consumers. New reports suggest how the company intends to power these glasses.
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While many Samsung smartphones already enjoy One UI 7, the company is also expected to bring a major counterpart update to its Galaxy Watch wearables, reportedly arriving as One UI 8 Watch. Potential key features discovered so far include a battery health-boosting tool and several UI enhancements.
Samsung has made significant progress in the tracking features of the Galaxy Watch 7 by introducing a speedier processor that enables a suite of AI-powered tools. The upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 could further advance tracking capabilities by introducing an “Antioxidant Index” feature, which measures beta-carotene consumption using a new skin-scanning technology.
If you’re aiming to get fitter and healthier this year, buying a new smartwatch can be a great way to start. Among the current deals, Samsung’s latest Galaxy Watch 7 has dropped to $199 from $299, saving you $100 (33%). This is a new record-low price for the non-cellular 40 mm case variant of the Galaxy Watch 7.
Meta’s Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are a popular wearable, but they haven’t been entirely free of concerns since their launch, primarily revolving around Meta’s handling of user privacy and data. Now, the company is rolling out a new policy adjustment that will affect how it collects data through these spectacles.
From the moment I slipped the Oura Ring 4 onto my finger, it was clear this wasn’t just another wearable. Widely endorsed by wellness experts and biohackers alike, the Oura Ring has built a reputation as the gold standard in smart rings—and the fourth generation more than lives up to the hype. Even with high expectations, I’ll be honest: it still managed to blow me away. There’s a reason people are willing to pay a premium for this level of innovation.
As spring progresses, it’s an opportune time to focus on improving your wellbeing. To help you track your exercise and recovery, a smartwatch is a great addition to your fitness and health toolkit. Currently, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 with AI features is back to its best price of $219 on Amazon, down from $299, saving you $80 or 27%.
Alongside the Motorola Edge (2025), the company has introduced the Moto Watch Fit smartwatch, which, while offering smartwatch features, leans slightly towards being a fitness tracker. It forgoes Google’s Wear OS in favor of a custom RTOS but boasts a large display and long battery life. The wearable is priced competitively and is scheduled for release in May in select markets.
Smart glasses are no longer a dream of the future. They are now a reality, and they are developing at a rapid pace. This is demonstrated not least by the impressive 210% growth rate in global shipments in 2024, according to the Global Smart Glasses Model Shipments Tracker from Counterpoint Research. The driver of this development? The Ray-Ban Meta has now undergone an extensive update with the Skyler model. For tech-savvy users, the question is no longer whether such wearables are relevant, but how deeply they can be integrated into everyday life.
Although I’ve only tested the Garmin Lily 2, I’m a huge fan of Garmin’s approach in general—especially the wide range of features they offer in their app. Today, Garmin has officially launched the Instinct 3 Tactical Edition, a rugged smartwatch designed for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring something I wish all smartwatches had.