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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Google initially rolled out Wear OS 5.1, based on Android 15, to eligible Pixel Watch models last month. Now, it’s releasing the update again—either the same version or a revised one—alongside the April update. This rollout is intended to bring the latest features and changes to Pixel Watch models that haven’t been updated yet, while also fixing a bug affecting step tracking.
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Forget the nostalgia of Google Glass—Android XR is a whole new beast. Developed in close collaboration with Samsung, Google’s XR platform is designed to be the backbone of next-gen wearables, blending AR, AI, and seamless device integration. Unlike Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, which focus primarily on audio and camera functions, Google is betting on a far more advanced ecosystem.
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The phasing out of Google Assistant has been anticipated since Google announced its transition to Gemini. Now, it appears this shift will also affect Fitbit devices, which run on Fitbit OS. The company has begun notifying users that it is discontinuing Google Assistant support on Fitbit smartwatches and fitness trackers, with Amazon Alexa confirmed as the remaining voice assistant.