Garmin has announced the Venu 3 and Venu 3S GPS smartwatches. These are considerable upgrades to the Venu 2 duo in terms of tracking and smart features but share design with the more capable Venu 2 Plus that we reviewed. The improvements suggest Garmin is also hiking the price sticker of the latest watches, which retails at $449.
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If you plan to upgrade your older Apple Watch or Android smartwatch, now is the right time. Amazon has dropped the Apple Watch Series 8 (review) to a new all-time low regular price of $309. This is $20 cheaper compared to the regularly discounted listing at $329 and just shy of the flash sale price back in July.
Withings announced two new hybrid smartwatches today at the start of IFA 2023. These include the new ScanWatch 2, which sports temperature sensors, and an affordable ScanWatch Light, which lacks the TempTech technology. Withings is also kicking off pre-orders for both smartwatches.
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If you own an Apple or Samsung smartphone, you can easily track your menstrual cycle. But how do the menstrual health approaches of each company differ?
Following the announcement of Nothing’s CMF sub-brand, the first wearable products from the spin-off have surfaced, giving us the first dibs. These budgets devices with solid specs are planned to be launched next month, which consist of a smartwatch, GaN charger, and a pair of noiise cancelling earbuds.
Also read: Nothing Phone (2) review
Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has personally teased significant details about the next generation of standalone VR glasses, the Meta Quest 3. The mixed reality headset won’t be officially unveiled until Meta Connect 2023 at the end of September. Therefore, the unboxing video on Reddit and X (formerly known as Twitter) from an unidentified source is especially surprising, as it discloses some previously unknown details.
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Since Samsung has honed in on its wearable ecosystem, the devices are continually receiving dedicated features. Last year, the predicted ovulation was introduced for cycle tracking on the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro. This addition enhanced Samsung’s Health suite. Here’s how to use menstrual cycle tracking on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Series.
Another player enters the fitness market and probably contributes to fitness trackers gradually becoming superfluous with its now presented boAt Smart Ring. We take a closer look at the range of functions of the extremely intelligent ring, which is a direct competitor to the Ultrahuman, Oura or the expected Samsung Galaxy Smart Ring.
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Since 2015, Apple has offered a cycle tracking feature on the iPhone. However, it was only in 2019 that this feature was introduced to the Apple Watch. With the Watch Series 8 and the Watch Ultra, the company now provides its most comprehensive cycle tracking service. Here’s how you can make the most of cycle tracking and retrospective ovulation estimates on the Apple Watch line-up.
Apple popularized the ability to unlock an iPhone through a nearby Apple Watch. This method is useful if the iPhone’s biometrics are unable to detect your face or fingerprint properly. Google does seem to want to bring a similar feature to Android smartphones and Wear OS-powered smartwatches. This effort could be rolled out soon as suggested by a new finding.