Wearables

Amazfit T-Rex Pro smartwatch has been reportedly leaked in a hands-on video on YouTube. Amazfit T-Rex Pro will be a successor to the Amazfit T-Rex that was launched in India in June last year. The hands-on video shows key specifications for the Amazfit T-Rex Pro and it seems to come with four buttons, two on

Indian wearable market grew 144.3 percent year-over-year (YoY) in 2020 making India the only country in the top 20 to have triple digit growth, according to market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC). The company tracks both smartwatches and wristbands, as well as earphones in this category. The data shows that in 2020, Truly Wireless

Razer Anzu Smart Glasses have launched in the US. Razer describes them as open-ear audio glasses that also filter blue light, to reduce eyestrain from computers and other screens. Going by the design though, it looks more like there are small speakers in the temples of the glasses, which offer directional sound aimed at the

Amazfit GTS 2 mini smartwatch has gotten a new Amazon Alexa voice control feature via an OTT update. The Alexa integration enables the user to play music, set an alarm, get weather forecast, traffic updates, and sports scores, and other information in real time via voice commands. The wearable was launched with health and fitness

Oppo Band Style fitness band will be launched in India on March 8, the company has announced. The wearable comes with real-time heart rate, continuous oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring, and breathing quality assessment even during sleep, apart from general fitness tracking, as per the company. It offers 12 workout modes, and the Chinese tech company

Microsoft on Tuesday set the stage for a future in which long-distance coworkers can collaborate as though in the same room, using augmented reality glasses and cloud computing power. The US technology colossus launched Microsoft Mesh platform at its annual Ignite developers conference, which was a streamed event this year due to the pandemic. “One

Apple on Tuesday shared insights from the Apple Hearing Study, ahead of World Hearing Day today. The study shares findings from long-term hearing health data gathered with the participation of thousands of Apple Watch and iPhone users in the US. Insights included how many experience a daily average environmental sound exposure higher than the World

An Australian man whose iPhone X allegedly exploded in his pocket and caused him second-degree burns, is now suing Apple for the incident, which took place in 2019. He claims that he reported the issue to Apple but received no response, according to local media reports. He wanted to get compensated for the injury and

OnePlus 9 series is expected to include three phones this time around – the regular OnePlus 9, the premium OnePlus 9 Pro, and another affordable model that is rumoured to be called OnePlus 9R. A new leak from a known tipster suggests that the company may also introduce OnePlus Watch alongside the OnePlus 9 range,

Michael Kors Access Gen 5E Darci smartwatch can now be purchased in India, the company known for its luxury watches has announced. The smartwatch was launched at CES 2021 in January this year. The wearable is powered by Google Wear OS and offers health- as well as wellness-related tracking, an inbuilt speaker for Bluetooth-enabled calling,

The Amazfit GTS 2 is a new wearable from the Xiaomi-backed company Huami, and is now available in India. The smartwatch offers features such as automatic heart rate monitoring, SpO2 monitoring, 3GB of internal storage for music, built-in GPS, and an AMOLED display. Priced at Rs. 12,999 in India, the Amazfit GTS 2 also has a built-in microphone

Moto Watch, Moto Watch One, and Moto G Smartwatch have surfaced online as the next-generation Motorola smartwatches. The new Moto Watch models could launch later this year. Meanwhile, a couple of images showing the design of the smartwatches have surfaced on Twitter. One of the new models, the Moto Watch, appears to come in a square-shaped

Apple spring event 2021 could be just around the corner. Historically, the Cupertino-based tech giant holds special events in March to announce something new. Apple hasn’t officially revealed anything about its spring event 2021 yet, but it is rumoured to bring upgrades to iPad Pro, AirPods, and Apple TV this time. The company is also

Google is reportedly working on fixing “Hey Google” voice command activation for Wear OS. Smartwatch users running Wear OS have been complaining about the “Hey Google” command not working for them for quite some time now, but there seemed to be no fix in sight. Now, Google has reportedly admitted it is aware of the

Realme Watch 2 Pro has been reportedly spotted in a Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) listing, suggesting it is a step closer to launch. The smartwatch, and its vanilla variant, will be the successors to the Realme Watch that was launched in May last year. Realme Watch 2 Pro has been previously spotted in a US

Garmin Enduro has been unveiled with a solar charging lens that is touted to extend its battery life by up to 65 days. The new multisport smartwatch also includes customisable power management modes. For fitness tracking and training, Garmin Enduro comes with GPS support and offers a list of features, including VO2 Max for tracking

Apple has released watchOS 7.3.1 to help fix the issue that prevents Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch SE from charging once they enter the battery-saving Power Reserve mode. For users who are currently experiencing the problem and are not able to install the update on their Apple Watch, the Cupertino company is offering

Facebook is working on a smartwatch that could allow users to send messages through its services, including WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger, and offer health and fitness features, according to a report. It says that the smartwatch could go on sale next year, but Facebook has not shared any information on it yet. The smartwatch from

Valentine’s Day 2021 is just around the corner and while traditional gifts like cards and flowers are the norm, you could try a different route this time around to make your partner feel special. Gadgets make for great gifting options. We have compiled a list of great gadgets that you may gift your loved one

Noise Colorfit Pro 3 smartwatch with blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring and 14 sports modes has been launched in India. The smartwatch features a 1.55-inch HD TruView display and is claimed to have a battery life of up to 10 days. It has multiple customisable straps and watch faces. Besides blood oxygen saturation monitoring, the

Apple has partnered with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to develop ultra-advanced display technology in Taiwan, Nikkei Asia reported on Wednesday. The iPhone maker plans to ultimately use these micro-OLED displays in its upcoming augmented reality devices, the report said, citing sources. Apple is collaborating with TSMC, the sole supplier of iPhone processors, as micro-OLED displays

Valentine’s Day 2021 is almost here and you might have already started fretting over finding the best gift for your special one. Gadgets make for great Valentine’s Day gifts that can be both memorable and useful — certainly more than red roses and chocolates — that your loved ones will be able to cherish for

Titan has launched three new smartwatches in India under its new fitness gear brand, TraQ. The lineup comprises Titan TraQ Lite, Titan TraQ Cardio, and Titan TraQ Triathlon. They boast of features such as inbuilt GPS, heart-rate monitoring, bright colour options, and more. TraQ is aimed at Indian consumers, especially sports enthusiasts, and was conceptualised

Apple’s anticipated mixed-reality headset will come with a price tag of around $3,000 (roughly Rs. 2,19,000), according to a report. The headset, speculated to have a combination of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), is expected to feature ultra-high-resolution 8K displays and swappable headbands. A render suggesting a late-stage prototype of the Apple headset

Apple Watch has been reported to have saved lives in the past. Now, another instance has been shared by Apple on how it managed to alert a 58-year-old former athlete Bob March in time. Apple Watch’s accurate heart rate readings helped alert March of his arrhythmia and promptly schedule a doctor’s appointment. A visit to

Galaxy Watch 3 smartwatch has received a firmware update that brings SmartThings Find feature which helps users find misplaced devices. The feature was previously available on Samsung smartphones, and now its support has been extended to the wearable offered by the South Korean tech giant. The update also brings improved Samsung Health Function, and group-walking

Realme Watch 2 Pro has received FCC certification. The listing indicates that the Realme Watch 2 Pro will be launched soon, likely along with the Realme Watch 2, which also received the same certification recently. Realme Watch 2 Pro appeared on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification website, sporting the model number RMA2006 and

Facebook Messenger is coming to Oculus Quest headsets this week, the company has announced. Users who have logged into Oculus Quest and Quest 2 using their Facebook accounts can use Messenger to chat with their friends even if the person on the other side does not have a Virtual Reality (VR) headset. You can type

Fossil Gen 5E has been launched in India after making its debut in the US in October 2020. The Gen 5E is a toned-down version of the Fossil Gen 5 that launched in India in November 2019. The smartwatch features an AMOLED display and is powered by the now older Qualcomm Snapdragon 3100 SoC. It

Apple is making it easier for users to unlock their iPhone handsets via Face ID while wearing a mask. The change has debuted via the iOS 14.5 developer beta. The feature, however, requires an Apple Watch that can quickly unlock the connected iPhone even when the user is wearing a mask. It is unlike the