OnePlus Watch 2 Review: A 3-Day Battery Smartwatch

OnePlus Watch 2 Review: A 3-Day Battery Smartwatch

I will note that OnePlus isn’t the first company to try a novel approach to solving smartwatch battery life. Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro series has long used dual-display technology to conserve battery life, providing similar results to OnePlus. But that watch is bulkier, the software feels clunkier, and the company’s update policy is spotty. Speaking of, …

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Our Favorite Garmin Smartwatches Are on Sale

Our Favorite Garmin Smartwatches Are on Sale

to celebrate the start of the spring season, Garmin is holding a sale on various gadgets and accessories—including a few WIRED-approved smartwatches. Whether you’re a novice runner or a seasoned hiker, we’re confident that at least one of the discounted smartwatches below will make the perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. These deals aren’t …

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Apple Ends Effort to Develop microLED Screens for Smartwatches

Apple Ends Effort to Develop microLED Screens for Smartwatches

Apple reportedly discontinued its in-house project to develop microLED screens for its smartwatches. The project, codenamed T159, was initiated seven years ago and aimed to create brighter and more vibrant visuals using microLED technology. However, the high cost and complexity of the project led to its termination, Bloomberg reported Friday (March 22), citing unnamed sources. …

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Wearables Contactless Payment Evolution Amid Apple EU Case

Wearables Contactless Payment Evolution Amid Apple EU Case

In an age where technology continues to evolve at an exponential pace, the integration of smart devices into consumers’ daily routines has become increasingly prevalent. From smartphones to smartwatches, these devices have not only transformed communication and access to information but have also revolutionized financial transactions.  The widespread adoption of contactless payments, enabled by near-field communication (NFC) technology, …

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Airtel, Noise Debut Smartwatch Enabling Contactless Payments

Airtel, Noise Debut Smartwatch Enabling Contactless Payments

India’s Airtel Payments Bank partnered with smartwatch company Noise to launch a smartwatch that enables users to tap to pay. The Payments Bank Smartwatch enables hassle-free payments, Airtel Payments Bank said in a Tuesday (March 19) post and video on X, formerly known as Twitter. The wait is over!Introducing #ANewWayToPay with #AirtelPaymentsBank Smart Watch in partnership with @gonoiseGet yours now. pic.twitter.com/1EAilqnV50 …

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic vs Galaxy Watch 5 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic vs Galaxy Watch 5 Pro

Samsung’s latest lineup is the Galaxy Watch 6 series, which includes the return of the rotating bezel. For anyone who has been desperately waiting for the popular design feature to return to Samsung’s smartwatch lineup, the 6 Classic is a sight for sore eyes. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro fans might find the company’s backpedaling …

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What I want to see and what we know so far

What I want to see and what we know so far

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority The Wear OS landscape is gaining traction with more names in the field than ever, including Google’s own smartwatch line. We’re only a few months out from the next round of major Wear OS device launches (looking at you, Samsung), and I’m already eager to see what a potential Wear …

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Apple Vision Pro Used by UK Surgeons

Apple Vision Pro Used by UK Surgeons

Apple’s Vision Pro headset has been used in surgery for the first time during a UK operation. Two surgeons used the device at the private hospital Cromwell as a “surgical logistics and organisational tool”, according to spatial computing healthcare firm eXeX. The Vision Pro is available in the US, but Apple has yet to reveal …

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Meta Deletes all Oculus Accounts and Data this Month

Meta Deletes all Oculus Accounts and Data this Month

Following Meta’s move away from Oculus branding and, subsequently, from requiring Facebook accounts during XR device log-ins, the Menlo Park-based firm is removing all Oculus accounts and related data by the end of the month. Meta’s move means that a Quest user who logs into their XR device with an Oculus account will no longer …

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