The Verizon GizmoWatch puts a quick-communication device on your kid’s wrist
Verizon is taking another shot at building a smartwatch for kids. The company announced the new Verizon GizmoWatch -- a smartwatch specifically designed for kids. The device boasts 4G connectivity, a simple interface, and helps parents keep track of their kids at all times.
LG Watch W7: Everything you need to know
LG has officially announced its new hybrid smartwatch, the LG Watch W7. For $450, the new device combines mechanical watch hands with a touchscreen display. While it's powered by Qualcomm's 2100 chipset, it does come with Google's new Wear OS. Here's everything you need to know about the smartwatch.
Citizen-Fossil mash-up could make waves in the hybrid smartwatch market
Citizen and the Fossil Group will work together to create new hybrid smartwatches, with the Japanese watch brand utilizing Fossil's technology in its own movements and watches. The company says its serious about the endeavor, but has yet to reveal when the first models will be released.
Armani Exchange’s smartwatch is for those who want their tech to be dapper
Armani is back with another Google Wear OS touchscreen smartwatch, and this time it's from the Armani Exchange division, making it stylish, modern, and affordable. There's plenty of tech inside too, including a heart rate sensor, GPS, and NFC. This leaves you with one decision: Which style do you like most?
How beneficial is ECG in the new Apple Watch? We asked an expert
The idea that the new Apple Watch Series 4 might be able to save lives with its ECG and heart-tracking functionality is very exciting. We spoke to a leading cardiac electrophysiologist and makers of another ECG device to find out how it works and what it might mean for wearers.
Diesel’s neon-soaked On Full Guard 2.5 is a Vegas marquee on your wrist
Diesel has launched its second touchscreen smartwatch with Wear OS. It's called the On Full Guard 2.5, and no, you didn't miss version 2.0. Diesel feels the advances made in tech and design warrant the substantial version jump. We spoke to Diesel to find out more about the changes.
The Galaxy Watch will make you a better person
The new Samsung Galaxy Watch pushes the edge of the wearable envelope: This smartwatch aims to improve not just your fitness but your overall wellness. But how? In an exclusive interview, Alanna Cotton, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Samsung reveals just what that means.
Fossil’s sexy smartwatches let you watch your heart skip a beat
Fossil has announced two new smartwatches that cure a pain point of older models, by including a heart rate sensor, NFC, GPS, and water resistance. The Q Explorist HR is for larger wrists, while the Q Venture HR is for smaller ones. Here's everything you need to know about Fossil's stylish new wearables.
Rebble is exactly what you need if you want to bring your Pebble back to life
Want to bring your Pebble smartwatch back from the dead, after the June 30 official service shutdown? Of course you do, and Rebble is here to help. An unofficial alternative to the now-dead Pebble service, it will help reinstate many of the best features you love about the Pebble watch, even after official support ended.
Techy and trendy? That’s the new Emporio Armani Connected smartwatch
Emporio Armani is back with a new smartwatch, and it has the tech to match the trendy style of the watch itself. The 2018 EA Connected smartwatch has features to rival the Apple Watch and other sporty smartwatches, with a style that's reminiscent of Armani's watches. Here's what you need to know.
iBeat Heart Watch detects when you go into cardiac arrest, is now available
While many wearables and health trackers on the market are capable of tracking heart rate, devices that can detect when there's an emergency are extremely rare. With the iBeat Heart Watch, users can wear it to not only monitor for cardiac emergencies but to alert first responders when there's something wrong.
Qualcomm’s newest smartwatch chips are made just for kids
Love it or hate it, technology is going to be a huge part of children's lives from now on. Qualcomm is launching itself head-first into that future with the release of a series of smartwatch chips meant exclusively for children's smartwatches, aimed at educating and protecting the next generation.
After 70 years, a working Dick Tracy two-way watch radio is finally available
Created by brothers Nick and Charlie Mathis, the Dick Tracy Watch not only looks like the timepiece featured in the comics -- it actually works, too. That’s thanks to an integrated Bluetooth module, microphone and speaker, allowing you to make and receive calls from a paired smartphone.
Smarten up your old-fashioned watch with the Montblanc Twin Smart Strap
There's a whole galaxy of smartwatches out there, but sometimes you're just too attached to the normal watch on your wrist to give it up. You'll soon be able to add some smart functionality like NRC payments, notifications, and step tracking to your watch, thanks to the Montblanc Twin Smart Strap.
There’s a Wear OS alternative called AsteroidOS that you can install now
Starting to get a little tired of playing with the same software on your smartwatch? It turns out that you have another option - an open source one, Linux-based smartwatch OS called AsteroidOS has just launched for a selection of watches and Android phones. Here's what you need to know about AsteroidOS.
Smart bike helmet maker Coros’ GPS fitness watch promises 30 days of battery life
Smart bike helmet manufacturer Coros has expanded its lineup of wearable devices by introducing the new Pace smart GPS multisport fitness watch, which includes built-in heart rate monitor, smartphone integration, durable design, and a 30-day battery life, making it one of the most efficient smartwatches available.
LG Watch Timepiece: Everything we know so far
LG may be working on a new smartwatch that takes hybrid watches to the next level, by combining a touchscreen with a set of analog watch hands. We don't know what it will look like yet, but a set of specs have been leaked. Here's what you need to know about the LG Watch Timepiece.
Tiny injectable chip could be used for long-term alcohol monitoring
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a tiny ultra-low power biosensor that’s designed to be injected into the body for continuous alcohol monitoring. It could be used for long-term monitoring of patients in substance abuse treatment programs.
Wearables were scarce at Mobile World Congress, but a few piqued our interest
Even though our options for wearables looked bleak at Mobile World Congress, we did find a few that stood out among the noise.
The SweetzPot Flow is the fitness device that encourages you to just breathe
The SweetzPot Flow is a new wearable that puts an emphasis on breathing as well has heart rate, offering a better sense of all-around fitness.
Suunto 3 Fitness smartwatch is like having a personal trainer always with you
Your personal trainer can now live on your wrist, provided that your personal trainer takes the form of the new Suunto 3 Fitness.
Amazfit promises 45 days of battery life from its $99 smartwatch
The Amazfit Bip is a new, lightweight smartwatch that offers up to 45 days of battery life and costs just $99.
Nixon’s all-action Mission SS smartwatch slips into something less casual
Nixon has released three new versions of its Mission Android Wear smartwatch, changing the silicone strap from the first model for a classier, and dressier, metal link band.
MyKronoz ZeTime review
MyKronoz’ watch blends a digital display with analog hands. It works as advertised, but our ZeTime Hybrid Smartwatch review finds the experience middling.
Tag Heuer shrinks the size and price tag for its new Android Wear smartwatch
Tag Heuer has released the Connected Modular 41, a slightly smaller version of its Connected Modular 45 Android Wear smartwatch.
Frederique Constant could be the next classic watchmaker to launch a smartwatch
Lots of classic watchmakers have been entering the smartwatch game, and it looks like another watchmaker could be considering it -- Frederique Constant.
Ressence’s snazzy concept watch pairs with your phone for accurate timing
Ressence has unveiled a new concept smartwatch that Nest founder Tony Fadell helped design, and that connects to your phone.
Shell is an unusual mash-up of smartwatch and smartphone
What happens when you cross a smartphone with a smartwatch? Something like Shell, a device which promises to combine both gadgets into one.
Kate Spade’s smartwatch for women shuns tired old ‘shrink it and pink it’ style
Lifestyle brand Kate Spade has launched its first Android Wear smartwatch, the Kate Spade Scallop, at CES 2018.
Garmin’s Forerunner 645 Music lets runners listen to tunes, no phone required
Go for a run and leave your phone, cash, and credit cards at home with Garmin's Forerunner 645 Music, which boasts extensive music storage.
Child-friendly wearable smartphone gives parents a direct line to their kids
MyFirst Fone is a 3G smartphone, worn like a watch, that kids won't easily lose. And that's not its only advantage.
Misfit Command hybrid watch looks like a classic, but acts like a smartwatch
Misfit has launched a new device in its hybrid watch lineup -- the Misfit Command. The device has a yearlong battery life.
Germany bans sales of children’s smartwatches due to eavesdropping fears
German regulators banned the sale of children's smartwatches today, calling them "unauthorized listening devices."
Talk to Siri, Alexa, or Assistant on your wrist with the Martian mVoice G2
With the launch of the mVoice G2, Martian says that it has created a unique hybrid smartwatch that boasts voice assistant capabilities.