Tag: Wearable Tech
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Even G2 Smart Glasses: Holistic AR Wearables Unveiled
Introduction: A New Chapter for AR Glasses In a crowded market for wearable technology, Even Realities is positioning itself with a distinctive approach. The company has introduced the Even G2, the second generation of its smart glasses, boasting a multi-layer display engine and a philosophy centered on holistic AR experiences. Eschewing built-in cameras and speakers,…
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Even Realities Unveils the G2: A Camera-Free, Speaker-Less Smart Glasses With a Multi-Layer Display Engine
Introduction: A New Era for Holistic Smart Glasses In a crowded field of smart glasses, Even Realities is aiming to stand out with the G2, the second addition to its lineup. The company emphasizes a holistic approach to augmented reality, delivering an experience that prioritizes visuals and context over sensing and capture. The standout feature…
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Apple Reconsiders Fitness+ Strategy Under Sumbul Desai
Apple Reconsiders Fitness+ Strategy as leadership shifts Apple is reevaluating the future of its subscription-based fitness platform, Fitness+. The move comes as Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman highlighted that health head Sumbul Desai has taken over leadership of the division and will report to a senior member of Apple’s Services leadership team. The change signals a…
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When Fitness Trackers Miss the Mark: Are Your Efforts Truly Rewarded?
Understanding the Disconnect Between Effort and Rewards Fitness trackers promise to quantify our hard work — sleep quality, steps, workouts, and recovery. Yet many wearers, like Locky Warner, find that the rewards the device assigns don’t always align with the effort they put in. Warner, a 35-year-old civil engineer who uses his Garmin watch to…
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Fairphone Lands in the US and WhatsApp Arrives on Apple Watch: Gear News of the Week
Fairphone expands to the United States, starting with a new chapter in repairability The Netherlands-based Fairphone is making a long-awaited move into the United States, signaling a broader push to bring its independently repairable philosophy to more markets. While the company has long celebrated its 10/10 iFixit repairability score for its modular, serviceable devices, this…
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Nike Unveils First Neuroscience-Based Footwear: A New Era for Smart Comfort
Nike Introduces Its First Neuroscience-Based Footwear Nike has announced a bold step into science-driven design with the launch of its first neuroscience-based footwear. The new line integrates insights from neuroscience with advanced materials and biomechanics to optimize how athletes interact with their shoes. This marks a notable shift for a brand known for performance-driven innovations…
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A New Anti-Meta Era: Even Realities’ Privacy-First Smart Glasses Headed Your Way
Privacy at the Forefront: A New Chapter for Smart Glasses The wearable tech landscape is buzzing as Even Realities edges closer to launching a new pair of smart glasses that aims to change how we experience augmented reality and surveillance. Known for the G1 model, the company has earned a reputation among privacy-conscious users who…
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Fitbit Still Shines in the Smartwatch Era: A Look Beyond the Apple Watch SE 3
Introduction: A crowded landscape, but Fitbit still has a place When people think of smartwatches, the image often starts with premium wearables from big-name brands. Yet Fitbit’s recent moves—new devices teased for next year, a refreshed Fitbit app, and an AI-powered health coach for Premium users—suggest the brand remains a meaningful option even as the…
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Meta’s WhatsApp Overhaul for Apple Watch Brings Real Wearable Messaging
Introduction: A Fresh WhatsApp Experience on the Apple Watch Meta has rolled out a comprehensive overhaul of WhatsApp for Apple Watch, delivering what the company calls a fully featured wearable experience. The first official WhatsApp app built for the watch promises to bring more than just mirror notifications by offering practical tools designed for quick,…
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Apple Watch App, Brings Messages and Calls to Your Wrist
Overview WhatsApp has announced a long-awaited expansion to its messaging ecosystem: an official Apple Watch companion app. The move brings core WhatsApp features directly to the wearer’s wrist, letting users receive call notifications, read full messages, and record and send voice messages without pulling out a phone. As the messaging landscape becomes increasingly wearable-friendly, WhatsApp…