Tag Archives: wearables

Best Fitbits to Buy Right Now

Fitbit has a whole ecosystem of helpful trackers and wearables that help you keep track of your activity and health as you work towards your fitness goals. But with tons of different Fitbit models to choose from, it can be challenging to know which is going to work best for you. But fear not, CNET …

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Best Apple Watch Deals: Series 8 Models Available Now, Save Up to $129 on a Series 7

With the introduction of the Apple Watch Series 8 and updated Apple Watch SE along with the high-end Apple Watch Ultra at Apple’s fall product event last week, you suddenly have a wealth of new wearable options. The new Series 8 and Watch SE models are available for purchase now, with the Apple Watch Ultra to follow next week on Sept. 23. The …

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Fitbit’s AFib Detection Feature to Start Rolling Out

Google announced earlier this month that its Fitbit was granted clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for its atrial fibrillation detection algorithm. Now, Fitbit owners should be on the lookout for the new feature.  In the coming weeks, the algorithm will be rolling out across nine Fitbit devices, Google confirmed. Charge 5, Versa 3, Sense, Versa 2, Charge …

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9 Great Reads From CNET This Week: Mojo Lens, T

In the new movie The Batman, the caped crusader has high-tech contact lenses embedded with computer circuitry. Easy enough for Hollywood to fake something like that. But it may not be as far-fetched as you think. A company called Mojo Vision is working on a prototype contact lens that’s flexing some pretty impressive powers. CNET’s Scott Stein got to try …

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Shop Amazing Deals on Dozens of Amazfit Smartwatches

The days are getting longer and Spring is just around the corner, which means its a great time to get a jump on your fitness routine. Whether its running, lifting, biking or swimming, a smartwatch or fitness tracker is a simple and convenient way to make sure you’re getting the most out of your workouts. And you don’t need to …

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The race to build AR glasses is heating up, and Samsung is surprisingly quiet

It’s only January, but 2022 is already shaping up to be a big year for augmented and virtual reality. It was one of the most prevalent themes at CES, which featured AR and VR announcements from Sony, Microsoft and Qualcomm (among others). Apple is also rumored to finally make its anticipated move into the smart headset space this or next …

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The AR, VR future coming in 2022: What we learned from CES

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. At a show that often felt like it barely existed (and that I didn’t attend in person), it’s hard to figure out what CES 2022 really says about the year ahead. However, one trend that started accelerating in 2021 is already …

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Ditch the smart glasses. Mojo Vision’s smart contact lenses want to track your fitness

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. It’s been two years since I held a tiny contact lens with a display in it up to my eye. Mojo Vision’s tech, which is still aiming toward a self-contained and Food and Drug Administration-approved testable prototype, promises a HUD you …

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TCL’s new TV glasses at CES 2022 are actually kind of stylish

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. If you’d rather wear your TV on your face than put it in your living room, TCL might have just what you need at CES 2022. On Tuesday the company revealed its next pair of TV glasses, which refines last year’s …

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Qualcomm and Microsoft are partnering on chips for future AR glasses

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 AR headset already uses Qualcomm chips. Its future AR glasses will, too. Qualcomm and Microsoft on Tuesday announced a partnership at this year’s CES 2022 conference, pointing toward new custom chips for future AR glasses. Future products using …

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