Wearables

Apple Watch has reportedly received a patent for colour-changing watch bands. The colour of the watch band could be adjusted through an app, the report states. Apple is said to be working on making the Watch band change colour by itself based on the wearer’s outfit. The colour-changing feature could also be used to send

Global smartwatch shipments reportedly increased by 12 percent year-on-year (YoY) in 2022. The smartwatch market saw strong YoY growth in the first three quarters of the year, according to a survey conducted by Counterpoint Research. While Apple topped the global smartwatch shipments in 2022 with a 34.1 percent share of the pie, Samsung and Huawei

The Biden Administration will not overrule a US International Trade Commission decision that could block imports of Apple Watches for infringing AliveCor patents related to heart monitoring, the office of the US Trade Representative said Tuesday. An AliveCor spokesperson also said it had been informed there would be no veto of the ruling. Any ITC

NoiseFit Crew, the latest smartwatch from Indian electronics brand Noise, has been launched in India, priced at Rs. 1,499. The new smartwatch features Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and Bluetooth calling functionality, and has a round 1.38-inch screen. Among the company’s most affordable smartwatches right now, the NoiseFit Crew is positioned as an entry-level smartwatch with basic

Fire-Boltt Blizzard smartwatch has been unveiled in India at an introductory price of Rs. 3,499. The smartwatch sports a 1.28-inch HD display and features a stainless-steel body with a bezel made of high-technology ceramic. The Fire-Boltt Blizzard smartwatch comes with support for Bluetooth calling, and offers several smart health trackers including heart rate monitors and

Xiaomi is scheduled to host a launch event at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023, which begins on February 27. The Chinese tech giant will unveil the Xiaomi 13 for the global market at this event. It may also announce its premium smartwatch for the global market, the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro, which has already

OnePlus launched its latest pair of earbuds OnePlus Buds Pro 2R alongside its flagship OnePlus 11 smartphone series on February 7. The new true wireless earbuds from the company are the budget offering alongside the more premium OnePlus Buds Pro 2, and hence lack some of the high-end features like wireless charging. While the features,

Ptron, the homegrown company has launched Ptron, the homegrown company has launched Bassbuds Zen at just Rs. 999. The new truly wireless (TWS) earbuds from the company are said to offer up to 50 hours of total playback time and come with 10mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5.3, and more. They also feature low-latency audio, touch

Huawei Watch Buds have been launched in the United Kingdom. This includes a smartwatch that stores a pair of true-wireless stereo (TWS) earphones under the dial. The earbuds are stored under a pop-cover and have a magnetic attachment system for easy storage. The smartwatch also has a 3D curved glass exterior and a leather strap.

Fire-Boltt has extended its smartwatch series with the latest Quantum smartwatch. The smartwatch was launched in India on Monday and comes with an HD display that offers 240×240 pixels resolution and more. The latest smartwatch from the company features a 1.28-inch display and supports Bluetooth calling. The Fire-Boltt Quantum also has several health monitors including

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it will not appeal its loss in federal court in its fight to stop Meta Platforms from buying VR content maker Within Unlimited, but could still pursue the case with an internal FTC administrative law judge. Judge Edward Davila of the US District Court for the Northern District

Apple reportedly received a patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a smartwatch with a built-in camera and a band system that would allow users to take pictures from the camera quickly. The patent is said to be named “Apple Watch with a Release Mechanism” and bears patent number US-11571048-B1. This technology

Ptron, the homegrown company has launched its latest pair of earbuds in the affordable segment. Dubbed Ptron Basspods Flare, the new truly wireless (TWS) earbuds from the company offer up to 35 hours of total playback time, 13mm dynamic drivers, a 40ms low-latency Gaming Mode, and more. They also support Bluetooth version 5.3. The Basspods

Garmin’s Instinct Crossover Solar hybrid smartwatch is an update to its Instinct 2S Solar, which was launched in India last year. While the Instinct 2S Solar was launched as a multi-sport smartwatch with a rugged design, the Instinct Crossover Solar adds several updates. The visual updates include analogue hands for timekeeping, and a solar panel which can be

OnePlus launched its latest pair of earbuds alongside OnePlus Ace 2 on February 7, 2023. Dubbed OnePlus Buds Ace, the new truly wireless (TWS) earbuds from the company with up to 36 hours of battery life, ANC noise reduction, a 12.4mm dynamic audio driver, a dedicated dynamic bass system and more. It comes with the

Apple Watch Series 8 did not bring any notable cosmetic improvements or any major hardware upgrades over the Series 7 that it was meant to replace. All of the bigger upgrades were reserved for the more expensive Apple Watch Ultra, which not only packed a larger display, but better battery life along with proper water

Fire-Boltt Dagger smartwatch was launched in India on Monday with a 1.43-inch (326×326 pixels) LCD display and Bluetooth calling support. The Fire-Boltt Dagger smartwatch comes with support for always-on display as well as several health tracking including heart rate monitor and blood oxygen level sensors. The smartwatch also features an IP68 rating for water and

Google’s Pixel Watch is receiving its third over-the-air (OTA) update. The tech giant has announced that it is rolling out the February 2023 update for watches running on Wear OS 3.5. This is the third monthly update in a row for the Pixel Watch. The first update to the wearable from Google was rolled out

Amazfit is reportedly working on a GTR Mini, a year it launched GTR 4. The company also released a GTS 4 and a GTS 4 Mini in its GTS series of smartwatches in 2022, in which the Mini version came with a 1.65-inch AMOLED display and an aluminium alloy middle frame with support for Bluetooth

Samsung launched its flagship smartphone lineup, the Galaxy S23 series, and the Galaxy Book 3 series of laptops at a Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event that took place in Barcelona on Wednesday. At the event, the South Korean conglomerate also revealed that the company was collaborating with Google and Qualcomm to develop a new extended reality

Oppo Enco Air 3 earbuds have been launched by the company on February 3, alongside the Oppo Reno 8T 5G. The wearables have arrived as the successor to the Oppo Enco Air 2, which was launched last year and packs significant upgrades. It features IP54-rated dust and water-resistant and offers up to 25 hours of

Dizo Watch D2 was launched in India on Thursday. The latest budget-friendly smartwatch from the company sports a 1.91-inch display offering 500 nits of peak brightness. It also offers support placing calls from the watch and is claimed to offer ambient noise cancellation. It comes with smart health monitoring features via heart rate and blood

Garmin has launched the Vivomove Trend smartwatch with smart features like wireless charging, up to 5 days of battery life, Qi compatibility, contactless payment, smart health monitors, and activity trackers. Priced at $299 (roughly RS. 24,000), the watch comes with a stainless steel bezel, domed glass, and a silicone band. It is available in several

Redmi launched the Smart Band 2 in China in December 2022, with an ultra-thin body of 9.99mm and a 1.47-inch, which is claimed to be 76 percent larger than the earlier generation of Smart Bands. Previous iterations include the 2020 version of the Redmi Smart Band and the 2021 version of the Redmi Smart Band

NoiseFit Force rugged smartwatch was launched in India by the company. The latest smartwatch from the Indian wearable manufacturer sports a 1.32-inch (360×360 pixels) display, with support for Bluetooth calling. The NoiseFit Force smartwatch offers support for Bluetooth calling and is equipped with heart rate and blood oxygen level sensors, a sleep tracker, and a

Noise Buds Combat true wireless earphones have been launched in India, priced at Rs. 1,499. The new affordable TWS headset from the Indian brand Noise comes with a Quad Mic ENC. It is available in three colour shades – Stealth Black, Covert White, and Shadow Grey. The Noise Buds Combat is available for purchase from

Metaverse technology is seeing a strong early pickup, although at-scale adoption is likely to be 8-10 years away, according to a report by the industry association NASSCOM. Metaverse has many interpretations. However, with growing consensus about the key characteristics of this technology, Metaverse refers to a persistent and immersive virtual world experience with digital-physical fusion

Apple has long been rumoured to be working on its own mixed reality headset to rival the likes of HTC Vive, Meta Quest, and the Valve Index. While any official confirmation from the Cupertino, California-based tech giant is missing, we now have a bit more information. The Apple headset is reportedly coming sooner than you

Garmin Instinct Crossover series of rugged multisport smartwatches launched in India on Friday. These include the Garmin Instinct Crossover Solar, which is claimed to provide a battery life of up to 70 days, as it offers support for solar charging. The company has also launched a normal Garmin Instinct Crossover model, which is said to

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2023 has gone live, bringing great deals on mobiles, TVs, wearables, and all kinds of products. This is the first sale of the year from Amazon and will last until this Friday. During this period, SBI card holders will be able to avail 10 percent instant discount (up to Rs.