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businesstoday.inAI Glasses Shipments Rose More Than 300 Percent in 2025
Global shipments of AI-powered smart glasses reached 8.7 million units in 2025. Market research firm Omdia projects the total could exceed 15 million units in 2026.
cnet.comOura Ring Adds Cuffless Blood Pressure Monitoring Feature
Oura introduced a blood pressure monitoring capability to its smart ring. The feature joins other recent cuffless blood pressure devices entering the consumer health market.
droid-life.comGoogle replaces Fitbit app with Google Health
Google has discontinued the Fitbit app and replaced it with Google Health. The new app includes an AI health coach and reorganizes how users access fitness data.
EngadgetGoogle Releases Fitbit Air Screenless Health Tracker
Google introduced the Fitbit Air, a screenless wearable that tracks activity, sleep and readiness through the new Google Health app. The device competes with Whoop and other wrist-worn trackers that lack displays.
The IndependentGoogle Launches Fitbit Air Screenless Tracker at Lower Price
Google introduced the Fitbit Air, an £85 screen-free fitness band focused on recovery metrics. The device does not require a subscription and pairs with a rebranded Google Health app that includes an AI coach.
EuronewsOura Submits Draft IPO Paperwork to U.S. Regulators
Finnish wearable maker Oura has filed confidential draft registration documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing follows a 2025 funding round that valued the company at roughly $11 billion.
androidheadlines.comGoogle Announces Wear OS 7 Features for Smartwatches
Google detailed Wear OS 7 at its I/O event on May 19, 2026. The update adds Live Updates, new widgets, and AI features to the smartwatch platform.
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WiredGoogle Shows Android XR Smart Glasses From Warby Parker and Gentle Monster
Google displayed early versions of smart glasses developed with Samsung and two eyewear brands at its I/O conference. The devices include audio-only models and versions with built-in displays.
9to5mac.comApple Watch Series 11, SE 3 and Ultra 3 Compared
Apple offers three distinct models of its smartwatch in 2026: the Series 11, SE 3 and Ultra 3. Each model includes different combinations of battery life, health features and display capabilities. The company has introduced watchOS 26 software that adds hypertension notifications…
fortune.comQualcomm CEO Predicts Shift from Smartphones Toward AI Wearables and Autonomous Agents
Cristiano Amon told Fortune that Qualcomm is collaborating with OpenAI, Meta and others on secret wearable devices centered on autonomous agents. The interview at the company’s San Diego headquarters preceded analyst reports on a potential OpenAI smartphone chip. ByteDance’s earl…
androidpolice.comSamsung Releases One UI 8.5 as Galaxy A Series Leads Android Sales
Samsung has begun rolling out One UI 8.5 after a public beta period. The company's Galaxy A series captured all five Android positions in the top ten best-selling smartphones in the first quarter of 2026. A compatibility listing appears to reference an unreleased Galaxy A27 model…
forbes.comOura Ring Update Adds Hormonal Birth Control Tracking and Menopause Symptom Features
The smart ring maker rolled out enhanced Cycle Insights and a new Menopause Impact Scale on May 6, 2026, for Generation 3 and 4 devices. The update improves cycle prediction accuracy and tracks more than 20 contraceptive methods. Oura also announced a partnership with Twentyeight…
droid-life.comGoogle Releases Fitbit Air Band as Fitbit App Ends
Google announced the Fitbit Air, its first new fitness band in three years, alongside the Google Health Coach AI feature. The company will replace the Fitbit app with Google Health on May 19 and is encouraging users to migrate accounts from Fitbit to Google. The move marks the la…
thurrott.comGoogle Announces Screenless Fitbit Air Wearable Ahead of I/O
Google introduced the Fitbit Air, a 12-gram screenless wearable that can be used in a wristband or chest strap. The device centers on the Google Health Coach, a Gemini-powered interface that generates personalized fitness plans. It becomes available on May 26 with three months of…
forbes.comGoogle Releases $99 Screen-Free Fitbit Air Fitness Tracker
The 12-gram fitness tracker is 25 percent smaller than the Fitbit Luxe and offers up to seven days of battery life with 24/7 heart rate monitoring. Google simultaneously rebranded its Fitbit app and Premium service to Google Health on May 7, 2026, and introduced the Gemini-powere…
WiredGoogle Releases Screenless Fitbit Air Fitness Tracker
Google announced its first new Fitbit device in four years, a $99.99 screenless tracker called the Fitbit Air that ships May 26. Preorders include a free second band or store credit. The device works with iOS and Android and offers optional Gemini AI features for a monthly fee.
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theverge.comPrototype Ring Sensors Translate Isolated ASL and ISL Words to Text
A new system uses seven finger ring sensors to convert words from American Sign Language and International Sign Language into text. @ScienceMagazine reported the development, which offers a potential advance in wearable technology for sign language interpretation. The system mark…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewApple Plans Varied Styles, Colors and Camera Design for Upcoming Smart Glasses
Apple is developing smart glasses with different styles, several color options and a unique camera design. The product aims to expand the company's wearable technology lineup. Details emerge from reports on the company's product planning.