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Leaked Images Confirm Google's Fitbit Edge as a Mid-Range Hybrid
technology4 days ago

Leaked Images Confirm Google's Fitbit Edge as a Mid-Range Hybrid

Leaked images confirm the existence of the Fitbit Edge, a new mid-range wearable from Google that bridges the gap between the screenless Fitbit Air and the full-featured Pixel Watch 5. The device features a small oval screen, a sensor array similar to the Air, and limited app support for services like Google Maps and YouTube Music. It is expected to offer seven days of battery life, built-in GPS, and an altimeter, with compatibility for both Android and iOS devices. While no official release date or price has been announced, industry estimates place the cost between $149 and $199, positioning it as a successor to the discontinued Fitbit Charge line. The device is available in multiple color options, including black, green, and orange, with interchangeable bands allowing for further customization. This launch signals a renewed focus by Google on the Fitbit brand after several years of limited product updates, offering consumers a more affordable alternative to the high-priced Pixel Watch 5.

Best Buy Open-Box Pixel Watch 5 Drops to $292, Beating Prime Day Expectations
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Best Buy Open-Box Pixel Watch 5 Drops to $292, Beating Prime Day Expectations

Best Buy is selling the 45mm Pixel Watch 5 in Matte Black for $291.99, a $138 discount off its $430 list price. This open-box deal in 'excellent' condition undercuts the full MSRP found at Amazon and beats recent Prime Day projections. The watch, which launched this summer, offers a marginal hardware upgrade over the Pixel Watch 4, including a faster Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processor and 64GB storage. While the device is praised for its design and battery life, reviewers note it is largely a cosmetic update with minimal feature changes for existing owners.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Add 'In Theater Mode' to Manage New High-Frequency Health Sensors
technology15 days ago

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Add 'In Theater Mode' to Manage New High-Frequency Health Sensors

The new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 introduce a hidden setting called 'In Theater Mode' to address distractions caused by their new high-frequency heart rate sensors. While these watches now measure heart rate every five seconds, the resulting green light can be visible in dark environments. The new setting, found in the Heart settings, reverts measurements to every five minutes when activated. This feature is exclusive to the new models, which also boast improved battery life, faster charging, and a Readiness score. The Ultra 4 offers up to 50 hours of battery life, while the Series 12 starts at $399. Critics note that while the health features are robust, the Ultra 4 still lags behind competitors like Garmin in extreme endurance battery life.

Body fat percentage links to bigger smartwatch calorie-estimation errors
technology17 days ago

Body fat percentage links to bigger smartwatch calorie-estimation errors

A Florida International University study tested four popular smartwatches (Apple Watch Series 8, Garmin Forerunner 955, Samsung Galaxy Watch5, Fitbit Sense 2) against a metabolic analyzer during controlled cycling with 58 adults and found substantial calorie-estimation errors across all devices, increasing with higher body fat percentage (often 50–100% or more). Apple had the smallest systematic bias; Garmin and Samsung overestimated more; Fitbit produced several implausible readings. Skin tone did not significantly affect error. Practical takeaway: treat calorie counts as estimates and rely on trends, heart rate, and other metrics, as wearable accuracy is influenced by body composition and may improve over time.

Titanium Showdown: Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
technology21 days ago

Titanium Showdown: Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

Both premium titanium smartwatches offer rugged durability and extensive health features, but diverge in display brightness, battery life and ecosystem: Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 tops brightness at up to 5,000 nits, runs a Snapdragon Wear Elite chip with 64GB of storage and Google Gemini AI, and targets up to about 60 hours of use with fast charging; Apple Watch Ultra 4 uses the S11 chip with 64GB storage and introduces Readiness and Health tools plus more frequent heart-rate sensing, with up to 50 hours of battery (84 hours in Low Power); safety includes SOS and fall detection on both, while crash detection is currently Apple-exclusive; price starts around $700 for Samsung and $799 for Apple; both watches support apps and optional health/training services rather than mandatory subscriptions.

Apple Watch Ultra 4: AI-Driven Health Upgrades and Longer Battery Life
technology25 days ago

Apple Watch Ultra 4: AI-Driven Health Upgrades and Longer Battery Life

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 refines the Ultra 3 with a longer battery life (up to 50 hours normal, 84 hours in low power, and 45 hours GPS), smarter health tracking via enhanced sensors and readiness metrics, and S11-powered AI features like faster Siri and a live rewind tool. It keeps the rugged design with subtle refinements and suits first-time buyers or Ultra 3 owners who value endurance and deeper health insights, though upgrades may not be essential for satisfied Ultra 3 users.

Apple Watch Series 12 & Ultra 4 Leaks Hint Refined Upgrades, Not a Redesign
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Apple Watch Series 12 & Ultra 4 Leaks Hint Refined Upgrades, Not a Redesign

Leaks suggest the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 will focus on performance and health upgrades with subtle design refinements (possible ceramic casing), a next‑gen processor for faster performance and efficiency, a brighter Ultra 4 display, and new health features like blood pressure notifications (FDA approval pending) and continuous heart-rate monitoring, plus modest battery gains and possible pricing changes ahead of a September 2026 launch.

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Huawei Watch GT 7: A polished daily smartwatch with long battery life

The Huawei Watch GT 7, available in 41 and 46 mm, features sapphire glass, IP69 rating, long battery life, and a broad health-tracking suite. It delivers the full Android feature set (including precise heart-rate monitoring, AI health insights, and calling) but is notably limited on iOS. A well-rounded upgrade over the GT 6 with two-size practicality, though the Pro version adds more health features and the price rises accordingly.

Huawei Watch D3 turns 24/7 blood pressure tracking into everyday wearable tech
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Huawei Watch D3 turns 24/7 blood pressure tracking into everyday wearable tech

Huawei’s Watch D3 brings medically certified 24/7 blood pressure monitoring to everyday wear via a slim inflatable cuff inside the band, adds pre- and post-workout BP checks, and pairs this with a larger 1.92", bright display and smoother crown navigation; available in the UK from Sept. 23 for £399.99, marking a notable step forward in wearable health tech.

Huawei Readies Watch D3 with Enhanced Blood-Pressure Tracking Ahead of Sept. 2 Debut
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Huawei Readies Watch D3 with Enhanced Blood-Pressure Tracking Ahead of Sept. 2 Debut

Huawei showcased the Watch D3 at ESC Congress 2026 with smarter, more accurate blood-pressure monitoring that works pre- and post-exercise, provides exercise-intensity guidance, tracks cardiovascular response, and issues automated reminders during environmental changes; the device is CE MDR certified for single-point checks and ambulatory monitoring, with Health Glance and other features to be fully detailed at the Sept. 2 launch.

Garmin Fenix 9 Series Debuts with Pro Solar, Brighter Display and Longer Battery
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Garmin Fenix 9 Series Debuts with Pro Solar, Brighter Display and Longer Battery

Garmin unveils the Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro (including Pro Solar) with a slimmer, more durable design, brighter displays, an onboard LED flashlight, and upgraded features like Garmin Epic activity grouping, enhanced rowing data, and longer battery life. The Fenix 9 lasts up to 16 days, the Pro up to 18 days, and the Pro Solar up to 34 days. Prices start at $999.99 for the standard Fenix 9 and $1,099.99 for the Pro line (or $1,199.99 for 51mm). All models go on sale August 28, with availability at Garmin and other retailers.

Apple Watch Ultra 4: Slimmer Design, Touch ID and AI Health Upgrades
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Apple Watch Ultra 4: Slimmer Design, Touch ID and AI Health Upgrades

Rumors suggest the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will adopt a slimmer titanium body with rugged durability, possibly add Touch ID, and feature an upgraded health sensor suite with hypertension alerts, a brighter LTPO3 display up to 3,000 nits, extended battery life (about 42 hours standard, 72 hours in low-power mode) and fast charging, all paired with AI-powered enhancements in watchOS 27.