This ring watch squeezes in heart rate, sleep, and fitness tracking
This ring watch squeezes in heart rate, sleep, and fitness tracking At $50, the Rogbid Fusion is cheaper than other less functional ring watches. | Image: Rogbig It’s not a household name, but Rogbid has been churning out budget-friendly smart wearables for around a decade. Its latest creation capitalizes on the recent trend of functional […]
Snap is turning its smart glasses team into its own company
Snap is turning its smart glasses team into its own company A consumer version of Specs (unlike the developer preview pictured here) are still expected to get a public launch sometime this year. Snap is launching a separate business for its upcoming Specs augmented reality glasses in a bid to lure new investors to the […]
Strava and Komoot finally bring offline maps to Apple Watch
Strava and Komoot finally bring offline maps to Apple Watch Komoot offers more features to all users for free, including turn-by-turn navigation. | Image: Komoot Strava and Komoot – two of the most popular apps for cyclists, hikers, and runners – are each bringing offline maps to the Apple Watch, ending a major source of […]
Apple is reportedly working on an AirTag-sized AI wearable
Apple is reportedly working on an AirTag-sized AI wearable Apple is working on an AI-powered wearable pin with cameras and microphones designed to pick up a user’s surroundings, according to a report from The Information. The rumored device is reportedly the size of an AirTag, with “thin, flat, circular” housing made from aluminium and glass. […]
Natural Cycles launches wristband to replace thermometers for its FDA-cleared birth control app
Natural Cycles launches wristband to replace thermometers for its FDA-cleared birth control app Natural Cycles, the company behind a controversial FDA-cleared birth control app, is replacing its thermometer with a wristband that measures skin temperature, heart rate, and movement during sleep. The newly-launched wristband costs $129.99 and syncs with the Natural Cycles app, which uses […]
The Verge Awards at CES 2026
The Verge Awards at CES 2026 Every January, the world of consumer electronics heads to Las Vegas to spend the first full week of the year in the desert presenting, prodding, and gawking at all the new gadgets and gear debuting at CES. The show has once again delivered an avalanche of products, both innovative […]
Amazfit’s stylish budget tracker is nearly matching its best price to date
Amazfit's stylish budget tracker is nearly matching its best price to date The Amazfit Active 2 is a solid fitness tracker that could easily be mistaken for a smartwatch. | Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Amazfit might not have the name recognition of a company like Garmin or Fitbit, but its wearables consistently […]
L’Oréal’s new LED face masks address all my issues with this category
L'Oréal's new LED face masks address all my issues with this category I hate when friends and family ask me which LED face mask to buy. That’s because LED face masks are another prime example of the wild wellness west. There’s compelling science behind using red and infrared light therapy to address skin concerns, particularly […]
Motorola’s first smartwatch promises 13-day battery life and Polar-powered health tracking
Motorola's first smartwatch promises 13-day battery life and Polar-powered health tracking The Moto Watch will be available on January 22nd. At CES, Motorola announced its first smartwatch, the Moto Watch. According to Motorola, the Android watch offers up to 13 days of battery life, alongside Polar-powered health tracking, open-source software, and dual-frequency GPS – a […]
Meta is adding a teleprompter and virtual writing to its Ray-Ban Display glasses
Meta is adding a teleprompter and virtual writing to its Ray-Ban Display glasses Meta is giving Ray-Ban Display users an option to text on their glasses without needing their phone or a keyboard, only the Meta Neural Band. The new EMG handwriting feature, announced on Tuesday during CES, allows users to physically write with their […]