The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has agreed to open a new proceeding to determine whether recently updated Apple Watch models should face another import ban. The review centers on allegations that Apple’s redesigned watches continue to infringe patents owned by Masimo, a company specializing in medical-monitoring technology. The ITC’s decision follows an earlier import…
A recent breakthrough in battery technology suggests that body heat could one day replace traditional chargers for smartwatches and other wearables. Researchers from a university in South Korea, led by Professor Jang Sung-yeon, have developed a new ionic thermoelectric material capable of generating energy from the temperature difference between human skin and the surrounding environment….
Samsung has announced a new partnership with iFIT to enhance the Samsung Health platform with premium workout content from professional trainers. Through this collaboration, users can access a range of expert-led iFIT workouts directly within the Samsung Health app, while Galaxy Watch owners can monitor session data such as duration, heart rate, and calories burned…
Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi Watch 6 in China, expanding its lineup of budget smartwatches with a focus on display quality, performance, and ecosystem integration. Priced at 599 yuan (~$84), the watch is available in Misty Blue, Elegant Black, and Moonlight Silver color options. The Redmi Watch 6 features a 2.07-inch AMOLED display with a…
When I stepped through the threshold of the IPA* pavilion at CEATEC 2025, I entered not a flashy tech demo but a deceptively simple classroom set—a wooden desk, a globe, dim ambient lighting, walls that felt intimate and familiar. Yet within moments, that stillness began to shift. The walls breathed, shadows stretched, and through the…
The Meta Ray-Ban Display are the company’s most advanced smart glasses to date, combining the classic Ray-Ban design with a built-in display, artificial intelligence, and gesture-based controls. Announced by Mark Zuckerberg at Meta Connect, the glasses will launch in the US on September 30 for $799, a price on par with flagship smartphones like the…
Meta is preparing to launch its first commercial augmented reality (AR) glasses, codenamed “Hypernova,” expected to debut in September at a base price of approximately $800. This price reflects a notable reduction of about 20% from earlier estimates of $1,000, signaling Meta’s intention to accept lower profit margins in order to boost consumer demand. However,…
