WIRED's latest sleep tracker roundup highlights the Google Pixel Watch 4 as a budget-friendly option when discounted, the screenless Whoop MG for detailed sleep coaching, the Apple Watch Series 11 for those already in Apple's ecosystem, and Garmin's pricier Epix Pro for advanced biometric sleep data. Each device varies in accuracy and price, with testers noting some trackers overestimate actual sleep duration.
wired.com
· 2026-09-01
Luffu, a health app built for families and caregivers, has introduced a new wearable device created by Fitbit's founders. The device aims to reimagine wearable tech by focusing on caregiving and family health monitoring rather than individual fitness tracking, drawing inspiration from older concepts like Life Alert's emergency pendant.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-31
Bandai revealed a functional Tamagotchi shrunk down into a finger ring, complete with a color display and over 30 raisable characters, controlled via two side buttons rather than its decorative front buttons. Priced at roughly $48, it launched pre-orders in Japan on August 27 that quickly sold out through international resellers, with a release slated for February 2027 and no confirmed plans outside Japan.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-29
Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 9 Watch beta to US-based owners of the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic, following an earlier launch in South Korea. The update, accessible through the Samsung Members app, brings a redesigned Galaxy Wearable app, revamped Samsung Health metrics, and new workout and camera remote features.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-28
Speedo has introduced a wearable sensor module designed to attach to compatible goggles already owned by swimmers, rather than requiring a full new headset. The device tracks metrics such as head movement, pace, and stroke count during a swim session, syncing that data to a companion smartphone app for analysis.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-08-28
Whoop introduced a new accessory called the Meridian band, a titanium Milanese mesh strap designed to disguise its fitness sensors as jewelry. The band adds to the cost of an already premium wearable, appealing to users who want a more discreet, stylish way to keep the tracker on at all times.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-08-27
Google unveiled a special-edition Fitbit Air designed to integrate with the Pokémon Sleep app, timed to Pokémon's 30th anniversary. The device tracks daytime activity metrics like heart rate and movement alongside nighttime sleep data, syncing with both Google Health and Pokémon Sleep. It's priced at $129 and available for preorder now, shipping September 15 through Google Store and Target.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-08-27
Sony's latest wearable air conditioner, the $260 Reon Pocket Pro Plus, uses the Peltier effect to chill a metal plate against the neck and upper spine, cooling blood flow near the surface of the skin. The new model cools two degrees Celsius more than its predecessor, a 20 percent performance jump, and ships with an adjustable exhaust attachment for different clothing styles.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-27
Google has launched a special-edition Fitbit Air themed around the Pokémon Sleep game, featuring a 'Sleepy Blue' band with a sleeping Pikachu design. The device is available for preorder at $129 and begins shipping September 15th, timed to Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebrations that also include a special playing card collection.
theverge.com
· 2026-08-27
The team behind Fitbit has introduced Luffu Link, a screenless wearable band equipped with LTE connectivity for health and safety monitoring. The device is designed as one component of a broader AI-driven system intended to track family members' well-being.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-08-26
A newly filed class-action lawsuit claims Oura Ring cannot accurately determine sleep stages because it relies on AI inference rather than direct brain-wave measurement, likening its accuracy to a coin flip. The complaint argues Oura is exploiting sleep-deprived consumers by marketing statistical estimates as reliable science. Verge writer Victoria Song notes that no wearable device measures brain activity directly, since all such gadgets rely on motion and physiological proxies interpreted through algorithms.
theverge.com
· 2026-08-26
James Park and Eric Friedman, who co-founded Fitbit, have unveiled their new company Luffu's first product: the Luffu Link, a screenless band priced at $249.99 that tracks health data and doubles as a safety device for families. The LTE- and GPS-enabled band lets wearers log symptoms and moods by voice, share their location, and alert trusted contacts or request help even without a nearby phone. It's available for preorder now and will ship in the US in early 2027 for a retail price of $299.99.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-26
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