Singaporean startup Lingverse unveiled iKairos at IFA Berlin, a modular AI gadget built around a circular 'neural core' that can be worn as a necklace pendant or plugged into a small desktop robot body. The core module features a display with cartoon eyes and a hidden camera that slides open only when needed, letting it record photos or video. Lingverse says the device ambiently tracks conversations, surroundings and habits to log memories and offer personalized suggestions.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-07
At IFA 2026, Singapore's Lingverse introduced iKairos, a device that functions as a desktop AI companion but can be removed from its robot base and worn as a neck pendant. The device gathers contextual data from both settings and feeds it into Lingverse's LifeOS to generate personalized suggestions, such as recommending activities based on recurring conversation topics.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-03
Huawei has unveiled the Watch D3, a smartwatch that monitors sleep and exercise like typical wearables but stands out for its built-in blood pressure sensor. Instead of relying on optical estimation methods common in other smartwatches, the device inflates a small cuff mechanism on the wrist to take a more direct pressure reading.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-02
Norway's digital minister Karianne Tung says the government is exploring rules to regulate camera-enabled wearables like those from Meta and Snap, citing growing privacy concerns. The devices, sometimes dubbed 'pervert glasses' by critics, combine cameras and microphones with AI and could soon add facial recognition capabilities. Tung plans to convene an expert panel to advise on protecting citizens' privacy rights.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-02
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
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