TL;DR Amazfit has launched the Cheetah 2 Ultra, a new premium GPS watch for trail runners and ultra-distance athletes. The new model adds durability, full-color maps, and up to 33 hours of GPS battery life in Trail Running mode. The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra is available now for $599.99. Just weeks after launching the new … Read More “Amazfit follows the Cheetah 2 Pro with a rugged new Ultra model” »
TL;DR Garmin announced its new Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 beginner-focused running watches. Both add AMOLED displays, adaptive Garmin Coach plans, training readiness, and new quick workout tools. The new watches go on sale May 15, with the Forerunner 70 priced at $249.99, the Forerunner 170 at $299.99, and the Forerunner 170 Music at $349.99. … Read More “Garmin just gave beginner runners features that used to cost more” »
Google’s latest fitness wearable, the Fitbit Air, offers a stripped-down fitness tracking experience for users interested in the Fitbit platform. The screenless tracker is a lightweight, distraction-free alternative to the brand’s existing lineup, including the popular Fitbit Charge 6. At a time when gadgets can feel increasingly overwhelming, but wellness tracking still has clear benefits, … Read More “5 fitness trackers you should buy instead of the Google Fitbit Air” »
HUAWEI’s Watch Fit 5 Pro delivers an attractive build, truly excellent battery life, and a robust health and fitness tracking toolkit, all at an approachable price. HUAWEI keeps squaring up against Cupertino, and the HUAWEI Watch Fit 5 Pro is the company’s latest attempt at building an Apple Watch alternative for people who want a … Read More “One of Android’s best Apple Watch alternatives” »
TL;DR Google has officially launched the “Google Fitbit Air,” confirming months of rumors about its new screenless fitness tracker. The fitness tracker offers passive wellness tracking with a suite of health sensors, automatic workout detection, and up to seven days of battery life. It is now available for preorder, priced at $99 and includes three … Read More “A $99 screenless tracker with WHOOP vibes” »
TL;DR Fitbit has teased a new wearable announcement for tomorrow, May 7. The teaser image appears to show the rumored Fitbit Air, a screenless fitness band. Previous leaks suggest it could cost around $99 and undercut WHOOP’s entry-level pricing. Fitbit has been pretty quiet on the hardware front lately, but it looks like that silence … Read More “The Fitbit Air may finally be ready for its big reveal” »
TL;DR Ultrahuman has launched a new Kickstarter campaign for the Ring PRO, bundled with the brand’s Mini Charger and PowerPlug discounts. The smart ring promises up to 15 days of battery life, updated sensors, and a titanium build. Kickstarter pricing starts at $299 before climbing through additional tiers up to $449. Ultrahuman is back on … Read More “Oura’s subscription-free rival is back on Kickstarter with a tempting new bundle” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Oura has announced two new in-app features, Hormonal Birth Control support and Menopause Insights. The new features expand cycle tracking to better contextualize contraception use and perimenopause. Both features start rolling out globally on May 6. Oura is expanding its women’s health toolkit with a sharper focus on hormonal … Read More “Oura just fixed two of cycle tracking’s biggest blind spots” »
TL;DR An open-source project called LightInk could put an ultra-efficient E-Ink display on your wrist. The watch reportedly uses just ~0.5mAh per day, translating to roughly 40 days of battery life in typical use. It is also solar powered, and aggressively optimized for “infinite” runtime under the right conditions. E-Ink already makes a lot of … Read More “This open-source e-ink smartwatch project trades features for battery life” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority The OnePlus Watch 4 just made a slightly surprising debut, stepping in as the company’s latest smartwatch without much lead-up. I’ve been using the OnePlus Watch 3 for more than a year, and it’s still one of my top recommendations for anyone shopping the Wear OS market. Between its excellent … Read More “As a OnePlus Watch 3 user, I’m not upgrading to the Watch 4” »
