smartwatch

Concerns are rising over the safety of smartwatch bands after a new study identified the presence of hazardous chemicals in these popular accessories. What Happened: A recent study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters has discovered that smart watch bands may...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has potentially sidestepped an import ban that loomed over its latest Apple Watch models stemming from a patent infringement dispute with medical technology firm Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ:MASI), according to a Monday report. Reuters reported the U.S. Customs and Border...

In a surprising turn of events, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has decided to suspend the sale of its latest smartwatch models, an action that could potentially cost the company up to $400 million. What Happened: On Monday, Apple announced its plan to halt two of its Apple Watch models — the Series 9 and...

Smartwatches are poised to revolutionize healthcare by potentially predicting the onset of Parkinson's disease, surpassing their traditional role of fitness tracking.  What Happened: Smartwatches from industry tech giants like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL...

Carl Pei-led consumer tech company Nothing is prepping for the launch of its second smartphone; now there are rumors that we might get to see a smartwatch from the brand soon.  What happened: Popular Indian leaker Mukul Sharma has shared proof of the existence of the Nothing smartwatch,...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google launched its first smartwatch, the Pixel Watch, in October 2022. Like other Pixel devices, the Pixel Watch is Google's vision of what an ideal Wear OS-powered smartwatch should be like, and it is now available at a big discount of $80 on Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ...

Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) stopped all development work on its Portal smart displays and smartwatch project following 11,000 job cuts a few days ago, which is 13% of the company's total workforce. What Happened: Meta has stopped working on Portal smart display devices...

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) recently unveiled the Pixel 7 smartphone series and the very first Pixel Watch. With Google’s entry into the smartwatch space, comparisons are being drawn with Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) long-standing product watch portfolio. What...

Facebook Inc’s (NASDAQ: FB) anticipated smartwatch launch in 2022 could be its gateway to gain on the next mobile computing platform — augmented reality, according to investment management firm Ark Invest. What Happened: The New York-based investment management firm led by Cathie...

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) plans to launch a smartwatch next summer with heart monitoring capabilities and two cameras to make videos without the phone, according to The Verge.  What Happened: Facebook’s smartwatch is expected to feature a display with two cameras that can be detached...

Garmin Ltd’s (NASDAQ: GRMN) Garmin International division rolled out a premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch with LTE connectivity for the athletes, Forerunner 945 LTE. The Forerunner 945 LTE offers phone-free safety and tracking features, spectator messaging, and live...

Smartphone maker OnePlus is moving into wearable devices, with a smartwatch being the first for the company. It is expected to launch in early 2021, according to OnePlus CEO Pete Lau. What Happened: Lau announced the new smartwatch news in a tweet, without revealing the details of an...

Earlier Monday morning, rumors came out that Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) was working with Huami Corporation (NYSE: HMI) on a Tesla-branded smartwatch. It looks like those rumors aren't true. "Idahoreporter states that Tesla will be partnering with Huami to create the watch," according...

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced this week the Amazon Halo, a wearable fitness and health device. The screenless device is a low-cost entry in the crowded smartwatch and tracker field. What Investors Should Know: The launch of the Halo puts Amazon in competition with other wearable...

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) subsidiary Google LLC may be able to ward off an antitrust investigation by the European Union into its acquisition of Fitbit Inc (NYSE: FIT) by promising not to use the smartwatch maker’s health data to run...