FDA approves iPhone connectible Dexcom G7 glucose monitor
The FDA has approved Dexcom's G7 wearable for glucose monitoring for people with all types of diabetes, and the company expects it hit pharmacy shelves in 2023.
wearables
Andrew Orr
Google's Fitbit recalls 1.7 million Ionic smartwatches over burn hazard
Google-owned wearables company Fitbit is recalling its Ionic smartwatches because of the potential for the device's battery to overheat and cause burn, according to the U.S. Product Safety Commission.
Mike Peterson
Apple's smart fabric research points to wearable tech beyond Apple Watch & AirPods
New research building on older work demonstrates that Apple is working out how to weave sensors and switches into fabric, which could then be used for smart bags, furniture, clothing, and more.
William Gallagher
Garmin unveils Venu 2 Plus smartwatch that's compatible with Siri
Garmin has announced a new fitness-focused GPS smartwatch that allows users to send texts or ask questions via Siri voice commands.
Apple may make smart necklaces, bracelets, and key rings
Apple already uses the term "wearables" to cover the Apple Watch and AirPods, but now it could be looking to expand into many more items from key rings and door knob hoops, to bracelets and necklaces.
Apple, Meta on 'collision course' in wearables, home, and AR markets
The rivalry between Apple and Meta appears to be mostly about privacy, but competition around augmented reality, wearables, and smart home devices could be brewing between the two tech giants.
Apple keeps lead in growing smartwatch market as fitness bands decline
The Apple Watch is maintaining its dominance of the smartwatch industry as the market for more basic wrist-worn devices like fitness trackers continues to decline.
Apple's wearables revenue surpasses Mac and iPad in Q3
After trailing behind both the Mac and iPad sales in Apple's last quarter, revenue from wearables including Apple Watch have now exceeded both.
Upright Go 2 review: tells you to sit up straight for better posture
The Upright Go 2 aims to help you sit up straighter and reduce your back pain with a clever, tiny wearable that tells you to stop slouching.
Amber Neely
Will Shanklin
