Wearables

The Garmin Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Solar sports watches have only been out for a few weeks, but there already seem to be leaks hinting at three additional versions still in development: the Fenix 8 Pro 47mm, Fenix 8 Pro 51mm, and Fenix 8 MicroLED.

Today, Withings announced the upcoming release of its newest smart watch: the ScanWatch Nova Brilliant. Available for purchase in November 2024, the ScanWatch Nova Brilliant comes in both titanium silver, as well as bicolor silver and gold, and is optionally available in a smaller 39mm size.

During its WWDC keynote, Apple announced many of the new features being added to the Apple Watch with watchOS 11.

While watchOS 11 may not come with a ton of new features, the updates that are being are some of the most impactful. Check out the video below as we dive into it!

The Polar Grit X2 Pro brings some significant upgrades over its predecessor. There is an improved heart rate sensor, global offline maps, a faster processor, and an excellent AMOLED display. Unfortunately, there has also been a substantial $200 price increase, with the base model now starting at $749 USD.

Is the upgrade worth the cost? Read or watch our review below to get the full scoop.

In a first for wearable tech, Ultrahuman is releasing a home health monitoring device that pairs with its smart ring. The Ultrahuman Home is designed to help users measure their personal health and correlate that data with environment data like air quality, humidity and temperature.

Competition may be increasing among smart rings, but Oura is seeking to stay ahead of the pack with the upcoming addition of two new features. Later in May, the company will be adding ‘Cardiovascular Age’ and ‘Cardio Capacity’ metrics to the Gen 3 Oura Ring to help users monitor their heart health.

A year after the release of the TicWatch 5 Pro, Mobvoi has released an improved model: the TicWatch 5 Pro Enduro. Featuring an increased battery life, tougher display glass, comfier strap, and thinner design, this may be Mobvoi’s best sports watch yet.

Read below to see what reviewers are saying so far:

Ultrahuman is adding a new feature to its smart ring this month: Stress Rhythm. Most measurements of stress use simple physiological data to measure stress throughout the day. However, the Ultrahuman Ring AIR’s latest feature seems to be taking things further by considering your stress within the context of your circadian rhythm.

The COROS Vertix 2S features several new upgrades to bring its flagship watch up to par with the current generation of sports watches. While the improvements, such as the new heart rate sensor, are small in number, they make the Vertix 2S substantially more compelling than its predecessor.

Check out our full written and video review below!

Smart ring developer, Ultrahuman, has announced plans to open a manufacturing facility within the US to help accelerate its production capacity. This is the first time a smart ring will be completely manufactured within the US. Ultrahuman says the new factory will be located in Indiana with plans on opening within the next six months.

WHOOP’s Spring Sale is taking place from April 15th to 28th and is the first sale we’ve seen for the smart wearable this year. Available for both new and current members, WHOOP is temporarily discounting its membership by 10%. Read below for more details on how to get the WHOOP 4.0 armband for under $15 per month!

It has been two years since I first started using the WHOOP 4.0 Armband. During this time, I’ve also enjoyed testing dozens of other fitness wearables from the Oura Ring to the Apple Watch Ultra. But throughout these two years, WHOOP has continued to be the wearable I depend on the most.

Read (or watch) below to why I prefer WHOOP above other wearables, as well as some limitations of WHOOP that I think you should be aware.

The Garmin Epix Pro takes everything that was great about the previous Garmin Epix but further amplifies it with a massive amount of small, but very noticeable improvements. From an improved heart rate sensor, to a new directional flashlight, there is a lot to love about this pro version.

We dig into all of this in the video below. Also discussed are some the differences between the Garmin Epix Pro, regular Garmin Epix, Garmin Fenix 7 Pro, and others to help you decide if this is the perfect sports watch for you.

The Ultrahuman Ring AIR is the thinnest and lightest high-tech wearable available. Similar to the Oura Ring, Ultrahuman tracks your sleep, activity levels, and recovery. Of course, there are a few differences, which you can learn about in our video review below. Perhaps most compelling of all, the Ultrahuman Ring AIR does not require an ongoing monthly subscription.

You buy it. You own it. No additional payments are required.

Today, Polar is releasing its new Ignite 3 Titanium fitness and wellness smartwatch. An upgraded version of the Polar Ignite 3 released last year, this latest model is equipped with several new features in addition to a titanium bezel.

Garmin recently released a new Pro model for the Fenix 7 and Epix sports watches. Given how well received the original Garmin Fenix 7 was, it is no surprise to see mostly positive reviews coming out for the Fenix 7 Pro. With a new flashlight, new optical heart rate sensor, and updated MIP display, it seems one of the best sports watches is now a tiny bit better. That said, many also feel the upgrade wasn’t quite enough to justify its existence.

The recently released Garmin Fenix 7 Pro and Epix Pro watches include a variety of both hardware and software upgrades over their predecessors. Luckily, a good portion of the new software features will also be finding their way onto the Fenix 7, Epix, MARQ 2, and Forerunner 955/965.

After recently lowering its membership price by up to 20%, WHOOP is now offering a free one-month trial to anyone in the US this summer. 

The recently released Garmin Forerunner 265 just may be the best new sports watch of the year that will appeal to both hardcore and casual runners. With features like downloadable music support, dual-band GPS, an extremely accurate heart rate sensor, and a brand new bright and colorful AMOLED display, Garmin has raised the standard once again.

The Polar Grit X Pro may be over a year old, but after an extensive six-week testing period, I believe it to be a worthy contender among sports watches. With a durable design, long battery life, and an impressive range of sports and health tracking features, this underrated wearable is definitely worth a look, despite its $529 price tag.

WHOOP’s new Stress Monitor feature is here and adds a new layer of personal health tracking to the popular armband. Built in collaboration with Dr. Andrew Huberman, WHOOP now measures stress in real-time in addition to newly added breath work sessions.