wearables
Coverage of wearables in the Nexus archive.
- Mark Zuckerberg takes business calls on a jet ski wearing his $800 Meta glasses—and insists ‘the other person could not tell’
Mark Zuckerberg promotes Meta's smart glasses, claiming they enable clear communication even on a jet ski. He highlights features like built-in displays, gesture navigation via Neural Band, and a market potential of 2 billion glasses-wearers. Meta's AI-enabled eyewear sales tripled in a year, with Zuckerberg predicting they are 'some of the fastest growing consumer electronics in history.'
- How your smartwatch and AI might detect early signs of illness
Smartwatches and AI can detect early signs of illness by identifying deviations from a person's usual body patterns. These anomalies may signal the need for further medical investigation.
- Meta announces new smart glasses starting at $299, as Zuckerberg keeps pushing wearables
Meta has announced new smart glasses starting at $299, with executives describing them as a step toward more advanced devices featuring lens-integrated screens. The move reflects CEO Mark Zuckerberg's continued focus on wearable technology.
- Apple Watch alternatives that will last for 7 days on a charge
The article highlights wearable devices that offer a 7-day battery life, surpassing the typical two-day duration of the Apple Watch, while providing desired features.
- Oura launches Ring 5, world’s smallest smart ring, as it heads towards IPO
Oura, a Finnish-US startup, launched the Ring 5, the world's smallest smart ring, and is preparing for an IPO. The company has sold 5.5 million rings globally since 2013 and is valued at $11 billion.
- Scientists built a memory chip that breaks the rules of miniaturization
Scientists developed a new memory chip that reduces energy loss through extreme miniaturization and structural redesign, potentially solving overheating and battery drain issues in electronics. The device improves efficiency as it shrinks, enabling ultra-efficient smartphones, wearables, and AI systems.
- Running the London Marathon? Ditch the smartwatch! Wearables HINDER athletic performance by distracting you from how your body actually feels, study warns
A study warns that wearable devices like smartwatches may hinder athletic performance by distracting users from internal body signals. The research suggests runners should prioritize physical awareness over technology during events like the London Marathon.