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Technology Friend AI Pendant Gets Voice Response, Higher Price, and a Random Personality
Friend CEO Avi Schiffmann announced the second iteration of the AI companion pendant, now with a speaker for voice responses and running OpenAI's latest models. The device costs $249, up from $129, with an optional $10/month memory subscription. The pendant comes with a random, unchangeable voice and personality.
Technology Best Apple Watch Models for Enterprise Buyers: Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3 Compared
Apple's latest Apple Watch lineup includes the Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3, each with distinct features and price points. For enterprise buyers considering wearable deployment for employee wellness or field operations, the choice hinges on battery life, durability, and health sensors.
Technology Jibo's Successor: A Wearable AI Device That Turns Your Life Into Slop
Lingverse (formerly Ling AI) announced the iKairos, a wearable AI device that can be worn as a pendant or mounted at home. It aims to capture everyday moments and turn them into AI-generated images, continuing the legacy of the defunct Jibo robot. The company raised $29 million and plans to sell the device for $199-$249 with a subscription. Details on capabilities remain scant.
Technology Halliday's G2 Smart Glasses Skip Camera, Target Professional Meeting Use
Halliday has announced the G2 smart glasses, designed without a camera to address privacy concerns in workplace and professional settings. The glasses feature AI-powered voice recording, transcription, and translation for meetings, with a display for subtitles and notifications. Priced at $599 with subscription tiers, they aim to compete with other camera-less wearables like Even Realities' G2.
Technology How Consumer Fitness Trackers Are Quietly Predicting Pregnancy Earlier Than Tests
Fitness trackers like the Oura ring are alerting users to pregnancy through changes in heart rate, temperature, and HRV, days before standard tests. The phenomenon raises questions about data privacy and the predictive power of wearable biometrics.
Technology Oura Ring 5: Smart Ring Upgrade Targets Health Tracking and Privacy for Corporate Wellness Programs
Oura's fifth-generation smart ring introduces GLP-1 medication tracking, enhanced privacy controls with time-based data deletion, and support for multiple rings on one account. WIRED's review finds it an easy recommendation for first-time buyers or those upgrading from older models, but Ring 4 owners may not see dramatic gains. The subscription remains at $6 per month for full functionality.
Oura Ring 4, WIRED's Best-Tested Smart Ring, Now Nearly Half Off in Prime Day Deal
The Oura Ring 4, named the best smart ring by WIRED, is currently discounted by nearly 50% for Prime Day 2026. The deal includes both standard and Ceramic models, with savings over $100. The article highlights the ring's accuracy, comfort, and battery life, and compares it to the newer Ring 5.
Meta Launches $299 Smart Glasses With Own Branding, Drop Ray-Ban Name
Meta announced three new smart glasses models—Adventurer, Fury, and Starfire—priced at $299, dropping Ray-Ban branding in favor of Meta's own name. The glasses offer adjustable comfort, customizable frames, and 8-hour battery life. A Kylie Jenner collaboration brings custom AI voice and design. Meta competes with Snap's recently launched AR Specs.
Snap Launches $2,195 AR Glasses 'Specs' for Consumer Market, Available for Preorder
Snap has unveiled its first consumer augmented-reality glasses called Specs at the AWE tech conference. Priced at $2,195 with a $220 deposit, the glasses offer a 51-degree field of view, dual Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, and hand-tracking cameras. Preorders are open now for shipping in fall 2026 in the US, UK, and France.
Technology Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra: The Most Expensive Smartwatch Yet—Is It Worth the Price?
Zepp Health's Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra is the brand's most expensive model, priced at nearly $600. Aimed at trail runners, it offers dual-band GPS, color maps, and 80-hour battery life, undercutting Garmin and Suunto. The watch competes with the cheaper T-Rex 3, raising the question of whether the premium is justified.
Technology Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro Review: Garmin Rival Held Back by Bulky, Uncomfortable Design
The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro running watch delivers top-tier GPS accuracy, AI-driven training, and premium titanium build, but its 15.6mm thickness and large sensor bump cause discomfort. Priced at $499.99, it challenges Garmin on features but lags in comfort and offline map refinement.
Technology Garmin Cirqa Certification Listing Suggests Lack of GPS, Wi-Fi, and ANT+ Connectivity
A certification listing for what is believed to be the Garmin Cirqa on Singapore's IRIS system shows only Bluetooth connectivity, meaning the screenless wearable will lack GPS, Wi-Fi, and ANT+. This puts it in line with rivals like the Fitbit Air and Whoop 5.0, missing an opportunity for differentiation. The device is expected to launch in mid-2026.
Manufacturing Long-Lasting Smartwatch Alternatives for Manufacturing Professionals
Engadget reviews four Apple Watch alternatives with extended battery life, including the Whoop 5.0 (14 days), Garmin Venu 4 (10 days), Amazfit Bip 6 (7 days), and CMF Watch 3 Pro (13 days). These devices offer health tracking and smart features while reducing charging frequency.