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Hands On: Viture Beast XR Glasses - A 174-Inch TV On Your Face That Works Brilliantly With Switch 2, But At A Cost
The Viture Beast XR Glasses offer a large-screen experience, projecting up to a 174-inch display, and work well with the Nintendo Switch 2. While the image quality is sharp and the glasses are comfortable for extended use, the significant cost and the need for additional accessories like the Pro Mobile Dock make it a considerable investment for portable gaming.
Garmin may be working on a Whoop competitor
Garmin may be developing a competitor to the screen-free Whoop fitness tracker, according to a trademark filing for a device named 'CIRQA'. This potential new wearable would focus on granular health and recovery metrics, similar to Whoop's approach. The move follows Fitbit's own tease of a similar device and reflects a growing market interest in health optimization wearables.
The latest Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are more customizable and expensive
Meta and Ray-Ban, under parent company EssilorLuxottica, have released new styles of their smart glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics, starting at $499. These updated models offer increased customization, including compatibility with a wider range of prescription lenses, and new features like Japanese, Mandarin, and Arabic translation support and AI-enabled food tracking.
Ultrahuman opens US pre-orders for Ring Pro
Ultrahuman has opened pre-orders for its Ring Pro smart ring in the United States, following the resolution of a legal dispute with rival Oura. The Ring Pro, priced at $399, offers up to 15 days of battery life. Early customers can receive a discount on the ring and its charging case.
Pokemon Sleep now compatible with Garmin smartwatches
The Pokémon Company announced that Pokémon Sleep is now compatible with Garmin smartwatches, allowing users to track their sleep and study Pokémon sleep styles. This collaboration, coinciding with World Sleep Day, also introduces new Pokémon Sleep-themed watch faces and in-game gifts for users who track their sleep data via a Garmin smartwatch.
Pokémon Sleep teams up with Garmin for wearable sleep tracking
Pokémon Sleep has partnered with Garmin to integrate sleep tracking data from Garmin smartwatches directly into the mobile game. This collaboration, launched on World Sleep Day, allows users to leverage their existing wearable devices for in-game progress. Special in-game rewards and downloadable watch faces are available to celebrate the integration.
Engadget review recap: Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Buds 4, Dell XPS 14 and more
Engadget's review team has published new assessments for several devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Buds 4, Dell XPS 14, Google Pixel 10a, and the ASUS ProArt GoPro Edition PX13. The roundup also features reviews for the Ambient Dreamie bedside companion and the Seattle Ultrasonics C-200 kitchen knife, alongside early impressions of Pokémon Pokopia and the Falcon Northwest FragBox gaming PC.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro review: Impressive audio, imperfect ANC
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro offer refined designs and impressive audio quality, though their active noise cancellation remains imperfect, especially on the standard model. While they provide a more polished look and useful features for Samsung phone users, the Pro model is the better choice for superior sound and ANC performance. The earbuds continue to draw parallels to Apple's AirPods in design and functionality.
Oura buys gesture-navigation startup DoublePoint
Smart ring maker Oura has acquired Doublepoint, a startup specializing in gesture recognition technology. Oura plans to integrate Doublepoint's expertise into its smart rings, potentially allowing users to control connected devices with hand movements. The acquisition aims to enhance wearable AI capabilities with a combination of gesture and voice control.
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Series unveiled with 24-bit audio and come with 100-day return window
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Galaxy Buds4, featuring 24-bit audio, improved Active Noise Cancellation, and enhanced call quality. The new earbuds are designed for comfort and stability, with the Pro model offering a canal-fit design and the standard model an open-fit shape. They are available for pre-order starting February 25th, with general sales beginning March 11th.
