Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Shades Get a Fresh Blast of AI

[ Meta’s newest smart glasses, developed in partnership with Ray-Ban, have been newly fleshed out with more AI features. This week, Meta started rolling out an over-the-air update to its second generation of smart sunglasses that gives the wearables some new capabilities. The biggest update is the Meta AI with Vision feature, which incorporates Meta’s … Read more

This exoskeleton can boost your physical capabilities

[ A new generation of lightweight exoskeletons will enable long-distance walkers, hikers and sports enthusiasts to improve their performance, supporting longer periods of physical activity with reduced fatigue for the wearer. Exoskeletons are wearable mechanical structures designed to restore mobility or enhance the capabilities of the human body. Now a mature technology, they are usually … Read more

A Wave of AI Tools Is Set to Transform Work Meetings

[ I ask Liang whether the prominence of AI in meetings might make humans less likely to attend. Knowing that there will be a summary available seems a disincentive to actually showing up. Liang himself says that he attends only a fraction of the meetings he’s invited to. “As CEO of a startup, I get … Read more

9 Best Smartwatches (2024): Apple Watch, Wear OS, Hybrid Watches

[ The number of smartwatches on the market is staggering. I’ve tested models from Tag Heuer, Citizen, Montblanc, and many other fashion brands, but most of them are simply too expensive for what you get. Here are a few options I like. Apple Watch Series 8 for $329: If you can find the 2022 Apple … Read more

Humane Ai Pin Review: Too Clunky, Too Limited

[ “This is what I messaged you about!” That was my mom’s reaction when she saw me wearing the Humane Ai Pin. This new artificial-intelligence-enabled wearable lets you access the power of AI models such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4.0 and Google’s Gemini, plus a mix of others, wherever you are with a simple tap of … Read more

The Best Personal Safety Devices, Apps, and Wearables (2024)

[ WIRED senior associate editor Adrienne So tried testing the incident detection feature with her Garmin Venu 2S and couldn’t get it to activate after a fake fall, so we can’t say for sure how well this would work during an actual incident. Still, So says she feels generally much safer on runs, thanks to … Read more

OnePlus Watch 2 Review: A 3-Day Battery Smartwatch

[ I will note that OnePlus isn’t the first company to try a novel approach to solving smartwatch battery life. Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro series has long used dual-display technology to conserve battery life, providing similar results to OnePlus. But that watch is bulkier, the software feels clunkier, and the company’s update policy is spotty. Speaking … Read more

Garmin Forerunner 165 Review: Better Sensors, Same Great Training

[ Even the most advanced fitness trackers can’t catch everything. While testing the Garmin Forerunner 165 Music, I got a severe case of food poisoning and spent two days in bed. There’s nothing more irritating than your cheery fitness tracker notifying you that you’ve gotten tons of sleep and your Body Battery is at 100 … Read more

Our Favorite Garmin Smartwatches Are on Sale

[ to celebrate the start of the spring season, Garmin is holding a sale on various gadgets and accessories—including a few WIRED-approved smartwatches. Whether you’re a novice runner or a seasoned hiker, we’re confident that at least one of the discounted smartwatches below will make the perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. These deals … Read more