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RingConn Gen 3 First Shipments Arrive as Pre-Orders Hit $10 Million in 20 Days
RingConn Gen 3 has begun shipping to pre-order customers as of May 29, with US delivery estimated at 3-5 business days. The $349 subscription-free smart ring generated over $10 million in pre-order sales within its first 20 days — a record for the brand.
XREAL Launches xbx Sub-Brand with $299 a01 AR Glasses — Lightest and Brightest on the Market
XREAL has unveiled a new budget sub-brand called X by XREAL (xbx) with the a01 as its debut product. At just 62 grams, the a01 is the lightest AR display glasses available and the brightest at 1,600 nits. US launch is set for July 2026 at $299.
Oura Ring 5 Officially Launches Today: Pre-Orders Live Now, Shipping Starts June 4
Oura Ring 5 is here. Pre-orders are now open at $399 for standard finishes and $499 for premium models. The ring is 40% thinner than Ring 4, adds Deep Rose and Stealth colors, and ships with a 4× charging case. First orders arrive June 4.
RingConn Gen 3 Ships May 29: Last Chance for 10% Pre-Order Discount Before $349 Full Price
The RingConn Gen 3 begins shipping to pre-order customers on May 29. The 10% pre-order discount ($314 vs $349) ends this week. The subscription-free ring features haptic alerts, vascular health insights, and 14-day battery life.
Oura Ring 5 Priced at $399, Pre-Orders Open Tomorrow May 28 with June 4 Shipping
Leaked materials confirm the Oura Ring 5 will start at $399 for standard finishes and $499 for premium models. Pre-orders begin May 28 with shipping starting June 4. The ring is thinner, adds a Deep Rose color, and includes a 4× charging case.
MOVA Launches Smart Ring H1 and Smart Glasses S1 as Unified AI Wearable Ecosystem
MOVA has unveiled the Smart Ring H1 and Smart Glasses S1, a paired wearable system that combines real-time subtitle translation, health monitoring, and AI assistance across both devices. Global availability begins May 2026.
Fitbit Air Goes on Sale Today: Google's $99 Screenless Tracker Hits Shelves
The Google Fitbit Air is officially available starting May 26 for $99.99, with a Special Edition at $129.99. The screenless, WHOOP-like fitness tracker ships with a free 3-month Google Health Premium trial.
XREAL Project Aura Hands-On at Google I/O: 70° OLED Display, Hand Tracking, Launching 2026
Attendees at Google I/O 2026 went hands-on with XREAL's Project Aura — the first wired Android XR display glasses. Features include a 70-degree OLED field of view, three cameras for hand tracking, and a tethered processing puck with trackpad and fingerprint sensor.
Google I/O 2026: Android XR Smart Glasses Officially Unveiled with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster
Google and Samsung showcased the first Android XR smart glasses at I/O 2026, revealing designs from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. Audio glasses launch this fall with Gemini 2.5 Pro, compatible with both Android and iOS.
Ultrahuman Ring Pro Kickstarter Smashes Goal in Hours, Super Early Bird Sells Out
Ultrahuman's Ring Pro Kickstarter campaign launched May 4 and blew past its $10,000 goal within hours. The $299 Super Early Bird tier sold out immediately, with tiers now climbing to $449. Ships June 2026.
Vuzix Showcases Prescription-Ready AI Smart Glasses at SID Display Week 2026
Vuzix wraps SID Display Week with the Ultralite Pro, LX1, and Z100 smart glasses featuring prescription-ready waveguides, electrochromic adaptive lenses, and AI-driven functionality — the clearest sign yet that smart glasses are ready for everyday eyeglass wearers.
Google Fitbit Air Launches Today: $99 Screenless Tracker with Gemini AI Health Coaching
Google officially unveils the Fitbit Air — a 12-gram, screenless fitness tracker at $99 with 7-day battery life, Gemini-powered health coaching, and the Fitbit app rebranded as Google Health.
XREAL Confirms Project Aura with 70°+ FOV and New X1S Chip at AWE 2026
XREAL showcased Project Aura at AWE with a confirmed 70-degree-plus field of view, new X1S chip with 25% more processing power, and Android XR support with Google Gemini AI. The AR glasses are set for a 2026 launch.
RingConn Gen 3 Officially Launches Today with Blood Pressure Monitoring, Haptic Alerts, and 10% Off Pre-Sale
RingConn Gen 3 is now available for pre-order with blood pressure trend tracking, a built-in vibration motor for haptic health alerts, 13-day battery life, and no subscription. Pre-sale runs May 5–29 at 10% off the retail price.
RingConn Gen 3 Final Pricing Confirmed: $299 with 10% Pre-Sale Discount Starting May 5
With the RingConn Gen 3 pre-sale opening in just 2 days, final pricing is locked at $299 with a 10% launch discount through May 29. The smart ring features blood pressure trend tracking, haptic alerts, and 13-day battery life — all with no subscription required.
Samsung Confirms Android XR Smart Glasses Will Launch in 2026 — Here's How They Plan to Beat Ray-Ban Meta
Samsung has officially confirmed its Android XR-powered smart glasses will ship in 2026, with the screenless 'Jinju' model targeting $379–$499 against Ray-Ban Meta. The glasses run Google Gemini AI, feature dual 12MP cameras, and weigh just 50g.
Ultrahuman Ring Pro Begins Shipping May 15 in the US — 15-Day Battery, $349 Early Bird
Ultrahuman confirms the Ring Pro will begin shipping to US pre-order customers on May 15, completing its comeback after an Oura patent-driven import ban. The redesigned flagship features 15-day battery life, 250 days of on-ring storage, and no subscription.
Dreame Technology Launches Three Smart Rings at DREAME NEXT Event in San Francisco
Chinese tech giant Dreame enters the smart ring market with three models: the AI Smart Ring with haptic feedback at just 2.5mm thin, an AI NFC Smart Ring for access and payments, and the Glow Ring for 24/7 health monitoring. Luxury 18K gold and platinum variants planned.
Google Reveals Full Android XR Smart Glasses Lineup: Audio Frames, Display Edition, and Project Aura
Google's smart glasses strategy crystallizes around three tiers: Gemini Audio Frames with Warby Parker, a Display Edition with monocular microLED, and Project Aura developer glasses with XREAL at 70° FOV. Consumer launch expected mid-to-late 2026.
RingConn Gen 3 Launch Date Confirmed: May 5 with Blood Pressure Monitoring and Haptic Alerts
RingConn confirms a May 5, 2026 launch for the Gen 3 smart ring — the first smart ring with built-in haptic feedback and blood pressure trend tracking. No subscription required, 13+ days of battery life, sizes 6–15.
Rokid Showcases AI Smart Glasses to United Nations, Confirms European Launch April 29
Rokid demonstrated its AI-powered smart glasses to UN Under-Secretary-General Catherine Pollard ahead of a major European launch on April 29. The company's global expansion continues into Asia-Pacific markets throughout 2026.
Valve Confirms Steam Frame Is 'Coming Soon' — Lightest Standalone VR Headset at 440g
Valve's Steam Frame VR headset is now marked 'coming soon' on the Steam store. Running SteamOS with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, 2160×2160 per eye, and 144Hz support, it weighs just 440g — making it the lightest fully-featured standalone VR headset.
Ray-Ban Meta Prescription Smart Glasses Now Available: Blayzer and Scriber Frames Start at $499
Meta's first prescription-optimized smart glasses — the Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics — are now available at optical retailers in the US. Starting at $499, they feature adjustable hinges, interchangeable nose pads, and full Meta AI capabilities.
Samsung Showcases Galaxy Buds 4, Galaxy XR, and S26 Ultra at 2026 World IT Show
Samsung wrapped up its Seoul showcase with hands-on demos of Galaxy Buds 4 series with 20% wider woofers, Galaxy XR extended reality headset, and Galaxy S26 Ultra cameras — plus a glasses-free 3D Spatial Signage display.
XREAL Aura: First Android XR AR Glasses Get Google Partnership and 2026 Launch Window
Google has deepened its hardware partnership with XREAL, positioning the Aura as the first see-through AR glasses running full Android XR. Features include a 70° FOV, X1S chip, hand and eye tracking, and a tethered compute puck design.
Samsung Galaxy AI Glasses Confirmed for July 2026 with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster
Samsung will unveil Galaxy AI smart glasses at Galaxy Unpacked in July 2026, partnering with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster for frame designs. Two models planned: one with an in-lens AR display and a simpler everyday pair.
Even Realities Launches Even Hub: 50+ Third-Party Apps Come to G2 Smart Glasses
Even Realities officially launched Even Hub, an open app ecosystem for its G2 smart glasses, with 50+ apps from a developer community of 2,000+. It's the first true app store for lightweight smart glasses.
TCL RayNeo Air 4 Pro: World's First HDR10 AR Glasses Launch at $299
The RayNeo Air 4 Pro delivers Micro-OLED displays with HDR10 support and a claimed 201-inch virtual screen — all for $299. Early hands-on reviews call it 'an OLED TV on your face.'
Meta Launches Ray-Ban Blayzer & Scriber: Purpose-Built Smart Glasses for Prescription Wearers at $499
Meta officially launched the Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer and Scriber — two new smart glasses frames engineered specifically for prescription lenses, starting at $499. In-store availability begins April 14.
Ultrahuman Ring Pro Returns to US Market After Patent Ban
After being banned from the US following an Oura patent ruling, Ultrahuman is back with the Ring Pro — featuring 15-day battery life and $349 early-bird pricing.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Launches at $249.99 With 2-Way Speakers and ANC 2.0
Samsung's new flagship earbuds feature a lollipop stem design, dual amplifiers, 24-bit Bluetooth audio, and improved ANC — targeting AirPods Pro 3 directly.
Oura Ring Gen 4 Adds Blood Pressure Monitoring
Oura delivers on its biggest promise — continuous blood pressure estimation arrives via software update.
Google Pixel Watch 3 LTE Now Available in 12 More Countries
Google expands Pixel Watch 3 LTE availability to new markets across Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Nothing Ear (3) Launches With ChatGPT Integration at $149
Nothing's latest earbuds combine striking design with AI-powered features at an aggressive price point.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Now Available With Prescription Lenses
You can finally get Meta's smart glasses with your prescription — available through LensCrafters nationwide.
Garmin Fenix 9 Solar Announced With AMOLED Display and 30-Day Battery
Garmin finally brings AMOLED to its flagship adventure watch without sacrificing battery life.