Smartwatch

Google’s new Wear OS app requirements are meant to create a uniform experience across the platform. That’s great! But one of the new changes requires developers to use black backgrounds for all Tiles and apps.

The rumor comes from well-known leaker Ice Universe. Some of Samsung’s Tizen smartwatches had curved glass, but the company’s stuck with flat glass since making the switch to Wear OS in 2021.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the company’s hit some “major milestones” with noninvasive blood glucose monitoring for the Apple Watch. Namely, that it’s reached the “proof of concept” stage with an iPhone-sized prototype in the works.

Next time you lose your TV remote, consider using your Apple Watch as a makeshift remote instead. You can also use it to control your iPhone and iPad, or unlock your Mac. If you’ve got a new-ish BMW, Genesis, or Kia, you might even be able to use it to unlock your car. Here’s how.

Unfortunately, smartwatches don’t work well if you have tattoos on your wrists or arms. That’s because optical heart rate sensors struggle with tattoo ink. But if you’re proud of your tatts and interested in wearable tech, we’ve put together several alternatives and workarounds.