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Wearable

The Verge is covering the rapidly evolving world of wearables. We test everything from smartwatches like the Apple Watch, to smart glasses like the Meta Ray-Bans, to fitness trackers like the Oura Ring to find out which ones deliver on their promises. Follow along to find out whether covering our bodies in screens and sensors can actually make us smarter and healthier.

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The smart glasses race is really on nowThe smart glasses race is really on now
Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Casio’s functional ring watch gets a golden finish.

After first debuting last year, Casio has introduced a new version of its ring watch made from stainless steel with gold ion plating. It’s currently only available in Japan for 22,000 yen, or around $150, and you’ll have to enter a lottery that’s open until October 6th for the chance to buy one.

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<em>Despite its size, the ring watch still features time and date functionality, a calendar, and a stopwatch.</em>
<em>The watch also includes a screen light that flashes instead of an audible alarm.</em>
<em>The watch isn’t adjustable, but includes spacers to improve its fit for smaller fingers.</em>
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Despite its size, the ring watch still features time and date functionality, a calendar, and a stopwatch.
Image: Casio Japan
Apple sidelines lighter Vision Pro to prioritize smart glassesApple sidelines lighter Vision Pro to prioritize smart glasses
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Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 review: all-day smart glasses with the same tricky questions

7

Verge Score

Meta’s new glasses have twice the battery life, but they still have the tricky issue of being a camera right on your face.

Jay Peters
Oura adds colorful ceramic rings and charging case to lineupOura adds colorful ceramic rings and charging case to lineup
Peloton increases fees and introduces new hardware including a $6,695 treadmill

The fitness company is aiming for a comeback with new bikes, treadmills, AI, and higher prices

Victoria Song
The best smartwatches for AndroidThe best smartwatches for Android
Victoria Song
This smartwatch lacks notifications but will still distract you with TetrisThis smartwatch lacks notifications but will still distract you with Tetris
I’ve got a bone to pick with ‘getting credit’ from your fitness tracker

It’s a very thin line between helpful monitoring and health paranoia.

Victoria Song
Meta is opening pop-up shops to show off its smart glasses with a displayMeta is opening pop-up shops to show off its smart glasses with a display
You can now upgrade a retro Casio watch with Bluetooth, step tracking, and gamesYou can now upgrade a retro Casio watch with Bluetooth, step tracking, and games
Latest iOS beta hints at notifications on non-Apple watchesLatest iOS beta hints at notifications on non-Apple watches
Victoria Song
Victoria Song
Oura sold a crapton of rings.

More accurately: 5.5 million smart rings total, with 2.5 million of those sold since June 2024. That’s a lot considering Oura’s been around for 12 years. That, plus Meta’s smart glasses sales, tells me folks are increasingly interested in wearables other than smartwatches.

ŌURA Surpasses 5.5 Million Rings Sold and Doubles Revenue for the Second Year in a Row, Empowering Millions to Live Better, Longer

[Businesswire]

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The strongest argument for smart glasses is accessibility

It’s reasonable to feel wary about this tech, but we can’t ignore how it can be a game-changer for disabled communities

Victoria Song
The Apple Watch SE 3, Series 11, and Ultra 3 are now availableThe Apple Watch SE 3, Series 11, and Ultra 3 are now available
Meta’s Ray-Ban Gen 2 and Oakley Vanguard glasses are available to preorderMeta’s Ray-Ban Gen 2 and Oakley Vanguard glasses are available to preorder
Meta is opening up its smart glasses to developersMeta is opening up its smart glasses to developers
Meta Connect 2025: the 6 biggest announcements

We got a glimpse of Meta’s new AI glasses and a bunch more.

Emma Roth
Meta will let you use a Quest VR headset to turn your real-world space into a virtual worldMeta will let you use a Quest VR headset to turn your real-world space into a virtual world
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Zuck is wrapping up the discussion of Meta’s AI glasses.

Which he calls Meta’s “fall 2025” lineup. See you next year?

Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Here’s Zuck wearing the new Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses.

We went hands-on with the glasses this week.

I sat down with Mark Zuckerberg to try Meta’s impressive new Ray-Ban Display glassesI sat down with Mark Zuckerberg to try Meta’s impressive new Ray-Ban Display glasses
I regret to inform you Meta’s new smart glasses are the best I’ve ever tried
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The new $800 Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses have a screen that can show directions, pictures, translations, and more.

Victoria Song
Meta’s new Ray-Ban smart glasses have twice the battery lifeMeta’s new Ray-Ban smart glasses have twice the battery life
All the news from Meta Connect 2025All the news from Meta Connect 2025
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Ray-Ban’s website posts a “We’ll be back soon” note ahead of Meta Connect.

Taking a move straight from Apple’s playbook.

During Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote tonight at 8PM ET, we’re expecting some more glasses. Come back then, as Victoria Song and I will be covering the show live.

Image: Ray-Ban
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How to watch Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote at Meta Connect 2025How to watch Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote at Meta Connect 2025
Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Your Apple Watch will now let you know when it could be charging faster.

According to a support page on Apple’s website, watchOS 26 includes a new Slow Charger warning in the battery section of the Apple Watch’s settings, as spotted by MacRumors. The warning lets you know your Apple Watch’s charger, or your power adapter, isn’t charging the wearable as fast as it could be.

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David Pierce
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Official watch bands for your new Apple Watch are $34 off at WootOfficial watch bands for your new Apple Watch are $34 off at Woot
The Apple Watch SE 3 is the one to buy

9

Verge Score

Apple gave the people what they wanted, resulting in the most compelling update to the Apple Watch lineup this year.

Victoria Song
Apple Watch Series 11 review: stuck in the middle

8

Verge Score

Another year of iterative hardware and smart software tweaks for the world’s most popular smartwatch.

Victoria Song
Meta’s new smart glasses are coming this week

What to expect from Meta’s Connect 2025 conference.

Jay Peters
Meta leaks its new smart glasses with a displayMeta leaks its new smart glasses with a display

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