Google’s latest Pixel Watch update is all about safety, security and control

by dbadmin | Mar 3, 2026 | Google, Google Pixel Watch, News, smartwatches, Wearables

TL;DR Pixel Watch finally gets left-behind phone alerts, plus automatic phone lock on disconnect. Google is also streamlining payments and authentication with Express Pay and trusted unlock. Satellite SOS expands internationally, and Gesture control rolls back to the...

Snapdragon Wear Elite is here: The first Elite chip for watches and AI gadgets

by dbadmin | Mar 2, 2026 | News, Qualcomm, Qualcomm Snapdragon, smartwatches

TL;DR Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, its first Elite-branded processor for smartwatches. The new chip offers big increases in CPU and GPU performance, along with dedicated AI silicon for running AI models. Qualcomm says the first products with...

This affordable running watch is an awesome Garmin alternative

by dbadmin | Feb 28, 2026 | Huawei, Reviews, smartwatches

I’m pretty committed to the Garmin running watch I wear every day. Usually, it’s the Forerunner 970, but sometimes I’ll switch it up with the trail-ready Fenix 8 or the bright, colorful Instinct 3 AMOLED. The thing is, though, I know that a lot of Garmin running...

The latest from Amazfit is for runners who don’t want a scary training watch

by dbadmin | Feb 27, 2026 | Amazfit, fitness trackers, News, smartwatches, Wearables

TL;DR Amazfit introduces the new Active 3 Premium, a compact smartwatch for beginner runners. The watch pairs premium materials with Zepp Coach training plans, offline maps, advanced running metrics, and week-plus battery life. It is available now for $169.99 from...

Leak reveals high-end successor to a standout running watch, with ECG and 32-hour GPS

by dbadmin | Feb 25, 2026 | fitness trackers, Huawei, News, smartwatches

Credit: HUAWEI (via WinFuture) TL;DR The HUAWEI Watch GT Runner 2 has leaked ahead of its launch tomorrow, with official images and specs revealed. It reportedly adds ECG, HRV tracking, dual GPS, and up to 32 hours of battery life in GPS mode. Marathon legend Eliud...

Google is making Wear OS watches more self-reliant in emergencies

by dbadmin | Feb 24, 2026 | Google, Google Pixel Watch, Google Pixel Watch 4, Google Wear OS, News, Samsung Galaxy Watch, smartwatches

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is upgrading how Wear OS smartwatches deliver earthquake alerts. Wear OS watches might soon be able to deliver these safety alerts even when they are not paired with a smartphone. It’s unclear if Google plans to...