Smartwatch Newswire

Systolic style: meet the medical-grade smartwatch revolutionising blood pressure monitoring

An estimated one-third of adults in England have high blood pressure, with research showing that many are unaware of their condition. But thanks to the new Huawei Watch D3, monitoring blood pressure is easier, accurate and more stylish than ever

All the News That’s Fit: Smartwatch disclaimer, sprinting’s super power and toxic shellfish

For The Union-Tribune Not-so-smartwatches Increasingly, people are wearing smartwatches to track a variety of health concerns, from steps and heart rate to quality of sleep. But in a new study published in the journal Sensors, researchers found that while …

Elizabeth Moselakgomo smartwatch case postponed to October 27

The case involving three men accused of offences relating to a smartwatch allegedly belonging to murdered Kempton Park runner Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo has been postponed to October 27 for a bail application. Kenneth Chibuzor, Stephen Mohlakwane …

Garmin releases major update to high-end smartwatches with numerous changes and improvements

ⓘ GarminGarmin's new beta update is also available on the Fenix 7X Pro, pictured. Garmin has released a major new update to many of its older high-end smartwatches. Available to download globally, the new update promises to address nine overarching …

Antigravity A1: The 360° drone gets a controller, smartwatch control and LTE

For the average consumer, the €75 remote controller is considerably more compelling. It offers a classic drone control experience. While pairing it with the Vision goggles won't transform the A1 into a lightning-fast FPV racer, initial flight tests …

Elizabeth Moselakgomo case: 3 men back in court over stolen smart watch

Kenneth Chibuzor, Stephen Sekhukhune and Danial Moat appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court over the smartwatch linked to slain runner Elizabeth Moselakgomo The three men face charges including theft, possession of stolen property and money …

Best smart watches for 2026: From Samsung to Garmin, here are the seven best buys for every budget

Whether you’re looking to track your step count, sleep or even more advanced health insights, smart watches have come a long way in the past 10 years. In 2026, the very best on the market not only deliver best-in-class fitness and health insights, but they …

Two granted bail in case involving slain runner’s smartwatch

Two of the three men accused in a case involving the smartwatch belonging to slain runner Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo have been granted bail, while the first accused remains in custody as the state seeks to verify his immigration documents. The matter …

The COROS Pace 4 is a smartwatch for running and clear reasons to buy over Wear OS

Acclaimed Japanese marathon champion Suguru Osako’s special edition COROS Pace 4 lasts a whopping 19 days on a single charge, including over 41 hours of real-time GPS tracking. If you’re a runner, chances are, you’re already using a COROS smartwatch. But …

Amazfit smartwatch gets two new updates in quick succession

Amazfit recently issued two updates for the Balance 2 smartwatch. This older wearable was last updated in mid-September with firmware version 6.3.25.3, which added a new HYROX Analysis feature and a screen free device management tool. The two latest …

Amazfit smartwatch users get new navigation feature in update

The Amazfit Active Max smartwatch is receiving another update. Firmware version 3.25.0.1, also known as the October 2026 update, has landed a couple of months after the last release. This earlier version 3.20.0.1 release brought support for Zepp training …

Does your smartwatch sell your location data?

After 100 days with the Google Fitbit Air, these 6 settings are the only ones that matter

Although I've tested a few smart bands and trackers, the Google Fitbit Air was the first dedicated fitness tracker I owned and used extensively. The Fitbit Air has also been strapped to my wrist the longest, outlasting any of my smartwatches. After …

4 Samsung Galaxy Watch Apps That Can Upgrade Your Daily Drive

Smartwatches have evolved from being simple fitness and health tracking devices to powerful wearable computers that can run apps independently to complement your smartphone experience and make everyday activities more convenient. Samsung's Galaxy Watch …

Garmin smartwatches: New feature reportedly slashes battery life in half

ⓘ GarminA new feature can halve the battery life of Garmin smartwatches An otherwise practical feature on Garmin smartwatches comes with a noticeable drawback. Keeping the wearables constantly listening for a wake word to activate voice controls …

Amazon Great Indian sale: Popular smartwatches from Samsung, Boat and others at 50% or more discount

If a new smartwatch has been on your wish list, the Amazon Great Indian sale may be a good moment to buy one. Popular brands, including Samsung and Boat, are offering several models at 50 per cent or more off their listed prices, putting feature-packed …

Garmin Goes Into Clearance Mode on vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch, Slashing It Nearly 40% to a Record Low

If you’ve got high hopes of setting a new year’s resolution for yourself to run more, take my advice. Start now. Your lofty goals of strapping up your running sneakers multiple times a week is going to be a lot harder to do once the temperature has dropped …

Millions of drivers risk fines and penalty points amid confusion over smartwatch laws

19 October 2026 Millions of motorists may be breaking the law without realising it by using smartwatches behind the wheel, the RAC has warned. Millions risk fines over smartwatch confusion New research suggests more than a third of drivers who admit to …

After smartwatches and smart rings, wearable patches might be the next step in health tracking

Smartwatches have made health tracking mainstream, while smart rings have offered a more discreet way to monitor sleep, activity and recovery. The next step can be wearables that do away with both the watch face and the ring altogether. We have already …

iVerify Raises $17 Million Led by Sands Capital and Entropy Ventures With Strategic Participation From National Bank of ...

Chris Eng Partner at Sands Capital joins the board and Morgan Stanley Global CISO Alonzo Ellis joins as a board observer BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND & NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iVerify, the leader in …

Remesh Launches AI-Moderated Video Interviews with Remy

Remy Interviews are one-on-one video interviews conducted by Remy, the AI research agent built into Remesh. NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Remesh, the AI-powered platform for conversational research, today announced …

ZenaTech Details ZenaWorx Drone-Based Construction Intelligence Platform Targeting AI Data Center Development

ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech” or the “Company”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI ( …

Rocket Doctor Named Finalist in 8th Annual Digital Health & AI Awards at HLTH 2026

Rocket Doctor AI Inc. (CSE:AIDR) VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rocket Doctor AI Inc. (CSE: AIDR, OTC: AIRDF, Frankfurt: 939) ("Rocket Doctor AI" or the "Company") is pleased to …

ResNav Launches RecordVault, Turning Historical HR and Payroll Data Into a Working Asset

RecordVault turns historical HR and payroll data and documents into insights for turnover, compensation, and retention decisions, with audit-ready records. STONEHAM, MA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ResNav Solutions, the …

Reign.com and WooCommerce Partner to Bring AI-Native Checkout and Payments to More Than Four Million Online Stores

Direct-response and subscription brands growing on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook get an open alternative to closed platforms, without leaving WooCommerce. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reign.com, the AI-native …

MedScout Launches Scout AI and the MedScout MCP to Advance Commercial Intelligence for MedTech Teams

Scout AI builds target lists, briefs, outreach and routes inside MedScout, while the MedScout MCP brings intelligence into Claude, Copilot, Gemini and ChatGPT. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MedScout, the commercial …

GEIOS Partner Prof. Ladislaus Rybach Delivers Distinguished Lecture on Deep Geothermal Power at IAH 2026

Co-authored lecture in Budapest presented nanotechnology approaches to one of geothermal energy's oldest problems: hot rock that resists extraction HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Professor Ladislaus Rybach …

Originality.ai Launches Next-Generation AI Detection Models to Tackle Mixed Human-AI and Humanized Writing

The most advanced and accurate AI detector for mixed and humanized AI writing. COLLINGWOOD, ONTARIO, CANADA, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As generative AI becomes more sophisticated, the challenge of identifying AI-written content is evolving …

Computational Biology Pioneer Lawrence Hunter Joins Sage Bionetworks’ Board of Directors

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sage Bionetworks is pleased to welcome Lawrence (Larry) Hunter, PhD, to its Board of Directors. Hunter is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, where he moved …

Veteran-Owned Visionary AI Partners Publishes 12-Question Guide to Hiring an AEO or GEO Agency

Milford, Conn. AEO and GEO agency gives founder-led service businesses a free 12-question checklist for comparing AI visibility providers MILFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Visionary AI Partners (https:// …

Mancomm Grant Gives OTI Education Centers a Free Digital Classroom Companion

A free year of RegLogic's digital classroom for up to 1,000 OTI instructors: current regulations, shared course materials and class discussions in one place. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mancomm, Inc., publisher …

Italia Media Art Festival 2026: Digital Art, Innovation and International Exhibitions in Italy and Venezuela

IMAF 2026 presents 17 video artworks in Rome, then heads to Maker Faire and Caracas before its Grand International Exhibition in Zagarolo, November 20–22. ROMA, ROME, ITALY, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The third edition of the Italia …

In-Flight Entertainment System Market Analysis Report Covering Demand Trends and Competitive Landscape

The Business Research Company’s In-Flight Entertainment System Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The in-flight entertainment …

The In-Flight Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Services Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.4% through 2030

The Business Research Company’s In-Flight Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Services Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The in-flight …

Docsie Launches AI Video Analyzer That Finds Every Moment in Your Footage

New AI video analyzer reads frames and audio together to find moments, read on-screen text and count events, linking every finding to its frame for review. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Docsie today launched …

The Industrial Drones Market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 14.9%, reaching a value of $34 billion by 2030.

The Business Research Company’s Industrial Drones Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The industrial drones sector has seen …

49% of Workers Say AI Worry Has Hurt Their Mental Health, Rising to 71% of Gen Z, Study Finds

New research finds 56% of workers fear AI could replace some or all of their work within five years, rising to 66% of Gen Z. CUMMING, GA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artificial intelligence has moved from pilot program …

The Implantable Medical Device Batteries Market Outlook Improves as Global Demand Increases

The Business Research Company’s Implantable Medical Device Batteries Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The implantable …

Rig Names Kansas City's Best Mobile Diesel Mechanics in 2026 Readers' Choice Awards

Award ranks the metro's mobile diesel mechanics on completed jobs and driver votes, as most Kansas City truck breakdowns are fixed roadside without a tow. KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Affordable …