wearables

There's no doubt that people buying electronics in 2026 will face sticker shock. Consoles, phones, and components are substantially more expensive than they were even a year ago, and the pain in the wallet isn't ending any time soon. That is, of course, unless you're in the market for a new pair of smart display glasses.

What you need to know

• Google Health app is rolling out an update this week on Android and iOS that brings a massive selection of metrics to the Today tab from the Health tab.
• Main sleep session stats will now include naps (20 mins or more), alongside fixes for swimming data.
• The previous Google Health app update returned Hourly Activity to the app and kicked off Nap Recording for users.

Wearables can help users keep tabs on

Call off the search: I've tracked down the best Garmin deals of July 2026 so you don't have to go searching. Sure, the offers in this guide aren't as good as the discounts we saw during Prime Day last month, but there are a few price drops that might surprise you. These include major discounts on the Vivoactive 5, Forerunner, and beyond.

What you need to know

• Google is raising Pixel Watch 5 prices by $50, with the 41mm starting at $399 and the 45mm at $429 in the US.
• LTE variants will cost $100 more than the non-cellular versions.
• The Pixel Watch 5 comes in four colors, though the polished Warm Gold is exclusive to the smaller 41mm model.

Just a day after we learned that Google is planning to

What you need to know

• Solos' new AirGo A6 ditches the camera, prioritizing comfort, privacy, and an everyday glasses-like design.
• Despite losing the camera, the A6 still packs AI features like live translation, voice commands, messaging, reminders, and open-ear audio.
• The AirGo V2 is now available globally from $299, offering a 16MP camera, 2K video, modular frames, and up to 12 hours of battery life.
• Solos' new Privacy Kit ph

Prime Day has come and gone, but apparently Amazon missed the memo: the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, one of the best smartwatches on the market today, is still selling with a 33% discount on the retailer's site. That discount knocks the price of the 46mm watch down to its lowest price ever recorded, no strings attached.

What you need to know

• Rumors claim Samsung is working on reworking its Wearables app with a redesign that's much cleaner and fits its current One UI aesthetic.
• The app reportedly revamps the home screen with a large rendering of the user's connected Galaxy Watch, minimizing the tab's options into containers.
• The Wearables app leak also highlighted new Health features, which Samsung discussed previously before rolling out to Galaxy dev