UK school bans Fitbits over calorie-counting, step-watching eating disorder fears
A girls' school is banning Fitbits and smartwatches after pupils skipped lunch due to tracking data.
Apple could use micro-LED display for its wearable devices
Analyst believes the move could be part of Apple's strategy to cut reliance on Samsung for displays.
Gear Fit2 software update optimises its heart rate and exercise-tracking abilities
The new firmware makes tracking fitness progress more effective.
Tim Cook is testing an Apple Watch prototype to fight diabetes
Future Apple Watch could continuously track blood sugar levels without breaking the skin.
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Woman claims Fitbit device exploded on her wrist and left her with second-degree burns
'It was either defective or really mad I was sitting still so long,' the woman said.
Verily introduces Study Watch that keeps health data encrypted
The company said this investigational device will not be available for sale.
Samsung releases Outdoor, Travel and Sports watchfaces for Gear S3
These functional watchfaces can be downloaded from the Samsung Gear App Store.
Meet BB-8: Star Wars at the heart of initiative offering VR headsets to children in hospitals
Starlight Virtual Reality is partnering with Star Wars: Force for Change and Google.
Scientists aim for flexible gadgets in five years after graphene OLED breakthrough
For the first time, scientists have been able to replace OLED electrodes with flexible graphene.
Compound is a retro VR shooter inspired by Wolfenstein 3D, and you can play the demo right now
Incredible-looking Steam VR title oozes the pixelated charm of our retro favourites.
Gear S3 value pack update rolling out with enhancements for Health, Reminder apps and more
The update improves Accessibility features of the smartwatch to offer more control over the display.
Apple Watch 3 tipped to have 4G connection and launch alongside iPhone 8
Supply chain sources claim the next Apple Watch will have its own 4G connection.
How to update your smartwatch to Android Wear 2.0
The latest version of Android Wear is now seeding for Polar M600, Fossil Q Wander, Q Marshal and more.
Android Wear 2.0 update starts rolling out to select watches from Fossil, Casio and Tag Heuer
Other Android wear watches will have to wait as Google is fixing a bug-related issue.
Samsung seeding firmware update for Gear S3 Frontier and Classic with various new features
The update brings additional features for Samsung native apps such as S Voice and Samsung Health.
Quark VR shows off wireless HTC Vive with prototype cord-cutting system
Streaming device means more mobility and less tripping over cables.
Samsung Gear S3 Classic gets new LTE version in the US
The LTE model will be available for purchase from AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.
Fossil to offer 300 smartwatches this year to establish them as a fashion trend
Brands like Skagen, DKNY, Michael Kors and Marc Jacobs will be part of the trend.
Google Glass is far from dead, at least in this tractor factory
Factories and medical companies continue to use Google Glass long after it became a consumer flop.
Airline passenger suffers burns after headphones catch fire during flight from Beijing to Melbourne
The lithium-ion battery in the device identified as the likely cause of the fire.
The Tag Heuer Connected Modular 45 - the ultimate luxury smartwatch?
Luxury watchmaker reveals highly customisable, modular Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch.
How to get started with Android Wear 2.0
Check out these tips to take advantage of new changes and features in the latest Android Wear version.
That's handy: Kerv contactless payment ring launches in UK for £100
Kerv lets you tap-to-pay without the need for a bank card or mobile phone.
Gear S3 Frontier software update brings performance and stability improvements
The update bundles a new feature called Jansky Wearable.
What are Snapchat Spectacles and where to buy them in the UK?
A guide to Snap Inc's whacky wearable and where to find them.
'Star Trek' earphones that translate foreign languages in real-time to go on sale by late 2017
Waverly Labs' Pilot earpieces can be pre-ordered now for $250.
Facebook's Oculus slashes price of virtual reality gear by $200
'This price drop was as inevitable as it is beneficial,' Oculus' Jason Rubin said.
LG is working on a SteamVR headset to rival HTC Vive
Reports indicate PC-grade headset will use Valve's SteamVR tracking technology.
Huawei Watch 2: Next-gen Android Wear with battery that lasts 25 days
The Huawei Watch 2 and Watch 2 Classic made their debut at MWC and will be available soon.
Withings Steel HR review: The subtle smartwatch
A sleek and subtle smartwatch for those who don't want a computer on their wrist.
Google boasts 'significant transition' in VR tech with new mixed reality concept
Google is working on a way to make VR more inclusive by letting spectators share the experience.
Fitbit bought wearables rival Pebble for a pittance
Crowdfunding darling and smartwatch creator purchased for around a third of alleged Intel bid in 2016.
World's first Braille smartwatch for the blind to begin shipping next month
Dot smartwatch features a tactile watch face that lets users read messages, directions and more.
Step counting fitness apps could be doing more harm than good, expert says
"But why is 10,000 steps important? What's big about 10,000?" Dr Greg Hager asked.
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