Smart Wearables Market

Tech Wrap March 17: Apple AirPods Max 2, POCO X8 Pro series, Oura Ring 4

Apple launches AirPods Max 2 with H2. POCO launches X8 Pro, X8 Pro Max. Oura Ring 4 launched. OPPO K14 5G and Vivo T5x launched. Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G. Nvidia DLSS 5. Fujifilm instax mini 13 launched

Oura enters India with 'Ring 4' health-tracking wearable: Price, features

Oura Ring 4 will be available in India through Croma stores and Amazon starting March 18, with prices starting at Rs 28,900 and an optional membership required to unlock full health insights

Contractors used to review smart glasses data and content, says Meta

Meta has confirmed that contractors review data shared with Meta AI by Ray-Ban Meta glasses users, saying privacy filters are applied after reports claimed reviewers saw sensitive details

Meta's AI glasses under scrutiny as workers flag users' private footage

Two Swedish newspapers report that Meta's AI smart glasses are allegedly recording private and intimate footage, with contractors in Kenya tasked with reviewing the content to train the AI systems

Meta AI glasses can now amplify voices in live conversations: What's new

The new v21 update adds Conversation Focus for clearer in-person audio and a Meta AI-powered Spotify feature to Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta smart glasses

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 AI glasses now available in India: Check price, features

Meta has brought its second-gen Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to India with better battery life, upgraded 3K video capture and new India-focused AI features, similar to the Oakley Meta HSTN models

Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses now available in India: Check price, features

Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses arrive in India with 3K video capture, Meta AI features, and up to eight hours of battery life, offering a rugged alternative to Ray-Ban Meta models

Meta Connect 2025: Ray-Ban Display, New Oakley smart glasses announced

At Connect 2025, Meta launched its first display-equipped Ray-Ban glasses, alongside upgraded Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, Oakley Vanguard, and new features for Quest headsets

Boult becomes GoBoult, aiming for ₹1K cr sales and international expansion

Boult rebrands as GoBoult with an aim to target premium categories in wearables and hearables. The company plans international expansion and an IPO, despite production challenges

Meta Aria Gen 2 glasses for research hint at what's next for its wearables

Meta Aria Gen 2 smartglasses features full eye-tracking system, 3D hand-tracking system, and Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO) for enhanced spatial awareness

Ray-Ban Meta glasses up for pre-order in India ahead of May 19 availability

Customers can now pre-order the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses via Ray-Ban's official website. The full collection will be available for purchase starting May 19

Meta's next-gen smart glasses could get 'super-sensing' vision: What is it

With this feature, Meta smart glasses could recognise people by their names and trigger context-aware reminders

Apple to expand Vision line with Meta Ray-Ban style smart glasses: Report

Apple's smart glasses will likely be powered by custom chips based on those found in the Apple Watch, specifically tuned to handle input from multiple cameras

Audio giant Bose invests Rs 173 cr in India's wearables brand Noise

Global audio giant Bose Corporation has invested USD 20 million (about Rs 173 crore) in Noise, an Indian smart wearables brand. This funding follows Bose's initial investment in Noise's maiden funding in December 2023, wherein Noise reportedly raised USD 10 million at a valuation of USD 420 million from the American brand. Noise Co-Founder Amit Khatri took to LinkedIn to share the news in a post titled "A New Chapter Begins for Noise". "Thrilled to share that Bose has reinvested USD 20 million in Noise. Last year, we welcomed Bose Corporation as a strategic investor -- and their belief in our vision helped us push the boundaries in wearables and audio innovation. "This isn't just about funding -- it's about building value, scale, and experiences that truly resonate with the next generation of consumers. We're incredibly grateful for Bose's continued trust -- and even more excited about what we're building next," Khatri wrote. Noise's valuation post this round was not made clear.

Apple files patent for multiple smart rings that can work in unity: Report

Reportedly, patent documents suggest that Apple might be working on three separate ring device with separate functionalities such as health tracking, voice-assistant, and gesture control

Samsung Galaxy Ring to get Galaxy Buds-like case for charging: Report

Samsung is reportedly estimating up to nine days of battery life on the Galaxy Ring, which could be further extended when paired with a charging case

Samsung Galaxy Ring could cost as much as latest Galaxy Watch: Details here

Moreover, Samsung could introduce a new pair-tier on its companion app exclusive to Galaxy Ring for AI-powered health insights

Meta's next device could be AI-powered earbuds with integrated cameras

Facebook's parent company is exploring the new AI-powered smart wearable device under the codename "Camerabuds"

China's HONOR mulls smart wearable to rival Samsung Galaxy Ring: Report

HONOR CEO in a statement to CNBC said that the "HONOR ring" will be a part of the company's broader focus on health

Samsung Galaxy Ring will feature 'leading sensors and technologies': Report

The teaser video during the Galaxy Unpacked event showcased the Galaxy Ring with a smooth metallic finish on the outside and multiple sensors on the inside