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I ditched Fitbit and Samsung Health tracking for this private alternative

13 September 2026 at 17:00

I am suspicious of fitness trackers. I'm not saying we can't trust companies to safeguard the data they generate, but it would be nice to not have to trust them in the first place. That is why I've been happy to wear a Pebble Time 2, which is the first Android-compatible product I've worn that generates health metrics without also uploading that information to the web.

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I wore a Pixel Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 9 for a week β€” the winner surprised me

12 September 2026 at 17:00

For better or worse, Wear OS smartwatches have followed the same path as Android phones: Samsung and Google dominate mind share. This year, they released the Galaxy Watch 9 and Pixel Watch 5 β€” but which to choose? I decided to wear both.

Moto Watch Ultra Launch: Everything You Need to Know

10 September 2026 at 09:52

Motorola’s $349.99 Moto Watch Ultra returns to Wear OS with LTE, Polar health tools, a two-day battery claim, and two promised OS upgrades.

The post Moto Watch Ultra Launch: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on TechRepublic.

4 Best Wear OS Smartwatches for 2026

10 September 2026 at 06:49

Pixel Watch 5 leads overall, while Galaxy Watch9, OnePlus Watch 3, and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 offer better fits for Samsung users, battery life, or outdoor use.

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Moto Watch Ultra Launch: Everything You Need to Know

10 September 2026 at 09:52

Motorola’s $349.99 Moto Watch Ultra returns to Wear OS with LTE, Polar health tools, a two-day battery claim, and two promised OS upgrades.

The post Moto Watch Ultra Launch: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on TechRepublic.

4 Best Wear OS Smartwatches for 2026

10 September 2026 at 06:49

Pixel Watch 5 leads overall, while Galaxy Watch9, OnePlus Watch 3, and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 offer better fits for Samsung users, battery life, or outdoor use.

The post 4 Best Wear OS Smartwatches for 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Origami Sensors That You Can Wear

10 September 2026 at 01:00

Origami is a wonderful art form, but as a new project from the Shibaura Institute of Technology demonstrates, it can also have applications in the world of wearable tech.

The project involved creating paper-based sensors that could be worn on the body. These sensors were designed to be self-folding into helical forms, which would allow them to adapt neatly to the wearer over a wide range of body dimensions. This was achieved by using a standard inkjet printer to print patterns onto a flat piece of paper, with the printed patterns creating a self-folding behavior in the paper itself. Copper tape was then applied to the paper in order to act as an electrode for picking up triboelectric signals and measuring galvanic skin response. The idea is that these methods could be used to quickly and easily produce custom low-cost wearable sensors for a range of applications.

We’ve featured all kinds of interesting wearable hacks over the years, from power delivery via skin to shirts that will hide you from automated surveillance system. If you’re working on your own fancy projects that hang, clip, or dangle from the human body, don’t hesitate to let us know on the tipsline.

5 Best Wireless Earbuds for Work Calls in 2026

9 September 2026 at 14:37

Sony leads overall, while Soundcore, Dell, Apple, and Bose offer better fits for value, certified meetings, Apple devices, or noise cancellation.

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5 Best Wireless Earbuds for Work Calls in 2026

9 September 2026 at 14:37

Sony leads overall, while Soundcore, Dell, Apple, and Bose offer better fits for value, certified meetings, Apple devices, or noise cancellation.

The post 5 Best Wireless Earbuds for Work Calls in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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