Wearables

We’ve all been annoyed by someone taking a loud call in a quiet room, and now a Japanese tech company has unveiled a creative, if somewhat bizarre, solution. The Mutalk is a Bluetooth mouthpiece that “mutes” users who speak into it.

It's a brave move to launch a pair of noise-canceling true-wireless earphones on the same day that Apple announces an update to its mighty AirPods Pro buds, but that exactly what audio titan Bose has done with the QuietComfort Earbuds II.

Apple has announced the next-generation Apple Watch Series 8 as well as an upgraded Apple Watch SE, its entry-level wearable. The watches feature new temperature sensing tech, Crash Detection, international roaming and more detailed health tracking.

If you think your Apple Watch is as capable as a smartwatch can get … well, Apple has something to say about that. The company has announced the Apple Watch Ultra, with "a wide range of features built for endurance, exploration, and adventure."

Shoes with lots of cushioning may be nice and comfy, but they're not ideal for all situations. Wahu shoes are designed with that fact in mind, as their built-in pneumatic cushioning system can be switched between three different levels as needed.

Forget the metaverse, our own reality just needs a little augmentation. Lenovo has announced a new wearable display called the Lenovo Glasses T1, which can connect to phones and computers to watch video, play games or work on a larger virtual screen.

Amazfit kicked off the fourth generation of its GT series smartwatches earlier this year with the launch of the GTS 4 Mini, and has now added two more models at IFA 2022, which boast dual-band GPS supporting five satellite systems.

It's been a while since Fitbit updated its heath-focused wearable lines, but that's changed today with the launch of new versions of its Sense and Versa smartwatches, together with the Inspire fitness tracker.

Grado Labs is not a company to blindly follow the latest trends, focusing instead on consistently delivering top-notch sound. For its new Statement X Series, the headphone veterans embrace the beauty of exotic woods while also going big on drivers.

Sporting brand adidas has become the latest company to employ Powerfoyle solar-charging technology to keep the wireless music playing. The RPT-02 SOL wireless headphones have also been made using post-consumer recycled plastic.

For years Bose pretty much ruled the ANC-headphones roost. Then Sony threw down an impressive gauntlet. And now Sennheiser is looking to challenge both with the launch of the Momentum 4 Wireless over-ears, which boast a 60-hour battery life.

LG has announced the latest Tone Free true wireless earphones, including a flagship pair that combine active noise cancellation with head-tracking spatial audio for an immersive mobile listening experience.

It's been a while since V-Moda updated its Crossfade Wireless headphones, but now the series has a new flagship – with the company promising that an improved sound and a longer battery life will add up to "the most immersive club experience ever."

Seven years after the death knell was sounded for Google Glass, the tech giant is returning to the well of augmented reality to produce another set of smart eyewear, which it will trial publicly from next month.

Amazfit has launched a new compact-but-powerful smartwatch called the GTS 4 Mini, which offers a 70 percent screen-to-body ratio, can go the distance with a 15-day per-charge battery, and comes with over a hundred activity tracking modes built in.