Author: Anna Kentick
Anna Kentick is GeekBlog's wearables and health-tech writer, covering smartwatches, fitness trackers, smart rings and connected health devices. From the Apple Watch, Whoop and Oura to Withings scales and budget trackers, she cuts through spec sheets and marketing claims to test what these gadgets actually do on your wrist and in daily life. Anna focuses on real-world accuracy, battery life, subscription costs and value, translating the numbers into clear, practical buying advice that helps readers pick the right device for their goals and budget.
Counterpoint says global smartwatch shipments fell 4% in Q2 2026. Huawei took the lead with a record 22% share, Apple grew 14%, and Xiaomi dropped 38%.
Garmin’s first screenless band costs $199, lasts about 10 days and asks for no subscription. Here is how the Cirqa stacks up against Fitbit Air, Whoop 5.0 and Oura Ring 5, and who should actually buy it.
The investor who called the subprime crisis says markets should tank hard enough to stop OpenAI and Anthropic from going public. Anthropic’s own prospectus, with $7.33 billion in compute costs and $518 billion in future obligations, explains a lot of why.
No smartphone in the house? A senior can still wear a smartwatch that calls for help, tracks location and keeps family informed. Here are the three routes that work, with real costs.
Singapore’s government has launched FirstDate, a Singpass-verified matchmaking service that covers the cost of your first date. It runs on a Nobel-winning algorithm, gives you 72 hours to decide, and for now only public servants aged 21 to 35 can join.
Original Medicare does not pay for a smartwatch, but some Medicare Advantage plans offer allowances that can cut the price. Here is what is covered in 2026 and how to check your plan.
A federal court rewrote Amazon’s FTC settlement payout in September, lifting the per customer cap from $51 to $200. From October 1, automatic payments start reaching people who used 11 to 20 Prime benefits in a year, a group left out of every earlier round.
A smartwatch for dementia patients can shorten a search from hours to minutes. Compare Apple Watch, AngelSense and Tranquil on real costs, tamper resistance and alerts.
Noise cameras pair an array of microphones with an automated plate reader, and at least ten US jurisdictions have deployed or piloted one. New York alone logged 15,994 noise events in a single year. The minimum fine there is $800.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max weighs 249 grams, 16 more than last year’s model at identical dimensions. Buyers are noticing, and once a case and a screen protector go on, some are reporting a phone that pushes 300 grams.