Apple Advances Smart Glasses Project With Custom Chip Innovation

Friday, May 9, 2025, 9:20 am more...

Reports indicate that Apple is developing bespoke chip designs intended specifically for its upcoming smart glasses. The new processor—evolved from the Apple Watch’s low-power chips—aims to boost both power efficiency and performance, pushing the tech giant further into the augmented reality space.

winbuzzer.com / Apple is Working on New Chips for AI Servers, Macs, Smart Glasses

techcrunch.com / Apple said to be developing new chips for smart glasses, Macs, and more

engadget.com / Apple's smart glasses project may use the same chips from the Watch

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Whoop Launches Next-Gen Fitness Wearables With Enhanced Health Tracking

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 12:21 pm more...

Fitness analytics firm Whoop has unveiled a series of advanced wearables—including the new Whoop 5.0 and its slimmer, ECG-enabled variant—that promise to revolutionize health monitoring. The announcement brims with high-tech bravado intended to invigorate both seasoned athletes and everyday users alike.

cnbc.com / Whoop launches two new wearables with 14-day battery life

theverge.com / Whoop wants everyone to give a whoop about the new Whoop 5.0

bloomberg.com/technology / Whoop Launches Slimmer Fitness Bands With Blood Pressure, ECG Features - Bloomberg.com

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Apple Watch Sales Falter Amid Lack of New Models

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:20 am more...

Recent reports reveal a consistent drop in global Apple Watch shipments as stagnant features leave consumers disillusioned. The slowdown is widely attributed to the absence of notable updates, casting a shadow over Apple’s wearables strategy in a competitive market.

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cnet.com / Apple Watch Shipments Sharply Decline, Dropping Nearly 20% in 2024

cnet.com / Apple Watch Shipments Continue Declining, Dropping Nearly 20% in 2024

macrumors.com / Apple Watch Sales Falling Continuously Amid Lack of New Models

appleinsider.com / Lack of updates and new models sees Apple Watch sales decline

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Oura introduces AI-driven metabolic tracking features

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9:21 am more...

Oura is upping its wearable game by rolling out AI-powered features for meal logging and glucose monitoring. Marketed as a next-level upgrade for metabolic health, the smart ring now moonlights as a personal nutritionist—proving that even fitness trackers aren’t above trying to do it all.

venturebeat.com / Ōura adds AI-driven meal and glucose tracking features with Stelo by Dexcom

theverge.com / Oura adds AI-powered glucose tracking and meal logging

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