Gadgets & Wearables

Samsung is looking at a way to put a fingerprint scanner inside a smart ring. The idea is that simply sliding the ring onto your finger could be enough to identify you, letting you unlock your phone or approve payments without doing anything else.

The Redmi Band 4 has arrived in China, and Xiaomi hasn’t changed a huge amount this time around. There’s a slightly nicer design, a longer maximum battery life claim and the same familiar screen, all for around $25.

The Band 4 sits at the very bottom of Xiaomi’s fitness tracker range. It’s aimed at people who want the basics, without spending much money or worrying ...

Lemi Berhanu won the 2026 Amsterdam Marathon wearing a Garmin Forerunner 255, a running watch that first launched more than four years ago. Gadgets & Wearables contacted the Ethiopian runner’s representatives after the race and received confirmation of the exact model.

Berhanu crossed the finish line on Sunday, October 18, in 2:03:33, missing the Amsterdam cours...

AliveCor KardiaMobile 6L 8.1 Design and portability 9.0/10 ECG recording 9.0/10 Ease of use 8.0/10 Kardia app 7.5/10 Value for money 7.0/10 Pros – Compact and extremely lightweight – Six-lead ECG provides...

Garmin has a growing problem with its Connect IQ Store. Developers are waiting up to two weeks to get new watch faces and apps approved, and Garmin has confirmed that an unusually large influx of submissions is behind the delays.

The situation has become frustrating enough that developers are openly questioning how Garmin manages its app store. Some are also pointin...