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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is set to be unveiled at Apple's September 9 event, featuring a larger display with always-on upgrades, a new S11 chip for better performance, 5G and satellite connectivity for enhanced outdoor use, and potential new health sensors like high blood pressure detection, along with updated watch faces.
The upcoming AirPods Pro 3 are expected to feature a new H3 chip for improved firmware updates and audio capabilities, enhanced active noise cancellation, a slightly redesigned and smaller charging case, new health sensors including heart rate and temperature monitoring, and a live translation feature possibly requiring the H3 chip. The launch is anticipated at Apple's September 9 event.
The upcoming AirPods Pro 3 are rumored to include two new health sensors, but details about the translation or release have been delayed, indicating ongoing development or localization issues.
The upcoming AirPods Pro 3 may include health sensors for heart rate and temperature, but the much-anticipated live translation feature might not be ready at launch and could be added later via software update, according to an anonymous source. Apple is expected to unveil the device alongside new iPhone and Apple Watch models next week.
Apple is expected to launch the AirPods Pro 3 alongside the iPhone 17, featuring a slightly smaller case, removal of the pairing button, improved audio quality, enhanced noise cancellation, new health sensors like heart-rate and temperature monitoring, and a new H3 chipset, with official details likely revealed at the September 9 event.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected to be released in September 2023, likely around September 8 for the announcement and September 19 for availability, featuring upgrades like a new display, faster chip, and new health and connectivity features such as blood pressure detection, satellite messaging, and 5G.
Sennheiser unveils new headphones at CES, including the Momentum Sport earbuds with heart rate and body temperature sensors, IP55 rating, and adaptive noise cancellation, as well as the flagship Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds with Qualcomm's AptX Lossless technology and adaptive noise cancellation. Additionally, the company introduces the Accentum Plus over-ear noise-canceling headphones with up to 50 hours of battery life and touch controls. The devices will be released in the coming months, with prices ranging from $229.95 to $329.95.
The Apple executive responsible for breakthrough hardware technologies such as multitouch, health sensors, Touch ID, and Face ID is retiring from the company. Steve Hotelling, who has been with Apple for two decades, played a significant role in the development of innovative technologies used in the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro headset. His responsibilities will be distributed among other executives, with Alan Gilchrist taking over the camera and depth sensor teams, and Wei Chen taking over display technologies. Apple's hardware technologies group continues to work on various projects, including a custom 5G cellular modem and a non-invasive blood sugar sensor.
The Google Pixel Watch 2 focuses on internal improvements, such as better battery life, faster performance, and new health sensors. The design remains largely unchanged from the previous model. The watch runs on WearOS 4 and offers features like watch backup and restore, real-time safety checks, and medical ID. It also includes new workout detection, heart rate notifications, and 6 new watch faces. The review highlights the watch's daily usage basics, including hardware features and fitness tracking capabilities. The GPS and heart rate accuracy of the watch are also tested and found to be solid.
Xiaomi has announced the Watch 2 Pro, a smartwatch powered by Wear OS and Snapdragon W5+. The watch features a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, health sensors including heart rate monitoring and bioelectrical impedance analysis, and 150 sports modes. It runs on the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The watch supports Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi, and dual-band GNSS, with an eSIM version available for LTE connectivity. The starting price for the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro is £229.99.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a highly flexible and stretchable digital display material that emits a fluorescent pattern, with potential applications in wearable electronics, health sensors, and foldable computer screens. The material can bend in half and stretch to more than twice its original length while still emitting a clear image. The researchers combined knowledge from various fields to create a new class of material that integrates stretchable polymers and thermally activated delayed fluorescence, allowing for highly efficient light emission. The team is working on further developments, including additional colors and improved efficiency and performance.
Google is preparing to launch Pixel Watch 2 later this year. The original Pixel Watch had a solid health suite but poor battery life, thick bezels, and an outdated chipset. The Pixel Watch 2 needs to improve on these areas, especially the chipset, which could be upgraded to Exynos W920 or Snapdragon W5+. The design could also be improved by thinning out the bezels and increasing the display size. Support for health sensors, such as SpO2, could also be added.
The Apple Watch has saved another life by detecting blood clots in the lungs, a condition that the watch doesn't officially detect. Meanwhile, a study shows that the Apple Watch can assist in predicting pain episodes for Sickle Cell disease sufferers. Apple has been trying to crack blood glucose measurements to help diabetics for years, and the company's largest customer, Rockley Photonics, specializes in sensors that read multiple blood signals without the use of medical equipment. The intended medical purposes of the Apple Watch could be just the beginning.