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Meta is reportedly reviving its long-discussed smartwatch project, internally named Malibu 2, with planned release this year and features centered on Meta AI and health tracking. The effort, previously paused in 2022 as Reality Labs tightened spending, follows Meta’s broader wearables push (including AR glasses and Ray-Bans) with no official launch date yet announced.
Meta is reportedly planning to launch a Malibu 2 smartwatch with health tracking and AI features this year, alongside an updated Ray-Ban Display AR glasses, as it pursues an AR/MR roadmap that includes delayed Phoenix glasses to 2027; the move would follow Meta’s 2022 scrapped smartwatch plan and heighten competition with Apple, Google, Samsung, and others.
Meta Platforms is reviving its shelved smartwatch project, code-named Malibu 2, with plans for a 2026 launch that includes health-tracking features and a built-in Meta AI assistant, positioning it to compete with Apple and Google’s wearables.
Amazon's Presidents’ Day sale drops the Apple Watch 11 (GPS, 42mm) to $299 from $399, a $100 cut on a 2025-updated model praised for battery life and health features like ECG and sleep tracking.
After canceling the LTE data plan on his Galaxy Watch 5, the Android Central writer switched to a Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi smartwatch and saved about $120 a year while still using most features—offline music and maps, calls/texts via the connected phone, and workout tracking. He argues LTE isn’t essential if you carry your phone, notes Garmin watches work well without LTE, and invites readers to share whether data on a smartwatch is a must. He also acknowledges some data-dependent features (like satellite SOS) exist on certain models.
Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for $299 (down from $399), a record-low price for the 2025 model. The GPS 42mm variant lasts over a day on a charge and adds health features like hypertension alerts and Sleep Score, with four color options.
Samsung has cut the Galaxy Watch 7 to a record-low $169.99 on Amazon to clear older stock, highlighting strong fitness tracking, long battery life, wireless charging, and Android-friendly features as solid value for smartwatch buyers.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic are currently discounted on Amazon, with prices as low as $280 for the 30-mm Bluetooth version and $433 for the Watch8 Classic, offering features like a 1.5-inch AMOLED screen, health tracking, and improved interface with Wear OS 6, though battery life varies between models.
The Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for a record-low price of $299, offering a 25% discount, with features like sleep tracking, hypertension notifications, and support for 5G networks, making it a highly recommended buy especially for iPhone users.
The Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro is available at Amazon for $61.60, down from $99, offering a 38% discount. It features a long-lasting battery, health tracking, GPS, and messaging capabilities, making it a great value under $100.
Motorola announced the Moto Watch at CES, boasting up to 13 days of battery life, Polar-powered health tracking, dual-frequency GPS, and open-source software, setting it apart from competitors like Apple and Google.
The Fitbit Charge 6 is currently on sale for $99.95 at Amazon, offering a $60 discount and making it the lowest price ever. It features over 40 exercise modes, built-in GPS, sleep and stress tracking, and functions as a smartwatch with notifications and contactless payments, all with up to seven days of battery life.
Belkin announced the UltraCharge Modular Charging Dock at CES 2026, a versatile 3-in-1 charger that supports various smartwatches including Samsung, Google Pixel, and Apple Watch, along with wireless earbuds and smartphones, with a customizable design that requires users to supply their own smartwatch charging puck. It will be available in select markets for $64.99 in Q1 2026.
Pebble has introduced the Pebble Round 2, a minimalist, circular smartwatch with a color e-paper display, multi-week battery life, and support for simple health tracking, set to be showcased at CES 2026. It features a sleek design with multiple color options and is based on reusing previous Pebble designs and open-source software, with preorders now available.
Garmin has discounted its Vívoactive 5 smartwatch to $192, offering a feature-rich device with a bright AMOLED display, extensive health and fitness tracking, built-in GPS, and a long battery life, making it a versatile option for fitness enthusiasts at a reduced price.