The Ultimate Guide to Wearables

2026 · Kiwi Edition

Wearables encompass a diverse range of technology devices designed to be worn on the body, seamlessly integrating with our daily lives to enhance health, fitness, communication, and productivity. This dynamic field includes smartwatches, fitness trackers, hearables, smart glasses, and even smart clothing, which are transforming industries from healthcare to enterprise operations.

Exploring this tag will immerse readers in the evolving landscape of wearable technology, highlighting innovations that track vital signs, facilitate remote healthcare monitoring, and boost workplace efficiency. The stories showcase how major tech companies and emerging startups alike are shaping the future of wearables, with advancements in sensors, connectivity, and AI-powered features.

Readers interested in understanding the impact of wearables on lifestyle, business, and wellbeing will find valuable insights here—covering product launches, market trends, expert analyses, and thoughtful reviews. Whether it's the latest smartwatch, breakthroughs in medical-grade wearables, or the challenges of security and adoption, these stories offer a comprehensive view of how wearable technology is increasingly woven into the fabric of everyday life.

Kiwi Wearables news
Analyst Insights
Smart glasses drive 44% growth in global XR shipments
IDC · Wearables · Gaming
Last month
Reviews
Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade
Headphones
Last week
Hands-on review: OPPO Watch S smartwatch
Gadgets
Last month
Hands-on Review: Apple Watch SE 3 the sleek, stylish and irresistible option
Retina Display
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: Narwal Flow
Home automation
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular
Sustainability
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Suunto Race 2 Sports Watch
iOS
Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Hands-on Review: OPPO Watch X2 smartwatch
Contactless payments
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Expert columns
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
By Andrew Burnet of Milestone Systems Interim
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Meta's demo didn't crash, the Wi-Fi did
By RUCKUS Networks
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
A wake-up call for sleep health - the role of smartwatches in diagnosing sleep disorders
By Shehaan Fernando of Philips APAC
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Interviews
Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung's AI companion push
Discussing Software Updates
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Recent news
Blackmagic adds Apple Watch control to iPhone camera app
About iOS
Yesterday
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About Short Message Service
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About Social Media
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Apple sets hybrid WWDC dates with AI updates expected
About iOS
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Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech
About Software Updates
Last month
Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data
About Data Protection
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Privacy-first AI smart glasses run models on-device
About Data Protection
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Vusion & Qualcomm unveil AI-native vision for retail
About Productivity
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Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display
About Mobile gaming
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Oppo Watch S with ECG launches in New Zealand at NZD $399
About iOS
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app
About Storage
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push
About Cloud Services
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Siemens deepens Nvidia AI pact & unveils digital twin tools
About Manufacturing
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Belkin unveils new chargers & Switch 2 case for ANZ
About Gaming
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About Education, Learning & Training
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