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Peloton lays off 11 percent of its staff just a few months after launching its AI hardware

Peloton said on Friday that it’s cutting around 11 percent of its staff, mostly impacting “engineers working on technology and enterprise-related efforts,” reports Bloomberg. Last August, Peloton laid off six percent of its workforce and told investors it would continue layoffs globally in 2026, in an attempt to cut at least $100 million of annual […]

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I wear lots of technology for a living, ask me anything

Hello, friends. It’s time for another exclusive AMA for Verge subscribers, and this time, I’ll be your host. I cover everything from wearables to dystopian cursed tech like at-home urine labs and belligerent AI companions. At times, my job calls for flirting with Grok’s AI girlfriend for 24 hours or coercing weird AI video apps […]

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This ring watch squeezes in heart rate, sleep, and fitness tracking

It’s not a household name, but Rogbid has been churning out budget-friendly smart wearables for around a decade. Its latest creation capitalizes on the recent trend of functional ring watches, but unlike Timex and Casio’s wearables that don’t do much more than tell time, the Rogbid Fusion includes smart functionality like fitness tracking, heart rate […]

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Strava and Komoot finally bring offline maps to Apple Watch

Strava and Komoot – two of the most popular apps for cyclists, hikers, and runners – are each bringing offline maps to the Apple Watch, ending a major source of frustration for many. Now you can easily see routes and record your workouts all in your preferred app, without having to bring along a relatively […]

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Xreal sues Viture over AR glasses patent

You know a gadget category is starting to go mainstream when patent lawsuits start cropping up. Today, Xreal filed a lawsuit in the US against Viture, alleging the firm is infringing on a patent for its AR glasses technology. According to Xreal’s press release, the suit was filed in the United States District Court for […]

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Garmin now offers nutrition tracking

Garmin announced that it’s adding nutrition tracking to the Garmin Connect app as a perk for users with a Garmin Connect Plus subscription. The feature lets users “track their calories and macros (proteins, fats and carbs) and receive Active Intelligence insights to help them achieve their nutrition goals,” according to Garmin. To log foods, you […]

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Pebble’s round smartwatch is getting a reboot

It’s time to reboot another OG Pebble smartwatch – specifically, the round-faced Time Round, which is getting a follow-up more than a decade after its original launch. The new Pebble Round 2 improves upon its predecessor with longer battery life and a larger 1.3-inch touchscreen display, ditching the chunky bezel that surrounded the original Time […]

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Beats’ new Powerbeats Fit earbuds are down to $180

It’s almost the New Year, and time to treat yourself to a new pair of earbuds — especially if one of your resolutions for 2026 is to work out more. If you find yourself reading this and nodding, take a look at the Beats Powerbeats Fit, a recent upgrade of Beats’ Fit Pro earbuds that […]

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The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones

Some people rarely lose things. Wallets are always exactly where they’re supposed to be, keys never go missing, and remotes never slip between the couch cushions. And then there’s the rest of us — the folks who can’t ever seem to find the thing that was right there a few seconds ago. For us, there […]

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In 2025, wearables made a hard pivot to AI

Years from now, I’ll look back at 2025 as the year when a fundamental shift happened in wearable technology. Over the last decade, the category has been synonymous with health and fitness. In many ways, that association is still the primary one. But this year, I’ve seen an increasing number of tech companies pitch another […]

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