Wearable Devices

Atlanta – September 15, 2026 -- Bark Technologies has launched a new Bark Watch built on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm LTE) platform, combining Samsung's hardware with Bark's AI-powered safety software for kids.

The device costs $10 a month for 24 months, plus a $15-a-month plan for cellular service and parental controls. Optional device protection covering accidental damage, loss, or theft is available for an additional $4 a month.

The watch replaces smartphone features with kid-focused safety tools

Built with Armor Aluminum construction and an IP68 durability rating, the watch supports standalone LTE calling, group texting, speech-to-text dictation, and text-to-speech playback for children who need reading support. It also includes built-in Emergency SOS and GPS location tracking, along with health tracking features like step count and fitness activity monitoring.

New York – September 13, 2026 -- Nanit, the baby monitor company used by more than one million families, has appointed two former wearable-tech executives to senior leadership roles as it expands beyond sleep tracking into a broader early-childhood intelligence platform.

WHOOP's former product chief joins as SVP of Product

Alexi Coffey, previously VP of Product at WHOOP, will lead product and design at Nanit. At WHOOP, she helped expand the fitness wearable into a broader health platform, overseeing product moves into longevity and women's health and the launches of WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG.

ŌURA veteran to shape company strategy

Geoff Wylde joins as SVP, Head of Strategy, after roles at ŌURA and the World Economic Forum, where he worked on policy tied to connected health technologies. Both Coffey and Wylde are parents and existing Nanit users.

Berlin – September 13, 2026 -- AULUMU, a design brand specializing in tech accessories, won a "Best of IFA 2026" award from Yanko Design on the opening day of IFA 2026 in Berlin, held September 4-8.

The brand debuted five product lines spanning charging, wearables, and carry gear

AULUMU showcased the G09 Infinite Rotation Dual-Mag Stand, the M10 Multi-Charging Dual-Mag Power Bank, the A18 smartphone case series, the C05 Apple Watch band, and the B01 and B02 functional bags at its Berlin booth.

The M10 power bank packs a 10,000mAh battery with 35W fast charging

The device also supports MagSafe wireless charging, Apple Watch charging, and includes a built-in USB-C cable. Beyond the Yanko Design recognition, the M10 previously won a 2026 Red Dot Design Award and a Bronze Award at the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).

Hoofddorp – September 12, 2026 -- EZVIZ has unveiled an expanded lineup of smart entry devices at IFA in Hall 1.2, including AI-powered video doorbells, video doorphones, and gate openers built for European homes of varying sizes and layouts.

The EP8 Ultra doorbell adds an AI screen for face recognition

The EP8 Ultra video doorbell, which launched just before IFA, upgrades on dual-lens technology that lets users see both visitors and packages at the door. It now includes a built-in interactive screen featuring AI characters and on-device AI recognition of familiar faces, designed to save energy while making entrances feel more personal. Jasmine Zhu, Product Manager of EZVIZ Europe, said the device targets specific entrance types like apartment hallways.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- Pet tech company SATELLAI unveiled new AI-powered wearables and software at IFA 2026, including its first cat tracker and a satellite-connected dog device built for off-grid use.

SATELLAI Sense AI turns raw pet data into plain-language behavior insights

The updated SATELLAI Sense AI system combines pet activity data, owner-provided details and breed context to build a behavioral baseline for each animal, then flags meaningful changes over time. Instead of showing raw metrics, it generates natural-language summaries meant to help owners spot shifts in routine early.

New Sense AI features debuting first on the Cat Tag include Pet Personality Portraits, which highlight a pet's traits based on behavior and owner input; Pet Diary, which turns daily activity logs into a narrative; and Virtual Pet Nanny, an ambient tool designed to surface unusual changes in habits.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- Pet tech company SATELLAI unveiled a new generation of AI-powered pet devices at IFA 2026, including its first wearable for cats and a satellite-connected tracker for dogs.

The company introduced SATELLAI Sense AI, a system that analyzes pet data alongside owner-provided information and breed context to translate behavior patterns into natural-language insights. Rather than just showing activity metrics, the tool aims to help owners spot meaningful changes in their pet's habits.

New Sense AI features debut on the Cat Tag

The Sense AI update brings personalized pet portraits highlighting an animal's traits and preferences, a daily pet journal that turns activity data into a narrative of the pet's day, and a virtual pet nanny that flags unusual changes in habits or activity. SATELLAI stated the tool is designed to surface behavioral insights, not to provide a medical diagnosis.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- Exoskeleton maker Hypershell closed out IFA 2026 with the global debut of its Halo model, a 2.6kg wearable robot priced for pre-order at €2,299 for a limited 200-unit "Origin Edition," with deliveries starting in November.

Halo coordinates four powered joints for full-body support

Hypershell says Halo is the first consumer exoskeleton to link four powered hip and knee joints as a single system. The device produces 1,490W peak output, delivers up to 20km of battery range, and folds down to under 8 litres so it fits in a standard backpack.

The device collected 21 awards during the five-day show

Hypershell received close to 20 media awards from outlets including TechRadar, T3, Tom's Guide, GameStar.de and Netzwelt. The company was also named an Honoree in both the Best in Mobility and Best in Design categories of the 2026 IFA Innovation Awards.

Tokyo – September 12, 2026 -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has announced a new addition to its G-STEEL line of shock-resistant G-SHOCK watches, the GST-W1000, which pairs the brand's signature durability with a refined metal case built from multiple finely finished components.

Four metal pieces replace the single bezel design

Instead of a single bezel covering the case, the GST-W1000 uses four separately finished metal elements on its exterior. The design hides fixing screws along the sides while maintaining shock resistance, giving the watch a seamless look from bezel to band. Four distinct finishes -- linear brushing, circular brushing, mirror finish, and polishing -- are applied across the surfaces to highlight the metal's texture.

New York – September 11, 2026 -- Suunto has launched the Run 2, a running watch weighing 35 grams that starts at $349, with pre-orders opening today and global availability the same day.

The watch adds a brighter screen and longer battery life than its predecessor

The Run 2 features a 1.32-inch AMOLED display reaching 2,000 nits, three times brighter than the original Suunto Run, designed to stay readable in direct sunlight. Battery capacity increases by 29 percent over the prior model, giving roughly 10 days of everyday use or up to 24 hours with dual-band GNSS tracking active. At 11.7mm thick, the watch body includes a stainless steel bezel, Gorilla Glass and 5 ATM water resistance.

Guangzhou – September 11, 2026 -- Huawei has unveiled the Mate XT 2 | ULTIMATE DESIGN, a tri-fold smartphone starting at RMB 19,999, with sales beginning September 12 at 10:08 local time.

The device is the first phone to run Huawei's new LogicFolding Tau (τ) chip, marking its move into mass production, and the first to use the company's Kirin 9050 Pro processor. Huawei says overall performance is up 42% compared to the previous generation, with the new NPU natively supporting the on-device Pangu Large Model (30B-A2B) for AI features like automated photo album sorting through its Celia assistant.