Wearables

An official mechanical watch inspired by Motoko Kusanagi's full-body prosthetic cyborg from "Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL" has been released. This limited-edition timepiece features a design that evokes the network world and cybernetic elements, complete with a Fuchikoma-inspired display case and a special booklet. Sales began on August 10, 2026, via the PREMICO online shop.

A new report forecasts the global market for smart wearable button batteries to grow from US$420 million in 2025 to US$709 million by 2032, with a CAGR of 7.9% from 2026 to 2032. The study details market size, trends, and segment-specific forecasts for capacities (200mAh), along with insights into key industry players.

Market Research Center announces a comprehensive report on the global AI Glasses SoC Chip market, forecasting substantial growth from 2026 to 2032, highlighting key market trends, segmentations, and competitive landscape.

Rokid, a global technology company specializing in AI and AR smart glasses, held the second chapter of its "Rokid Glasses 'Visible Japan' Tour 2026" in Yokohama. The event focused on addressing language barriers for inbound tourism through real-time translation and other AI glass functionalities, offering new experiential value for travel and daily life.

Garmin introduces its "Women of Endurance" campaign, aiming to support women who manage various roles daily by visualizing their physical condition through data from Garmin wearable watches, promoting a healthier lifestyle.

BELTIES, an Apple Watch band specialty store, will release "EnergyLink," an innovative Apple Watch band with an integrated wireless charging function, on August 3, 2026. This product eliminates the need for a dedicated Apple Watch charging cable, allowing users to charge their device with a standard USB-C cable.

The September 2026 issue of Kaden Hihyo magazine features a comprehensive ranking of the latest smart rings, comparing three top models for their performance and usability in monitoring health, sleep, and activity.

Ice-Watch, a Belgian fashion watch brand, is launching "BEWATCH 2," its first mechanical wristwatch, on August 7, 2026. This new series features a captivating skeleton dial that reveals the automatic movement, housed in a striking 48mm case, and is priced at an accessible 18,920 yen (tax included).

Pixela Corporation has launched a new update for its Re・De Ring smart ring, introducing the "Sleep 16 Type Analysis (Animal Edition)" feature, which visualizes daily sleep data using 16 unique animal characters. Additionally, a "Camera Measurement" function has been added, allowing users without the ring to experience wellness monitoring via smartphone camera.

SOPPY, a Japanese audio brand, announces a significant price reduction on its flagship Bluetooth 6.0 wireless earphones. Now available for ¥2,480 (tax included), these earphones offer advanced features including real-time heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, and a life waterproof design, making them a high-performance, cost-effective option for sports enthusiasts.