Wearables

Shokz Japan K.K. has announced its achievement of leading the Japanese earphone market in 2025 by securing the No. 1 position in sales volume for both "Bone Conduction" and "True Wireless Clip-on" categories, according to data compiled by BCN Ranking.

Shokz, a leading company in open-ear headphones, has been reported to achieve the top sales position in both the bone conduction and open-ear clip-on earphone categories in the Japanese market for the year 2025, according to BCN ranking data.

LUNERA, a service by Hamada Factory, has announced the launch of AGELOCER's "Meteorite Moon Phase Watch" on the Japanese crowdfunding platform Makuake. This timepiece features a one-of-a-kind dial crafted from ancient meteorite and a high-precision 29.51-day moon phase, offering a unique blend of cosmic material and intricate mechanical artistry.

Citizen is rolling out its second exam support campaign across all 47 prefectures of Japan, featuring "selfie-style" station advertisements and a new web video starring Junsei Motojima, Mizuho Shiramiya, and Jo Hirakawa from the popular drama "Aoi no Canon." The campaign aims to provide encouragement to students ahead of the university entrance common test.

Zepp Health Corporation's Amazfit brand announces the upcoming release of the Amazfit Active Max, a new smartwatch featuring a 1.5-inch AMOLED display with 3,000nit brightness, up to 25 days of battery life, 4GB of storage for offline maps and podcasts, and AI voice operation via "Zepp Flow" powered by GPT4.o. Designed to support active lifestyles and hybrid training, this device offers top-tier performance at a competitive price point.

TRA Inc. announces the release of "cheero Otocarti LINK," a new neck-worn cartilage conduction sound collector designed to reduce the need for repeating conversations and suppress uncomfortable howling, providing comfortable and clear hearing in various environments.

AGM, an outdoor technology brand, has released a significant software update for its rugged smartwatch, the AGM Legion Pro. The update introduces seamless data synchronization with the global fitness platform Strava, alongside a new "Off-route Deviation Notification" feature and optimized battery life for extended offline tracking, enhancing safety and convenience for outdoor enthusiasts.

株式会社 D.O.N, known for its TAION brand, announces the "VITAL BELT," the world's first abdominal belt-type sensing wearable device. Set to debut at CES 2026, this innovative healthcare gadget utilizes millimeter-wave technology for non-invasive measurement of vital signs like respiration and pulse, even over clothing, addressing the growing needs of an aging society and promoting daily health management.