Wearables

Japan Media Systems Co., Ltd. announces the release of "LiveOn Nano," an ultra-compact wearable camera designed to overcome the burdens of traditional heavy and uncomfortable wearable devices. This innovative camera integrates all essential remote work support features into a small, lightweight body, setting a new standard for on-site efficiency.

Garmin Japan has announced the release of a new French Gray color for its popular Venu X1 GPS smartwatch, featuring the largest color display and a thin, lightweight design, available from January 22, 2026.

XREAL, a leading developer and distributor of AR (augmented reality) glasses, announces its sponsorship of the "Dance Diet Fest 2026 Winter," scheduled for January 31, 2026, at Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Park. As part of its support, XREAL will present its cutting-edge AR glasses, "XREAL 1S," to the winner of the XREAL Award in the diet division of the "Dance Diet Contest."

AGM has officially announced the "AGM Open Buds 1," a new open-ear Bluetooth earphone designed to provide a comfortable, safe, and clear listening experience across various scenarios. These earphones are part of AGM's expanded audio product line, complementing the Motion Buds 2 bone conduction earphones to offer an "all-weather safe listening" ecosystem.

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.