Wearables

The Re・De Ring Gen2, a next-generation smart ring that visualizes sleep, condition, and exercise status, is now available at Yodobashi Camera stores and Yodobashi.com. This expansion allows customers to experience the product firsthand, with enhanced features including improved battery life, heart rate measurement accuracy, and AI-powered wellness insights.

Garmin Japan announces the release of the 'Descent Mk3i 51mm Black & Bare Titanium', a new color variation for its advanced GPS diving computer. This model features an AMOLED display, updated diving functions including a backup dive computer and side-mount tank switching guidance, and enhanced safety features with high-precision GPS and sonar technology.

AoharuNEXT announces the global release of "FocusRay Extension," an eye-tracking device for VRSNS compatible with prescription lenses, on October 17, 2026. A bundled product, "FocusRay Plus," will also be available, offering enhanced VR experiences for all users.

Market Research Center has announced a new report on the global near-eye display test solution market, projecting its growth from USD 702 million in 2025 to USD 1.078 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% from 2026 to 2032. The report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, segmentation by hardware and software solutions, and insights into key companies and regional dynamics.

TORRAS, a brand specializing in small home appliances, has released the COOLiFY 2S Pro, the flagship model in its COOLiFY wearable cooling device series. This new model features enhanced cooling performance, extended battery life, and a quiet design, along with a warming mode, aiming to update summer heat countermeasures.

KeyBudz introduces "Spectra," a luxury Apple Watch band made from 316L stainless steel with a DLC coating, offering superior scratch resistance, lasting beauty, and smart one-click attachment for both business and active use.

DOOGEE has introduced its latest smartwatch, the AnyWise W1 Lite, to the Japanese market via Rakuten. This new model combines a high-definition AMOLED display, Bluetooth call functionality, comprehensive health management, and 5ATM waterproofing, all offered at a special introductory price of ¥8,900 (tax included) for a limited time.

Garmin Japan Co., Ltd. is set to open "Garmin Store Nagoya," a brand direct store, on April 23, 2026, within the Chunichi Building in Sakae, Nagoya. The new store will offer an extensive lineup of products to support sports, business performance, and health management.

XREAL's AR smart glasses will be utilized in disaster prevention AR experience content at the joint booth of STYLY and Hashilus during the "Metropolitan Area Disaster Prevention Fair 2026 Spring", contributing to urban disaster preparedness.

WIRobotics, the manufacturer of the "WIM S" walking support robot, has been selected for the "Physical AI Fellowship" program led by Amazon Web Services (AWS), NVIDIA Inception, and MassRobotics. This selection highlights WIRobotics' advanced AI and robotics technology, positioning it as a global leader in the field and reinforcing the innovative capabilities of its wearable robot, WIM S, in Japan.