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In early 2012, a fundraising by the maker of the Pebble smartwatch became the most successful in Kickstarter history, highlighting the potential of wearable computing devices. In September 2013, Samsung Electronics unveiled its Galaxy Gear smartwatch, while Qualcomm simultaneously revealed its Toq smartwatch.
Huawei Technologies’ flagship Mate 80 series made its international debut in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday. Photo: Handout
Smartphones

Huawei targets global comeback with Mate 80 Pro smartphone, new smartwatch

The handset’s launch in Madrid marks Huawei’s renewed push into the global smartphone market.

Wellness

Don’t rely on Apple Watch to point out you may have high blood pressure: study

China technology

Meet Little Genius, the smartwatch brand ruling China’s playgrounds

Huawei

Huawei launches new watches, Nova 14 smartphone as it expands overseas

The Ultimate 2 watch features a ‘mechanical seal’ that protects the speaker and microphone from water at a depth of 150 metres.

The Huawei logo is seen on the company’s store in Berlin, Germany, May 15, 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE
Jewellery

Wearable tech is the next frontier for luxury jewellers

From diamond rings with AI capabilities, to a Swiss watch that allows users to monitor their fitness goals, smart jewellery is now a fashion-forward must-have.

Hong Kong society

False step? Why you can’t count on data from some smartwatches, fitness trackers

Watchdog warns customers not to rely on smartwatches to track fitness levels for medical purposes, citing deviations of up to 74 per cent.

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Artificial intelligence

China’s iFlyTek eyes Europe expansion as US trade war heats up

iFlyTek plans to expand in Europe, diversifying its supply chain amid rising US-China trade tensions and aiming for new markets.

The iFlyTek stand at MWC Barcelona 2025. Photo: Reuters
Apple

Apple’s pricey iPhones ineligible under China’s new subsidy scheme

China’s latest stimulus measure offers a 15 per cent subsidy for purchases of smartphones, tablets and smartwatches.

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China's economic recovery

Calling all smartphone seekers: China to subsidise personal electronics

In a bid to galvanise business and shore up weak consumption, last year’s trade-in programme is being expanded, making it a good time to save on electronics.

Huawei

Huawei heats up global smartwatch market with launch of new GT 5 series

Huawei’s latest product launch reflects the US-sanctioned firm’s efforts to boost revenue, as demand for advanced smartwatches rises in 2024.

Huawei Technologies’ new Watch GT 5 series features a slimmer design, improved battery life, TruSense health-monitoring system and women’s health tracking. Photo: Huawei
Apple

Apple to halt sales of some smartwatches in the US before Christmas

The US International Trade Commission has found that some Apple Watches violate the patent rights of medical technology company Masimo.

Shoppers check out the Apple Watches on display at an Apple Store in New York. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Xiaomi

Xiaomi launches new home-grown OS, as Huawei moves further from Android

Xiaomi has become the latest industry player to create a single system that works across smartphones, vehicles and IoT products, as Huawei works towards liberating its own integrated OS completely from Google’s Android.

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Smartphones

Google packs AI features into its new smartphones, smartwatch

In addition to the new Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2, Google has also announced plans to add generative AI capabilities to its virtual assistant, allowing it to do things like help people plan a trip.

Wearables

Review | The Apple Watch 9: powerful new chip, finger-thumb tap feature, faster Siri

The Apple Watch 9 looks like its predecessor, but a powerful new chip improves Siri capability and facilitates a new finger-thumb tap feature. The best features, however, were already present in the Apple Watch 8.

The Apple Watch 9 looks like its predecessor but comes with a powerful new chip that improves Siri capability and iPhone connectivity, and facilitates a new finger-thumb tap feature. Photo: Ben Sin
China technology

Chinese smartwatch for kids overtakes Apple thanks to remote monitoring features

A Chinese smartwatch aimed at children aged from four to 15 has overtaken Apple Watch to become the second top selling brand in China, thanks to features that allow parents to remotely monitor their kids.

A retail shop for the Little Genius smartwatch brand in Beijing, China, January 1, 2021. Photo: VCG
Timepieces

Tech bro bling: 9 watch brands that Silicon Valley millionaires love

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos wear Omega, and Bill Gates goes for Casio, while Silicon Valley CEOs are fans of Cartier, Rolex, Richard Mille – and Apple Watches, of course

Samsung Electronics

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 phones unveiled: here’s what’s new

Samsung revealed its Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 phones at its 2023 flagship show in Seoul, as well as the Galaxy Tab S9 and Tab S9 Ultra, and Galaxy Watch 6.

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Wearables

How new Huawei Watch D beats Apple, Samsung smartwatches on heart health

Unlike the Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch, the Watch D by Huawei uses a built-in inflatable strap to measure blood pressure and a health app that can be used across different mobile devices.

The Watch D by Huawei uses a built-in inflatable strap to measure blood pressure. Photo: Huawei
Coronavirus China

Cool to be fit: China’s Gen Zs discover health’s benefits amid Covid

The country’s millennials are turning to smartwatches that track fitness, and ‘functional foods’ like protein powders as they look to a post-pandemic era free of lockdowns.

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Style Edit

STYLE Edit: Inside Hublot’s Big Bang e Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022

Hublot’s striking new Big Bang range gives real-time updates and information on key games and teams in the Fifa World Cup, continuing its relationship with the world’s biggest sporting event

Apple

Which is the best Apple Watch model? The Series 7, SE and Series 3, compared

Between the Apple Watch Series 7, SE and Series 3, which smartwatch ranks the best based on function, design and price point?

The Apple Watch is one of the most revolutionary of its kind. Photo: Apple
Apple

Seven Mother’s Day gifts and accessories for tech-savvy mums

A Kindle Paperwhite or a new Apple Watch could be the perfect Mother’s Day gift for your tech-savvy parent, or maybe she’d like a robot vacuum cleaner or ambient lighting system.

Apple Watch Series 7, one of seven top tech picks for Mother’s Day.
Gadgets

Review | Apple Watch 7’s larger screen, faster charging enhances experience

The Apple Watch 7 series’ bigger screen, faster charging, more durable body, new case colours and innovative wellness apps could make it a bestseller.

Apple

Apple Watch Series 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic with Wear OS

Google partners with Samsung to offer Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch with Wear OS for the first time. However, it cannot work with Google Assistant, whereas the Apple has Siri.

IPO

Smartphone glass supplier Biel Crystal revives Hong Kong IPO plan

The timing appears to be more fortuitous, as Hong Kong’s first-half bank deposits ballooned by 11.5 per cent to HK$7.87 trillion (US$1.01 trillion), on the heels of two consecutive quarters of economic growth.

A Motorola Razr V3c mobile phone that features a glass screen made by Biel Crystal, at the 3G World Congress & Exhibition 2005 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 17 November 2005. Photo: SCMP
Timepieces

How Tag Heuer’s CEO Frédéric Arnault aims to take a bite out of Apple

Frédéric Arnault says the luxury watchmaker can successfully compete in the hi-tech world of smartwatches without compromising the legacy and heritage of the brand.

MONACO - MAY 24: Frederic Arnault, TAG Heuer Chief Stategy and Digital Officer attends an intimate dinner hosted by TAG Heuer kicking off the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend by unveiling the Monaco 1969-1979 Limited Edition, the first of five new Monaco collector timepieces celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic watch, on May 24, 2019 in Monaco. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for TAG Heuer)
Apple

Will Facebook’s new smart device dethrone the Apple Watch?

Critics initially dismissed the smartwatch as a fad – but today more Apple Watches are sold than all Switzerland’s heritage timepiece brands put together

Huawei

Explainer | What HarmonyOS 2 means for the Google and Apple duopoly

Huawei’s HarmonyOS is designed for the Internet-of-Things era, with the ability to run on everything from smartphones and tablets to home appliances as the tech giant tries to overcome US sanctions and move away from Android.

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