Spotify on Wear OS: How to download offline playlists and more

[25/04/2025]

Spotify on a Wear OS smartwatch now offers a much more complete experience, allowing users to enjoy offline listening, LTE streaming, and more. A once lackluster app on earlier versions of Wear has been revitalized in recent years, enabling users of devices such as the Google Pixel Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, and others to enjoy [...] The post Spotify on Wear OS: How to download offline playlists and more appeared first on Wareable.

How to connect Bluetooth headphones to the Apple Watch

[25/04/2025]

Pairing your Apple Watch with Bluetooth headphones or speakers allows you to enjoy playback of music, podcasts, and audiobooks without the iPhone being nearby. Not only is this the best option for workouts, but it also provides another source of entertainment if your phone runs out of battery. It’s not just audio from third-party apps [...] The post How to connect Bluetooth headphones to the Apple Watch appeared first on Wareable.

Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses are getting live translation—and a whole lot more

[25/04/2025]

Meta is continuing its slow-but-steady push to make smart glasses genuinely useful, with a major update rolling out to its Ray-Ban Meta lineup this week. The headline act? Real-time language translation. Users can now say “Hey Meta, start live translation,” and get instant feedback on menus, signs, or whatever else they’re staring at. English, Spanish, [...] The post Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses are getting live translation—and a whole lot more appeared first on Wareable.

Garmin Forerunner 970 leak points to a surprise release before a 975

[25/04/2025]

Garmin might be mixing up its usual release rhythm for the next generation of its premium running watch line. That’s if a newly surfaced extended warranty application on Garmin’s Taiwanese site is to be believed, at least. In it, a Forerunner 970 is name-checked, as shown below, indicating that it could launch before the much-anticipated [...] The post Garmin Forerunner 970 leak points to a surprise release before a 975 appeared first on Wareable.

Vivo Watch 5 arrives with 22-day battery, iOS support, and a familiar design

[25/04/2025]

After a few weeks of quiet teasing, Vivo has officially launched the Watch 5, its latest entry into the increasingly crowded smartwatch arena. While it may not be kicking down any doors in terms of innovation, it does pack in a surprisingly solid feature set—especially for a device that, for now, appears limited to its [...] The post Vivo Watch 5 arrives with 22-day battery, iOS support, and a familiar design appeared first on Wareable.

Garmin’s Instinct 3 gets a tactical upgrade—and now it’s ready for black ops

[25/04/2025]

Garmin isn’t done tinkering with the Instinct 3 lineup just yet. Quietly announced and launching on April 30, the ‘Tactical Edition’ adds a suite of military-inspired features to the already rugged outdoor watch line, complete with a larger 50mm case that outbulks the standard 45mm Instinct 3. This Tactical Edition is available in both Solar [...] The post Garmin’s Instinct 3 gets a tactical upgrade—and now it’s ready for black ops appeared first on Wareable.

Motorola dips back into smartwatches with budget-friendly Moto Watch Fit

[25/04/2025]

In the ever-churning world of smartwatches, here’s a name we haven’t seen in a while: Motorola. The brand has just announced the Moto Watch Fit, marking its return to the scene after something of a hiatus—technically, this is its first in-house wearable in nearly a decade. (The last Moto 360, which we reviewed in 2019, [...] The post Motorola dips back into smartwatches with budget-friendly Moto Watch Fit appeared first on Wareable.

Strava rolls out AI race predictions tool for runners—but there’s a catch

[25/04/2025]

Strava continues its flurry of updates—yes, it feels like a weekly release at this point—with the launch of a new feature under its Athlete Intelligence platform: Performance Predictions. This one is aimed squarely at runners, offering finish time forecasts for popular race distances, including 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. The predictions are generated using [...] The post Strava rolls out AI race predictions tool for runners—but there’s a catch appeared first on Wareable.

On The Up: Whangārei engineer recognised for cycle trail work

[25/04/2025]

Steve Gwilliam recognised for having a 'remarkable impact' on Northland's cycle trails.

Complete guide: How to use Apple Pay and Wallet on the Apple Watch

[24/04/2025]

One of the best features of the Apple Watch is Apple Pay. It enables you to make contactless payments straight from the wrist quickly and securely. From public transport networks to shops and bars. Contactless is pretty much standard across Europe and the US is widespread too. But how do you set up Apple Pay, [...] The post Complete guide: How to use Apple Pay and Wallet on the Apple Watch appeared first on Wareable.

Apple marks 10 years of Activity Rings with special edition pin—here’s how to claim one

[24/04/2025]

Apple Watch users worldwide have an extra incentive to boost their activity levels today, 24 April, with the brand announcing a ‘Global Close Your Rings Day’ challenge. This challenge marks ten years since the launch of the Activity Rings feature and the smartwatch’s debut. It invites users to crush their daily Move, Exercise, and Stand [...] The post Apple marks 10 years of Activity Rings with special edition pin—here’s how to claim one appeared first on Wareable.

Olivia Podmore coronial inquest ends with painful realities – ‘shocking’ insights and ‘shameful’ conduct

[23/04/2025]

Almost four years after the Olympian's death, a coronial inquest has come to a close.

Olivia Podmore coronial inquiry: Forensic psychiatrist grilled on Rio Olympian’s final message and accusations of ‘weighting’ Cycling NZ issues

[22/04/2025]

The coronial inquest resumed in Christchurch after being adjourned from 2024.

Bottles thrown at riders in cycling race near Hastings knock 11yo competitor off bike; police hunt for offenders

[22/04/2025]

The occupants of a black Ford Ranger ute were seen throwing bottles from their vehicle.

New Zealand’s greatest sporting moments of the past 25 years: The full 100

[17/04/2025]

Celebrating 25 years of New Zealand's greatest moments.

Melissa Hoskins’ death: Police interview with Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis reveals new details

[16/04/2025]

An interview with Rohan Dennis reveals what happened in the moments before her death.

Olympics 2028: Universal Studios, Venice Beach to host LA 2028 events

[15/04/2025]

Venice Beach will host the triathlon and start the marathon and cycling races.

Racks are back on Hawke’s Bay public buses

[13/04/2025]

Bike racks were pulled from Hawke's Bay buses five months ago.

On The Up: Counting down the top 100 Kiwi sporting moments of the past 25 years: 40-21

[12/04/2025]

We're counting down through the greatest Kiwi sporting moments of the past 25 years.

Queenstown mountain bike rider’s death: Tragedy after incident on popular track

[12/04/2025]

Emergency services were called to the scene before 11am today.