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CES 2026: Smartwatch Industry Primed for AI Revolution and Major New Launches

Marty S.

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Perplexity debuts ‘Health’ AI assistant with Fitbit and Apple Health integration

🚀 New Launches

Apple Watch Series 12, Garmin Fenix 9, and Coros Vertix 4 are betting heavy on AI at CES, which could finally justify premium wearable prices—or just prove that AI slapped onto everything is the marketing move of the year. The real test: whether these platforms actually deliver insights you’ll use, not features you’ll toggle off after day two.

Shop mentioned gear: Apple Watch | Garmin Fenix 9 | Apple Watch Series 12

Source: Wareable

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Marty S.

Marty is a contributor at Fitness Tech Trends, focused on helping readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions about fitness technology. He dives deep into product comparisons, analyzes features that actually matter, and breaks down technical specs into practical insights. Whether readers are choosing between heart rate monitors, deciding on recovery tools, or figuring out which smartwatch fits their training style, Marty aims to provide straightforward, no-hype guidance. When he’s not researching the latest gear, he’s probably testing theories about what makes certain products stick while others fade into the gadget graveyard.