In a surprise announcement that’s left the tech world reeling, Elon Musk has officially unveiled what he calls “the next frontier of personal technology” — the Tesla Smart Watch, a revolutionary device designed to sync seamlessly with Tesla vehicles, Starlink satellites, and even Neuralink brain-computer interfaces.
What began as a rumored prototype has now been confirmed: Tesla is entering the smartwatch race — and, as always, Musk isn’t playing by anyone’s rules.
A Glimpse Into the Future of Wearable Tech
The reveal took place at a private Tesla event in Austin, Texas, where Musk stepped on stage with his signature grin and said simply:
“It’s time to take the Tesla experience off the road and put it on your wrist.”
He lifted his arm, and the crowd gasped.
Sleek, metallic, and glowing faintly at the edges, the Tesla Smart Watch looks like something out of Blade Runner — minimalist design, curved display, and no visible buttons. The body is built from aerospace-grade titanium with a sapphire crystal screen, promising near-indestructible durability.
But it’s not the looks that are blowing minds — it’s what’s inside.
Features That Leave the Competition in the Dust
According to Musk and leaked internal documents, the Tesla Smart Watch — dubbed T1 — will integrate directly into the Tesla ecosystem.
Here’s what it can do:
Full Tesla Vehicle Sync: Unlock, start, and navigate your Tesla remotely with voice or gesture control.
Starlink Connectivity: Built-in satellite communication for global coverage, even in remote or offline regions.
Neuralink-Ready Integration: A first-of-its-kind wearable designed to interface with Neuralink implants — allowing cognitive pairing, biometric feedback, and potentially “thought-based” commands in future updates.
Self-Charging Solar Layer: The outer screen doubles as a photovoltaic surface, giving the watch near-limitless battery life in sunlight.
Tesla AI Companion: An on-device AI assistant, powered by Dojo processors, capable of natural conversation, predictive responses, and learning user habits over time.
Advanced Health Monitoring: Tracks not just vitals but also emotional and neurological states — what Musk calls “empathic computing.”
That last phrase sent chills through the audience.
Because according to Musk, this device might not just track you — it might understand you.
“A Watch That Knows You Better Than You Know Yourself”
Musk described the T1 as “a personal co-pilot — not just for your car, but for your life.”
He explained that the watch’s AI continuously learns from your habits, voice tone, heart rate, and stress signals to anticipate needs and make autonomous decisions — from adjusting your Tesla’s cabin temperature before you enter, to scheduling rest periods if your vitals indicate fatigue.
“It’s not about technology watching us,” Musk said. “It’s about technology watching out for us.”
In one jaw-dropping demo, a Tesla engineer intentionally simulated a fainting spell on stage. Within seconds, the watch detected abnormal biometric readings, triggered an alert, and — through Starlink — automatically contacted emergency services, sent GPS coordinates, and unlocked the nearest Tesla vehicle to act as a mobile responder.
The audience erupted.
The Hidden Function: “Project Pulse”
After the main presentation, Musk casually dropped a cryptic hint that’s set the internet on fire.
He smiled and said, almost offhandedly:
“There’s one feature we haven’t talked about yet — something we’re calling Project Pulse. Let’s just say… it connects everything.”
No slides. No details.
Just that one tantalizing phrase.
But insiders claim Project Pulse is the Tesla Watch’s secret weapon — a system capable of linking human biometrics with Tesla’s growing Starlink and Neuralink infrastructure in real time.
Imagine this: a global network of interconnected users whose devices sync not just data, but energy patterns, moods, and neural signals.
One engineer allegedly described it as “a living cloud.”
If true, Project Pulse could mean a world where technology reacts to collective human emotion — vehicles adjusting traffic flow dynamically, power grids responding to stress signals, or even remote collaboration powered by shared neural feedback.
It’s wild. It’s ambitious. It’s Elon Musk.
The Specs: Beauty Meets Power
Preliminary specs of the Tesla Smart Watch T1 are already circulating among tech analysts:
Display: 2-inch flexible AMOLED 8K panel
Processor: Tesla Dojo Lite neural chip
OS: TeslaOS — AI-driven adaptive interface
Battery Life: 72 hours active, solar self-recharge extends to 10+ days
Waterproof Rating: IP69 — withstands extreme environments
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Starlink micro-link module
Sensors: 15+ biometric sensors including EEG, ECG, EMG, GSR, and oxygen analytics
The interface itself is entirely gesture-based — no buttons, no menus.
A simple wrist flick brings up a holographic display projected a few centimeters above the screen — a concept Tesla calls “AirTouch.”
The Design Philosophy: Simplicity and Survival
Musk emphasized that the T1 wasn’t designed as a fashion accessory, but as a survival tool for a connected age.
“If your phone dies, if your car is out of range, if you’re in the middle of nowhere — this watch will still connect you to the world.”
To prove it, Tesla engineers demonstrated a live call made entirely through Starlink — from a desert in Nevada, with zero cellular service. The call was crystal clear.
The watch, it turns out, doubles as a miniature Starlink terminal, capable of sending texts, emails, or distress signals anywhere on Earth.
A Smartwatch War Is Coming
Within hours of the announcement, the world’s biggest tech giants reacted.
Apple analysts downplayed the news but admitted, off record, that “Tesla is about to set a new benchmark for wearables.”
Samsung executives called an emergency meeting to “re-evaluate integration strategy” for their next Galaxy Watch.
And Google? Silent. For now.
Tech analysts are calling the T1 “a quantum leap,” “a paradigm shift,” and “the iPhone moment for AI wearables.”
Stock in traditional smartwatch manufacturers dipped as Tesla’s surged by 11% overnight, signaling a seismic shift in investor confidence.
The Price and Release Timeline
While Tesla has yet to announce a firm release date, insiders say pre-orders could begin as early as March 2025, with pricing expected around $1,200–$1,400 — competitive given its groundbreaking tech.
Each unit will reportedly be built with modular components, allowing users to upgrade sensors or AI capabilities without replacing the entire device — a sustainable approach that mirrors Tesla’s vehicle software updates.
Musk teased:
“This isn’t a gadget you’ll replace every year. It’s a companion that evolves with you.”
The Bigger Vision
Beyond the specs and spectacle, the Tesla Smart Watch represents Musk’s ultimate vision — the fusion of human life with intelligent infrastructure.
Cars, satellites, energy grids, and now wearables — all connected through one neural network of devices designed to blur the line between human and machine.
It’s not just about convenience. It’s about convergence.
And as Musk concluded his presentation, his final words sent chills through the crowd:
“Your Tesla drives you. Your Starlink connects you. Your Neuralink will one day be you.
And now, your watch will understand you.”
The lights dimmed. The Tesla logo pulsed once on the big screen — like a heartbeat.
Then three words appeared in silver letters:
“Project Pulse Activated.”
The new smart glasses and AI watches that will make Meta, Google and Apple think twice
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Published on 10/01/2025 – 4:32 GMT+1 •Updated 13/01/2025 – 17:51 GMT+1
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Smart glasses are getting big attention at CES 2025, with some set to challenge Meta’s Ray-Bans. AI watches for children and adults were also on show.
Smart glasses and artificial intelligence (AI) wearables are gaining traction at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week, giving Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses a run for their money.
Here is some of the technology that has been hyped up.
The potential gamechanger
The Halliday Glasses are the first AI glasses that feature an AI agent and a so-called DigiWindow, which is a display that shows information in a user’s field of vision without a lens.
The DigiWindow is in the top right of the frame and the display is shown as a 3.5-inch screen and is still visible in bright sunlight, the company says.
Nothing is projected onto the lens itself so others can’t see if you are using the AI agent and you can still use the glasses with a prescription.
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Halliday said during a meeting that the glasses “can proactively answer complex questions, summarise key discussion points, and generate summarised meeting notes afterwards”.
The company says the product will be available by the end of Q1 2025 and will cost between $399 (€390) and $499 (€490), which is more expensive than Meta Ray-Bans’ $299 (€ 290) display-free glasses.
The privacy glasses
India’s Mustard Glasses are trying to protect user data.
The glasses aim to keep sensitive data private by adding an extra layer of security in its operating system.
“The difference between Meta and what we are trying to do is that if you are wearing it in a bedroom or in a private setting you let the developer have your data. So what we are trying to do is keep some of that privacy,” Ashish Verma from the Motwani Jadeja Foundation told Euronews Next.
But he said they are not just working on the hardware but also “trying to build a platform which will help us create more applications”.
Another thing they are trying to develop is for the camera to be hidden so that they resemble regular glasses more closely.
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The camera and big battery
Sharge showcased a prototype pair of glasses called Loomos that has a 16-megapixel camera and a battery that the company says can last 40 hours.
This is much larger than Meta’s 12-megapixel camera on the Meta Ray-Bans and if Lumus’s claims are true, has a battery life that is three times larger than Meta’s.
The company told Euronews Next it aims to launch on Kickstarter and would retail at A $200 (around €190) price point, which is also cheaper than Meta.
The AI watch for children
For parents of children with curious minds who ask many questions, an AI watch might be the ideal gift or accessory.
Pinwheel showed off its kid-friendly smartwatch that costs $160 (€155).
The watch uses a chatbot called PinwheelGPT that can answer questions in an age-appropriate manner with safeguards in place. It refuses to answer inappropriate questions and prompts children to speak to an adult instead.
Parents are also able to remotely monitor text messages and calls and turn off certain features.
It also comes with a GPS tracking device to tell parents where their children are and check every contact their child adds until they are 14.
Another AI watch was on display at CES from Watch Out Wearables. The watch comes in bright colours and comes with a chatbot to answer all kinds of age-appropriate questions.
It is aimed at children aged 6-13 and works if a child points the watch at an insect, for example, it can tell them all about it.
“It’s safe, it’s ethical and it doesn’t give out information, which is not meant to be for a kid, an age that is not appropriate,” Suparna Deshpande from Watch Out Wearables told Euronews Next.
This article has been updated to correct the spelling of Loomos.