While Google Wear OS got the biggest chunk of the wearable tech market in 2018, the giant tech firm needs a champion that could reach tech enthusiasts. According to Fossil, the $40 million deal with Google is expected to close in January.
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Nike recently teased the self-lacing basketball shoes that will be arriving on Jan. 15. The short clip showed that owners can control the laces via a smartphone.
Wearable Tech January 14, 2019
Eye-tracking will take virtual reality to a whole new direction. The Vive Pro Eye is HTC’s first taste of what this technology can do, which essentially makes VR work more like human eyes.
Wearable Tech January 9, 2019
Withings recently introduced the Move ECG, a cheaper contender of the Apple Watch. It will sell for almost half the price of the more popular heart rate detector.
Wearable Tech January 7, 2019
As promised last year, the Blade augmented reality smart glasses from Vuzix is finally here. With very few, if any, apps available at the moment, the thing might be a tough sell at $1,000.
Wearable Tech January 5, 2019
A new Tizen smartwatch is coming next year. Samsung is rumored to be releasing a successor to the Gear Sport codenamed Pulse that’s also focused on fitness.
Wearable Tech December 24, 2018
Omron announced its HeartGuide smartwatch, an FDA-approved wearable that measures blood pressure. What's more, it has other features such as sleep and step trackers and is capable of receiving calls and texts.
Wearable Tech December 21, 2018
Fitbit OS 3.0 is finally here, available for the Ionic and Versa. It expands support for third-party apps, introduces improved health views, and more.
Wearable Tech December 17, 2018
Puma will relaunch a modernized version of its 1986 RS-Computer shoe that records the calories burned, the distance covered, and the number of steps taken. The aesthetic, from color to the design, was preserved.
Wearable Tech December 11, 2018
EKG readings and irregular heart rate detection are now available on the Apple Watch. Both features are part of the long-anticipated watchOS 5.1.2 update.
Wearable Tech December 7, 2018
YouTube announces support for virtual reality adding the Oculus Go.
Wearable Tech November 15, 2018
Polar recently unveiled its new Vantage line of smartwatches that carries a new sleek look but with more features. The Vantage M is priced at $279 while the Vantage V is $499.
Wearable Tech September 14, 2018
More than two years after it released a smartwatch chip, Qualcomm finally broke its silence after it unveiled the 'Wear 3100'. The Wear 3100 can also be integrated with Google Wear OS.
Wearable Tech September 11, 2018
The Vivosmart 4 is $20 cheaper than the FitBit Charge 3, but it has more useful features for users who are aiming a healthier and more active lifestyle. Vivosmart 4 is priced at $129.99.
Wearable Tech August 31, 2018
Popular fitness company Fitbit unwrapped a smartwatch-like tracker known as the Charge 3. The Charge 3 is mobilized with a water resistance feature, seven-day battery life, and an enhanced OLED touchscreen display.
Wearable Tech August 21, 2018
Fitbit is upgrading its traditional trackers. The Fitbit Charge 3 will apparently be more like its smartwatch siblings, complete with a touchscreen and a new design — but no GPS, though.
Wearable Tech August 16, 2018
StarVR has outdone itself again after producing a virtual reality headset that sports an eye-tracking component. The one-of-a-kind VR headset was revealed on Tuesday at the SIGGRAPH 2018 which was held in Vancouver, Canada.
Wearable Tech August 16, 2018
Samsung has finally unveiled its new Galaxy Watch, which officially replaces the Gear smartwatch line. It’s still running Tizen, still has the circular bezel, and still features Samsung’s excellent AMOLED displays.
Wearable Tech August 10, 2018
Google Chrome is finally available to download on Daydream View and Lenovo Mirage Solo headsets. Chrome supports WebVR standards, which means the number of VR experiences on the web should keep users pretty busy.
Wearable Tech July 31, 2018
Practically all major VR platforms have had YouTube VR for quite some time, save for the Gear VR headset. That changes now as the app finally becomes available for Samsung’s wearable, along with new content.
Wearable Tech July 26, 2018
The Galaxy Watch is Samsung’s next-generation smartwatch, rumored to feature Bixby and run on Tizen, not Android Wear. Samsung just accidentally leaked photos of the device, by the way.
Wearable Tech July 24, 2018
The Huawei Watch 3 could feature a built-in storage case for wireless earbuds. Don’t hold your breath, though — the idea comes from a patent.
Wearable Tech July 3, 2018
T-Mobile has a new deal on the Apple Watch Series 3, allowing customers to buy one and get the second one at 50 percent off. It's a limited-time deal with plenty of conditions, so here's what you need to know.
Wearable Tech June 28, 2018
Google is working on at least one Wear OS-powered Pixel smartwatch expected to debut this fall alongside the Pixel 3 line and new Pixel Buds. Here's what we know so far.
Wearable Tech June 27, 2018
New video formats arrive on Snap Inc.’s hip Spectacles, allowing users to export their content to orientations other than a plain circle. The update is slowly rolling out to both iOS and Android users.
Wearable Tech June 24, 2018
Garmin reworked its Fenix 5 series with features like Garmin Pay, a pulse oximeter, and other upgrades. The Fenix 5 Plus comes in three case sizes and optional materials that buyers can mix and match.
Wearable Tech June 20, 2018
Father's Day is a week away and you're probably still struggling to figure out what to gift daddy dearest. Dads love tech just as much as anyone else, so why not surprise them with a pair of headphones this year.
Wearable Tech June 11, 2018
Those tired of Siri on their Apple Watch can download Voice in a Can, a standalone app that lets users access Alexa to take advantage of smart home features. Get it while it’s still available.
Wearable Tech June 8, 2018
Samsung’s upcoming Gear S4 smartwatch might not run Tizen. Instead, as a couple reports allege, Samsung will switch to Google’s Wear OS platform, which is a huge deal if true.
Wearable Tech May 25, 2018
An upcoming LG smartwatch spotted recently in an FCC filing features a hybrid design that adds traditional clock hands on top of a 1.2-inch LCD display. It’s possible the device would be unveiled at Google’s I/O developer conference.
Wearable Tech May 8, 2018
Fitbit announced that it is adding a new feature called female health tracking to help women track menstrual cycles. It is also adding text responses for Android users.
Wearable Tech May 7, 2018
More Google Assistant features are coming to Wear OS, the company's newly renamed smartwatch platform. Included are Smart suggestions, a better implementation of My Day, and Actions.
Wearable Tech May 4, 2018
Fitbit is using Google's new Cloud Healthcare API and integrating the technology into its devices. This collaboration will be aimed at giving healthcare providers more data about patients.
Wearable Tech April 30, 2018
Snap unveiled Snapchat Spectacles 2.0, the follow-up to the original Spectacles that were released in November 2016. Is the new version of the social media-centric smart glasses worth it at $150 each?
Wearable Tech April 27, 2018
The Apple watch already established itself as a capable smartwatch. However, there are opinions that prefer to take the side of the Fitbit Versa as the better one with superior fitness-tracking capabilities.
Wearable Tech May 8, 2018
As virtual reality technology improves, it will become more accessible for the average consumer. Here are 20 facts about virtual reality that you should know about.
Wearable Tech April 21, 2018
The Fitbit Versa’s is the fitness company’s cheapest smartwatch yet, but don’t let the low price tag fool you. It’s just as good as its rivals out there, topped with unbeatable features focused on health and fitness.
Wearable Tech April 16, 2018
A new update for iOS devices quietly removed Instagram from the Apple Watch. A new requirement from Apple was allegedly not met by the developers, which triggered the system to remove the photo-sharing app from the wearable device.
Wearable Tech April 4, 2018
T-Mobile created another Sidekicks product in time for April Fool's Day. The company teased the world's first ever Smartshoephone that comes with remarkable features.
Wearable Tech March 31, 2018
Apple revealed a new lineup of color for its first-party accessories. The new products apparently flaunt spring-related themes and are available for the Apple Watch, iPad, and iPhone.
Wearable Tech March 30, 2018
Google makes its newly minted Wear OS platform finally available as a preview. It offers Dark UI as a native system theme, and a suite of battery-saving options.
Wearable Tech March 29, 2018
Reviews on the $200 Fitbit Versa have started coming in, giving customers a better idea of what to expect from the Fitbit Ionic successor. Does the device live up to its billing as an Apple Watch challenger?
Wearable Tech March 27, 2018
Fitbit unveiled the Fitbit Ace, a fitness tracker created for kids of ages 8 years old and up. The device, which will remind children of their daily fitness goals, is now up for preorders at $99.95 each.
Wearable Tech March 14, 2018
Fitbit just launched a new smartwatch called Versa, which looks like a cheaper Apple Watch. The $199 Versa comes with standard smartwatch features but also cuts a few corners.
Wearable Tech March 14, 2018
Bose’s new augmented reality glasses challenge the definition of AR. Instead of relying heavily on visual overlays, it focuses on immersive audio experiences, and that’s actually genius.
Wearable Tech March 12, 2018
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