It is only a matter of time before smart wearable devices are available from every company. There are already more than a handful of smartwatch and fitness tracking devices available right now. However, while there have been two distinct wearable segments so far, smartwatches and fitness trackers, experts have started to predict an integrated device could be coming our way, and … [Read more...] about Smartwatches Still Not Smart Enough
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Is Apple Preparing For an Early iPhone 6 Launch in July?
Following the launch of the iPad Air and the iPhone 5s, the clamor for the next gen versions has already started to pick up pace. Now, rumors making the rounds are that Apple may have an early release of the iPhone 6 sometime around July 2014, instead of the usual September timeline that the Cupertino-based company usually has. Analysts at Mizuho Securities have stated Apple … [Read more...] about Is Apple Preparing For an Early iPhone 6 Launch in July?
Archos Confirms a Touch Enabled e-Ink Smartwatch For Summer Launch
While e-ink display technology may have lost its sheen with the slow demise of standalone ebook reading devices and the growing number of tablets, e-ink is witnessing a resurgence of sorts with smartwatches. We have already seen quite a few smartwatch concepts based on e-paper display, and Archos is the latest to promise an e-ink-based smartwatch sometime this summer. This will … [Read more...] about Archos Confirms a Touch Enabled e-Ink Smartwatch For Summer Launch
The Creoir Ibis Smartwatch Makes a Bold Style Statement at the MWC
The Creoir Ibis is a smartwatch unlike any other that we've seen so far. Launched at the MWC, the Ibis brings a much needed infusion of style in the genre that is comprised mostly of devices that boasts of high end features but are pretty bland looks wise. A unique aspect of the Ibis smartwatch prototype is that it incorporates an analog watch with an OLED display beneath it … [Read more...] about The Creoir Ibis Smartwatch Makes a Bold Style Statement at the MWC
Motorola Tweets Smartwatch Ambitions To Be Launched Later This Year
Motorola has confirmed via a Twitter update that they are already developing a smartwatch which could be launched later in the year. Unfortunately, that's all that the company has for now, leaving almost everything else up for guess. However, the company did make it clear that they won't be compromising on style in their quest to launch a fully functional smartwatch."It's … [Read more...] about Motorola Tweets Smartwatch Ambitions To Be Launched Later This Year
Increased Investment in R&D and Production Sought For Smart Wearables
If 2013 was the year of tablet devices, it's wearable smart devices that are proving to be big in 2014. There has been a mad rush to offer smart wearables, be it smartwatches, fitness tracking bands, and smart glasses like Google Glass. Now, Digitimes reports that upstream supply chain manufacturers have increased production of components that go into the making of smart … [Read more...] about Increased Investment in R&D and Production Sought For Smart Wearables
Spritz Contributes New e-Reading Software for Samsung S5
One of the big drawbacks of reading on phones and specifically smart watches, is the words tend to all jumble together. I have found it tremendously jarring to read on my smaller devices. Â A new startup called Spritz is seeking to remedy this situation one word at a time.Samsung has not even announced their new Samsung S5, but did talk about their new Gear 2. The first … [Read more...] about Spritz Contributes New e-Reading Software for Samsung S5
Huawei Unveils TalkBand B1 Smartwatch/Fitness Tracker
Huawei today launched its first smartwatch offering at the MWC event. Named TalkBand B1, the device is more of a wrist band than a watch though that does not decrease its appeal any bit. Rather, the thin vertical profile does makes for a refreshing change in the fast emerging smartwatch me toos. The device comes with a 1.4 inch flexible OLED display but does not support touch … [Read more...] about Huawei Unveils TalkBand B1 Smartwatch/Fitness Tracker
Samsung Launches Galaxy Gear 2 and Galaxy Gear 2 Neo Smartwatch
Samsung has launched two new smartwatch devices – Galaxy Gear 2 and Galaxy Gear 2 Neo that succeed the original Galaxy Gear, which was launched just five months ago. Also, as can be expected, both the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo feature several enhancements over their predecessor though the biggest surprise here is the switchover from Android to Tizen to power the two devices. That … [Read more...] about Samsung Launches Galaxy Gear 2 and Galaxy Gear 2 Neo Smartwatch
New iWatch Concept Video Incorporating Curved Display Appears Online
A new concept video providing us a glimpse of what the rumored Apple iWatch will be like has come online. The first thing that strikes is that the supposed iWatch is unlike any other smartwatch that we have come to see so far. Rather, it’s more akin to a wearable band or a bracelet sort of thing with a curved display. Not that it looks any bit odd with the design theme it … [Read more...] about New iWatch Concept Video Incorporating Curved Display Appears Online
Shop e-Readers Now Selling SmartWatches
Shop e-Readers has been selling e-reader and tablets geared towards digital reading since 2009. They are the largest independent online store with over 67,000 units sold. Shop e-Readers announced today that they will now start carrying smart watches.Shop e-Readers shops all watches internationally and most of the most popular brands are only available in the US and Canada. … [Read more...] about Shop e-Readers Now Selling SmartWatches
Video: Pebble, Sony and Seiko Screen Technology
E-Paper has transcended e-readers into other practical uses, such as digital signage and smartwatches. Wearable tech is something most companies are getting into because the industry is going to hit 62 billion by 2018. Samsung, Sony and Qualcomm are bluechip companies heavily invested in the wearable tech space, and many startups are getting into it for the first time. Today, … [Read more...] about Video: Pebble, Sony and Seiko Screen Technology
Video: Sony Smartwatch 2 Review
The Sony Smartwatch 2 is the second attempt of the Japanese company to try and cornerstone the industry. Conservative research states that the entire smartwatch industry will be worth $62 billion by 2018. This is prompting an entire cadre of startups to get into this space. Sony is one of the few with a second generation device, next to Pebble. How does this stack up against … [Read more...] about Video: Sony Smartwatch 2 Review
Plastic Logic and Novaled Announce New Partnership, Promises Mainstream Flexible Display to Arrive Soon
Plastic Logic has long been associated with the development of flexible displays, but we have yet to see a successful commercial application of the technology so far. However, that is likely to change in the not too distant future, as the company has partnered with Novaled, that bills itself among the leaders in development of "organic electronic materials and technology for … [Read more...] about Plastic Logic and Novaled Announce New Partnership, Promises Mainstream Flexible Display to Arrive Soon
Apple Experimenting with Different Charging Technologies for iWatch
Apple has long been rumored to be developing a smartwatch device, although all of their efforts seem to have stagnated at one point, battery issue. While the California company strives to offer a superior smartatch experience, there are several options that are being deliberated so far as powering the device is concerned. Induction charging is one such method that is being … [Read more...] about Apple Experimenting with Different Charging Technologies for iWatch
Indie Developers Revolting Against Candy Trademark
Indie game developers are up in arms regarding the Candy Crush trademark on the word "Candy." King was awarded a UK trademark and they are apply for one in the United States. The game studio is not looking to sue anyone who uses the word Candy, just protect their IP. Many people are up in arms about this and submitting hundreds of apps to iTunes and Google Play with different … [Read more...] about Indie Developers Revolting Against Candy Trademark