Samsung kicked off the September of product launches with an event that brought us a new Galacy Note 4, Note Edge, Gear S Watch, and Gear VR Headset. When you are the company usually accused of copying Apple and their designs... it takes guts to hold your event first, and it takes talent to release products that get people talking. Samsung accomplished both of these … [Read more...] about Samsung Launches New Galaxy Notes, Gear
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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
Samsung Announces Slightly Lower Profit in its Quarterly Results
Companies are now releasing with their quarterly performance report cards, providing the industry with an insight of recent activity. Samsung released its figures, and the findings were a bit disappointing given the dip in profit reported. The South Asian giant announced profit of $7.8 billion for Q4 2013, which is a few notches below the $8.27 billion that the company secured … [Read more...] about Samsung Announces Slightly Lower Profit in its Quarterly Results
Samsung Expected to Launch Galaxy Gear Successor Soon
Having tested the waters in the fast emerging personal wearable segment with the Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch, Samsung now seems to be ready to up the ante with a new version that offers far better capabilities. Surprisingly, this comes within just months of the Galaxy Gear launch, which suffers from some serious shortcomings, namely its lack power given that the smartwatch has to … [Read more...] about Samsung Expected to Launch Galaxy Gear Successor Soon
Smartwatch Predicted to Grow to $62 Billion by 2018, Could Incorporate Bendable Display In Future
If anyone thought smart watches were just a fad that would fade away soon, analysts are already predicting a multi-billion dollar growth for the segment. Generator Research, the UK-based research group, claims the segment will account for $62 billion by 2018. The research firm is further claiming that the segment will grow to $214 million within the next five years. The … [Read more...] about Smartwatch Predicted to Grow to $62 Billion by 2018, Could Incorporate Bendable Display In Future
New Smart Watches Announced at IFA
By now, most consumers should be aware that the humble wristwatch has become pretty smart. There have been smartphones and smart TVs so far, but manufacturers had waited this long for something as intimate as the watch to be given the smart treatment. Thankfully, it has happened, and the 2013 IFA has ample proof. Here are the smart watches launched so far: Samsung Galaxy … [Read more...] about New Smart Watches Announced at IFA