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
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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
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
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
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
Cogito Smartwatch With an Analog Display Revealed
Here is a smartwatch that is a lot like any other conventional watches we have known for years. Enter ConnecteDevice’s Cookoo series of elegant smartwatches that conveys a sense of understated style and offers two different devices right now. What makes the Cogito different is that they incorporate an analog watch face, unlike the digital displays that almost all other … [Read more...] about Cogito Smartwatch With an Analog Display Revealed
Neptune Pine is World’s Largest Smartwatch
We have seen smartwatches before but none this big. With a 2.4 inch display, the Neptune Pine is to smartwatches what the phablet is to regular tablet devices. It is twice the size of regular smartwatch devices that usually max out at 1.2 to 1.6 inches. However, the humongous proportions isn’t the only distinguishing factor of the Neptune Pine in that it is designed to operate … [Read more...] about Neptune Pine is World’s Largest Smartwatch
E Fun Reveals NextOne Smartwatch, Priced $99, Will Ship by Q1, 2014
E Fun is a known name so far as cheap tablets and e-readers are concerned, chalking out its tablet strategy based on affordability alone, though it never could make it big enough due to some pretty ordinary products. But it's back again with the hottest device of recent time, a smartwatch priced at $100. The NextOne will offer a 1.5 inch display and is designed to pair with … [Read more...] about E Fun Reveals NextOne Smartwatch, Priced $99, Will Ship by Q1, 2014
Intel Reveals Smartwatch Prototype at the CES
Intel has come up with its own take of a smartwatch at the CES event. The smartwatch won’t be tied to any particular operating system or devices in that it has its own connectivity. Another positive aspect of the Intel smartwatch that its CEO Brian Krzanich harped on is the ‘geo fencing’ attribute that it incorporates. This can keep a tab on the movements of the user and is … [Read more...] about Intel Reveals Smartwatch Prototype at the CES
New Pebble Steel Features Metal and Gorilla Glass Build, Likely to Cost $240
Pebble has a slightly upmarket solution to its basic smartwatches which might be affordable, but have also been accused of being too plasticky. The Pebble Steel comes in both brushed and matte black version and a Gorilla glass cover to add extra rigidity. Pebble CEO Eric Migicovsky has already confirmed they have something special up their sleeves which they intend to reveal at … [Read more...] about New Pebble Steel Features Metal and Gorilla Glass Build, Likely to Cost $240
MetaWatch Launches New Premium Smartwatch Offering Designed by Ex-Vertu Designer
This year’s edition of CES is expected to carry a heavy dose of smartwatch news and offerings have already started to flow. MetaWatch has come up with its Meta line of smartwatches which promises to up the style quotient without sacrificing on substance. The Meta is also the first smartwatch that has evolved out of the joint collaboration between MetaWatch and smartphone … [Read more...] about MetaWatch Launches New Premium Smartwatch Offering Designed by Ex-Vertu Designer