The smartwatch segment is heating up gradually, with more players joining the race to have the smartest device on consumers' wrists in the coming year. French manufacturer Archos is the latest to join the race, having announced plans to come up with multiple smartwatch offerings in 2014; given Archos’ usual strategy to launch low cost devices, the same is expected of its … [Read more...] about Archos to Launch Affordable Line of Smartwatches at CES 2014
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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
Kisai Rorschach Smartwatch Uses Cryptic Inkblot Marking to Depict Time
Tokyoflash Japan is the newest entrant to the rapidly emerging smartwatch segment. However, the Kisai Rorschach smartwatch is unlike any other smartwatch currently available in the market. While the others in the game are busy wooing buyers with tech bits or the unique features that their smartwatch devices are capable of, the Kisai Rorschach stands out miles away from the rest … [Read more...] about Kisai Rorschach Smartwatch Uses Cryptic Inkblot Marking to Depict Time
Qualcomm Pulls the Plug on the Toq
The smartwatch segment is just beginning to take shape, though it seems we are already about to witness the first casualty: Qualcomm Toq devices. Qulcomm’s entry in the smartwatch arena has been much talked about, but the company has stated they are pulling the plug on the device which they claim was never meant to be offered on a commercial basis. Rather, Qualcomm’s President … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Pulls the Plug on the Toq
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
Rumor: A Smartwatch From Nokia Coming Soon
After we have had enough of tablet devices, smartphones, and big screen smartphone devices, it was perhaps just a matter of time before the manufacturers turned to provide the smart treatment to the humble watch. Joining the mad rush from manufacturers to come up with their individual take on the smartwatch concept is Nokia. All of it is too uncertain right now, but is being … [Read more...] about Rumor: A Smartwatch From Nokia Coming Soon