GLIGO is a brand new E Ink smartwatch currently fundraising on Indiegogo. They currently have raised over $212,000 on a $10,000 goal. This device is going to retail for a paltry $99 and will start shipping in September. One of the big selling points is that the battery will last three years, due to the low power that the e-paper display draws. The GLIGO will come with a … [Read more...] about GLIGO is a new E Ink smartwatch
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Google Closing in on iOS Compatibility for Android Wearables
Let's be honest, we were all expecting news like this at a time like this: the Apple Watch pre-sale is looming and Google announces that they are closing in on making Android wearables compatible with iOS devices. Some people won't be swayed --they want an Apple Watch and nothing else will do. Others have an open mind (or a budget that doesn't afford the high price tag for … [Read more...] about Google Closing in on iOS Compatibility for Android Wearables
Brookstone Mistakenly Begins Pre-Order For Fitbit Surge Wearable
Fitbit hasn't even made their official announcement launching their upcoming wearable, but Brookstone went ahead and started offering pre-orders for the much-anticipated Surge watch... though the page is now unavailable. Often regarded as the king of the fitness-related wearables market, Fitbit's updated entry in this category could be a meaningful contender. During the time … [Read more...] about Brookstone Mistakenly Begins Pre-Order For Fitbit Surge Wearable
Apple Watch: The Amazing Wearable I Hate to Love
So it happened: Apple entered the wearables market (or at least they promised to, with a release date slated for 'early 2015'). From the moment I heard it was a watch, I wanted to hate it. I was ready to hate it. I was ready to stand up tall and declare that I don't wear watches and will never wear this watch. Not long afterward, I was left wondering how I lived without a … [Read more...] about Apple Watch: The Amazing Wearable I Hate to Love
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