Clearink has just unveiled the first 1.32 inch color e-paper display with a 202 DPI screen, which is a dramatic increase from the 106 DPI prototype they announced last year. They also announced this model has a 30.4% more improved Color Gamut and it needs less power because they managed to incorporate a 5V battery, which is a 50% decrease from last year. The big priority … [Read more...] about Clearink unveils new color e-paper 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
Pebble Raises Ridiculous Capital on Kickstarter for Watch Sequel
Known by the world as Kickstarter's darling, the makers of the tremendously popular Pebble smartwatch are hoping for a repeat performance. A little bit ahead of the launch of Apple's wearable debut, Pebble wanted to raise $500K to produce their new Time Steel product. It appears a few backers have some interest in the new wearable; with 20 more days to raise funds, nearly 66K … [Read more...] about Pebble Raises Ridiculous Capital on Kickstarter for Watch Sequel
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
MOTA SmartRing Provides Android Wearable Watch Alternative
We've seen all manner of Android wearables, though almost all of them pretty much look like watches. Sure there are a few you can wear around your neck, but MOTO is offering you an alternative device in the form of a ring. The MOTA SmartRing claims that it will provide mobile app notifications directly on your... finger. Announcing the SmartRing, MOTA describes the alerts … [Read more...] about MOTA SmartRing Provides Android Wearable Watch Alternative
Wearables to Aid Parkinson’s Research
While we've all been contemplating how a wearable could benefit our lives, Michael J Fox and his foundation for Parkinson's research have been considering how these devices might save them. Working in partnership with Intel, Fox intends to trial a device that would provide research data in real time that could be used for analysis. In a statement issued by Todd Sherer, CEO … [Read more...] about Wearables to Aid Parkinson’s Research
Flopsy Droid Brings Flappy Bird to Your Android Wearable
With all the proverbial hustle and bustle surrounding Android wearables and what you might be able to do with them, the concept of gaming on them has been a little ignored --most people seem focused on seeing notifications on the tiny screens or having their fitness goals tracked. One of the first real additions to the wrist-based gaming market is Flopsy Droid, described as an … [Read more...] about Flopsy Droid Brings Flappy Bird to Your Android Wearable
PayPal App Released For Android Wear
Wearables are among the hottest topics at this year's Google I/O conference, with apps designed to work with them being some of the most exciting developments. One of the first to emerge is the availability of PayPal on your wrist, letting us check in to pay at participating stores, redeem offers, and receive payment notifications. PayPal has long been a friend to Android … [Read more...] about PayPal App Released For Android Wear
Samsung Files Suite of Patents for Next Generation of Android Wear
In this brave new world filled with patent disputes and court cases, it's hard to care about news that Samsung has a few new ideas that they want to retain credit for and control over --but with wearable technology being the latest exciting thing, new applications give us hints as to what we might expect to see in the next generation of products. If this is true, Samsung may … [Read more...] about Samsung Files Suite of Patents for Next Generation of Android Wear
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