ASUS first announced the ASUS ZenWatch 2 in early June at Computex. It took several months to finally announce availability and pricing details at IFA 2015 in early September. A month later, the ASUS ZenWatch 2 today went on sale on the U.S. version of the Google Store as well as other retailers. Selling for US$149.99 (about CA$200) or less, the ASUS ZenWatch 2 is […]
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ASUS teases new smartwatch for IFA 2015 press event
IFA 2015 will quickly be upon us. As in past years, a number of mobile device manufacturers are planning announcements at the event. Samsung has already announced that it will formally unveil its Gear S2 smartwatch on September 3rd. ASUS today announced that it will hold its press event on September 2nd. If the teaser video it released on Facebook […]
ASUS announces ZenWatch 2
ASUS today announced the ZenWatch 2 as Computex kicked off. Powered once more by Android Wear, it promises “an even more refined design, an improved user experience, and the introduction of completely new functionality.” Not only does it add a new metal crown and a magnetic charger but it will also be available in two sizes, a choice of three […]
ASUS ZenWatch successor back on track for Q3 2015 launch?
If all the comments attributed to ASUS CEO Jerry Shen are legitimate, it might well be that he’s having a bit of fun teasing us about the launch of the successor to the ASUS ZenWatch. Shen said early this year that a second generation ZenWatch would launch sometime in Q3. Later, on a visit to India to launch the ASUS […]
ASUS VivoWatch to launch in May
ASUS teased us with the ASUS VivoWatch at the Milan Milan Design Week event in early April. At an event earlier this week, it announced that it will launch later this month in Taiwan and a number of other markets. As expected, it is focused on health and fitness, providing not only heart rate, activity and sleep tracking but also […]
ASUS ZenWatch successor not coming until 2016
ASUS launched the ASUS ZenWatch (pictured above) at IFA 2014. The watch was well received and is now available in a number of markets including the U.S. (but not Canada unfortunately). Company CEO Jerry Shen late last year apparently confirmed that a Zenwatch successor was coming but would not launch until sometime in Q3 2015. It now appears that this […]
ASUS VivoWatch to be unveiled at Milan Design Week 2015
ASUS will announce the ASUS VivoWatch at the upcoming Milan Design Week event. Taking place at Milan’s Milano Via Tortona 20 from April 14th to April 19th, this new wearable will be the company’s first to focus on fitness and wellness. While most details will not be announced until the event kicks tomorrow , ASUS has teased a few of […]
ASUS could ditch Android Wear over battery life concerns
ASUS CEO Jerry Shen has already confirmed what many see as the obvious: The company will release a second generation ZenWatch in the second half of the year. More recently, signs emerged that ASUS was also working on a Windows-powered smartwatch called the ASUS VivoWatch. Speaking at an investor conference yesterday, Shen has confirmed that the company is indeed working […]