Google today announced on its official blog that Android Wear is now compatible with the Apple iPhone. Android Wear for iOS is rolling out today and is compatible with the iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, 6, or 6 Plus running iOS 8.2+. Android Wear for iOS will not offer all of the functionality found on its Android equivalent. This first release will offer […]
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LG unveils limited edition LG Watch Urbane Luxe
A trademark filing earlier this summer revealed that LG might be planning a new smartwatch called the “Watch Urbane Luxe.” The company today announced that the LG Watch Urbane Luxe will be a premium limited edition version of its Watch Urbane smartwatch. It will offer the same technical specifications but sport in a 23-karat gold case with alligator leather strap with a deployment clasp. “Wearable devices […]
Tesla Watch: For the steampunk watch afficionado
If you’re looking for the perfect timepiece to complete your steampunk outfit, ThinkGeek may well have what you’re looking for. The Tesla Watch is named after Nikola Tesla, a scientist best known for his work on electricity supply systems as well as a number of eccentric inventions including a particle gun that could “cause armies to drop dead in their tracks.” Tesla came up with all […]
Concept Sunday: Fitbit Redesigned
IDC’s report that Apple took second place in global wearables shipments in Q2 2015 was not welcome news for Fitbit and others. While it remained the top wearables manufacturer this past quarter, it may not do so for much longer. While consumers are not likely to abandon fitness trackers any time soon, Fitbit may have a harder time convincing them to […]
Motorola stops selling original Moto 360
All the recent second-generation Moto 360 sightings, including one by Motorola itself, suggest that an announcement is imminent. Another clue telling us that this event is not far enough came Friday when Motorola stopped selling the original Moto 360 on its U.S. website. The Moto 360 link has disappeared off the home page but the product information page is still available and still shows the […]
IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Monopusher unveiled
The latest addition to IWC Schaffhausen’s Portofino collection is the IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Monopusher, its first monopusher chronograph. Unlike most chronographs that sport additional push-buttons, it comes with an “ingenious” single push-button built onto the crown. The chronograph push-button is integrated in the crown and at first glance is virtually invisible. Repeatedly pressing the single, multifunctional push-button starts, stops and resets the chronograph. When […]
Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic drop by FCC
Samsung teased its upcoming Gear S2 smartwatch back at Galaxy Unpacked 2015 earlier this month. The round smartwatch, formally known as the Gear A and Samsung Orbis, will be formally introduced at an IFA 2015 press event on September 3rd. With the launch imminent, the new smartwatch dropped by the FCC to collect the necessary certifications. In fact, two models […]
Amazon reveals Huawei Watch pricing
Huawei first unveiled its Huawei Watch back in early March at Mobile World Congress. Almost six months later, it has yet to hit the market although recent signs point to an immiment release finally. While pricing has yet to be announced, rumours suggested that Huawei would offer a number of variants with a range of price points. Amazon pre-order pages today […]