Google today announced a new operating structure that will see it become part of a larger collection of companies known as Alphabet. This new company will see Larry Page become its CEO and Sergey Brin its President. As for Google itself, Sundar Pichai will take on the mantle of Google CEO. For Sergey and me this is a very exciting new chapter in the […]
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Smartwatches already impacting traditional watch sales?
Traditional watch makers are nervously watching to see how smartwatch sales will affect the sales of traditional ones. Elmar Mock, the co-inventor of the Swatch, already warned that the Swiss watch industry could soon find itself in an Ice Age. He is not alone in warning that sales could plummet as consumers opt for smartwatches that not only tell the […]
Concept Sunday: Samsung Galaxy gear edge by Maform
Samsung earlier this year promised to deliver “a more perfect product” for its next smartwatch. The latest rumours now suggest that Samsung will unveil this new wearable at an event during IFA 2015 in early September. If the rumours hold true, it will be a round smartwatch with a rotating bezel ring. What if Samsung instead applied some of the design […]
Pebble Time Steel now shipping to Kickstarter backers
Pebble announced today that it has begun to ship the Pebble Time Steel to Kickstarter backers. It had originally hoped to begin shipments in the last week of July but it appears that a few last minute gremlins delayed that plan by about a week. Based on the company’s latest estimates, it expects that it could take until the end of […]
Fitbit sells 4.5 million fitness trackers in Q2 FY2015
Fitbit yesterday announced its Q2 FY2015 financial results. The first to be announced since the company went public in June saw sales of its connected health and fitness devices hit 4.5 million units, netting the company revenues of just over US$400 million. “Our second quarter results included our highest quarterly revenue in the eight-year history of Fitbit,” said James Park, Fitbit […]
Garmin unveils entry-level Forerunner 25 GPS running watch
Garmin today announced a new GPS running watch. The Garmin Forerunner 25 is a cheaper alternative to the Forerunner 225 that the company unveiled back in May and succeeds the Forerunner 15. At the same time, it offers a number of connected features typically found on smarwatches. “Whether you’re preparing for your first 5k or gearing up for a marathon, the […]
Nico Gerard Pinnacle Watch puts traditional and Apple Watch on your wrist
It’s interesting times for the watch industry. Electronic manufacturers are starting to muscle into the space with smartwatches that offer a wider range of functions than most traditional watches. But while consumers may like the extra convenience, few smartwatches are winning points for style and elegance when compared to their traditional siblings. As a result, many a consumer has been […]
Component supplier hints at disappointing Apple Watch sales
Apple recently announced its latest financial results. While it revealed how many iPhones and iPads it sold, it did not reveal any Apple Watch sales numbers. Company CEO Tim Cook only said that early sales were off to a better start than both the original iPhone and iPad. While analysts are still gazing into their crystal balls and trying to come […]