A few companies have already recognized that not everyone is quite ready to replace their traditional watch with a smartwatch. Instead of suggesting users put their watches away, solutions that enhance a traditional watch’s functions have begun to appear. Montblanc recently unveiled the Timewalker Urban Speed e-Strap which adds a secondary display to the watch band and IWC is teasing its upcoming […]
Accessories
Misfit partners with Ekocycle on Misfit Shine Field Band Strap
Misfit today unveiled a new line of wrist bands for its Misfit Shine fitness tracker. Developed in partnership with The Coca-Cola Company and will.i.am, the new Misfit Shine Field Band Strap are made in part from from recycled PET plastic bottles. Each strap uses an average of one recycled 20oz PET bottle. The Misfit Shine itself is a disc-shaped fitness tracker measuring only 27.5 millimeters […]
LG Watch Urbane Charging Cradle now available on Google Store
The LG Watch Urbane launched on the new Google Store late last month. While it does ship with a charging cradle, you may be looking to pick up a spare for the office for to throw in your travel bag. If so, you’ll be happy to know that the LG Watch Urbane Charging Cradle is now available separately on the Google Store. […]
Duet combines Apple iPhone and Apple Watch chargers into one
Now that you have both an Apple iPhone and Apple Watch, things may have gotten a bit more cluttered where you normally charge your devices. Not only do you have at least one device that will require nightly charging at the end of the day but you now have one cable for the smartphone and another for the smartwatch. Enter […]
Apple launches Made for Apple Watch straps program
Apple already offers a number of “Made for” certification programs for its iPhones, iPads and iPods that let third-party manufacturers offer Apple-approved accessories by meeting its specification guidelines. The company yesterday expanded this program to include one for the Apple Watch. The “Made for Apple Watch” is specifically geared at third-party watch bands. Apple Watch bands are easily changed with simple release […]
Concept Sunday: Apple Watch Reserve Strap
Apple is expected to unveil new details about the upcoming Apple Watch at its next press event on Monday, March 9. While the company has yet to officially comment on battery life, reports suggest that it will, like most smartwatches on the market today, last about a day. Under heavier use, it might not even make it through the day. […]
DODO premium leather bands now available for Moto 360
You have more choices today when it comes to accessorizing your Moto 360 smartwatch. Motorola today began to offer new DODO premium leather watch bands alongside its own metal and Horween leather straps. Four colours are available: Blue, Green, Tan and Red. Express your unique style with a premium Pergamena leather band from DODO — perfect for everyday life or […]
Moto 360 Wireless Charging Dock available through Google Play
The Moto 360 comes with a wireless dock that lets you recharge the smartwatch without needing to plug anything into the smartwatch. Despite recent battery life improvements and more on the way very soon (if not already), you’re still likely to find yourself charging it most nights. As convenient as wireless charging is, it also requires that you have access to the […]