Apple last week confirmed that wrist tattoos can interfere with the Apple Watch heart rate sensor. The company explained that, “Permanent or temporary changes to your skin, such as some tattoos, can also impact heart rate sensor performance. The ink, pattern, and saturation of some tattoos can block light from the sensor, making it difficult to get reliable readings.” The […]
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Humour: Netflix jumps into wearables with Netflix Watch
Did Netflix miss the memo about April 1st being over? Or was it simply having a bit of fun when so much attention is focused on the Apple Watch. Whatever the reason, the video streaming company last week released a video purportedly announcing its first wearable, the Netflix Watch. Experience total freedom with the all new Netflix Watch. Now you […]
Humour: Must-have Apple Watch accessories
The Apple Watch will launch on April 24th. As with other Apple products, a wide range of accessories will be available alongside. Everything from straps and screen protectors to charging docks and even cases will be offered by Apple and third party vendors. The Joy of Tech has come up with a list of must-have accessories. What would be better […]
Humour: Apple Pocketwatch by Conan O’Brien
Not everyone will be able to afford an Apple Watch Edition which will start at US$10,000 (CA$13,000) and run as high as US$17,000 (CA$22,000). Many will not be able to even afford the entry level Apple Watch Sport which will start at US$349 (CA$449). Fortunately, Conan O’Brien has come up with a budget-friendly alternative. He introduced the Apple Pocketwatch earlier […]
Humour: This Hour Has 22 Minutes’ take on the Apple Watch
When Apple unveiled new details about the upcoming Apple Watch earlier this month, it may have left out one of the most compelling reasons for someone, particularly if they’re single, to get their hands on one. Fortunately, the CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes has no qualms about revealing the one feature that most other smartwatches on the market today […]
Humour: Proposing in the age of smartphones
Smartphones have become the hub of not only our communications but many daily activities. A number of older technologies are quickly fading away and every year it seems that more are making way for yet another task our mobile devices can manage. Dedicated cameras are quickly disappearing, the contents of our wallets are slowly making their way into our mobile devices, […]
Humour: BlackBerry unveils innovative BlackBerry Irregular Heptagon
The recently launched BlackBerry Passport is the first in what BlackBerry promises will be a series of “unconventional” devices. The company wants to offer smartphones that are both “disruptive” and packing a “wow factor.” The next such device is scheduled to be unveiled at Mobile World Congress in February 2015. While it is expected to feature a flipout keyboard, comedian […]
Humour: Apple iPhone 6 Dali Edition
You’ve likely heard by now that some new Apple iPhone 6 Plus owners have discovered that their devices have emerged from their back pockets somewhat bent out of shape. You can even bend it with your bare hands if you are so inclined (better yet, just watch the video below). While the affair is already referred to as Bendgate by […]