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Google starts a home try-on service for Glass

Google starts a home try-on service for Glass

yesterday, 17:57 | by Michael H.
Have you wanted to try Google Glass before committing to pay $1500 for one? If so, then this story will...

Android Wear-based Samsung smartwatch to be released this year

Android Wear-based Samsung smartwatch to be released this year

3 days ago, 09:55 | by Florin T.
Samsung reportedly confirmed that it would introduce a device running Google's new Android Wear. Specific...

Samsung announces full list of Galaxy devices that are compatible with its Gear and Fit wearables

Samsung announces full list of Galaxy devices that are compatible with its Gear and Fit wearables

3 days ago, 07:56 | by Florin T.
A total of 12 Galaxy smartphones, and 8 Galaxy tablets are compatible with Samsung's new Gear 2, Gear...

Google Glass update XE16 (aka KitKat) now rolling out

Google Glass update XE16 (aka KitKat) now rolling out

3 days ago, 19:42 | by Michael H.
Just yesterday, Google announced that "later this week" the update that would bring Google Glass to Android...

Samsung's answer to Google Glass might have appeared in patent

Samsung's answer to Google Glass might have appeared in patent

4 days ago, 11:03 | by Alan F.
A patent awarded to Korean manufacturer Samsung, appears to show the tech giant's answer to Google Glass....

Google Glass available for anyone to buy today only; limited quantities available says Google

Google Glass available for anyone to buy today only; limited quantities available says Google

4 days ago, 09:54 | by Alan F.
Today only, you can join the group of Google Glass Explorers by purchasing the connected specs for $1500...

Samsung releases ad for its Gear Fit fitness tracking device

Samsung releases ad for its Gear Fit fitness tracking device

4 days ago, 21:50 | by Alan F.
With the Samsung Gear Fit now available, Samsung has released an ad showing the many ways that one person...

Microsoft wants to work with Pebble to add Windows Phone support

Microsoft wants to work with Pebble to add Windows Phone support

4 days ago, 21:18 | by Michael H.
Pebble is the most popular, and likely the best smartwatch that is currently on the market, but the wearable...

KitKat is coming to Google Glass this week

KitKat is coming to Google Glass this week

4 days ago, 20:01 | by Michael H.
At the end of February, Google announced that its monthly updates to Google Glass would be going off...

Latest Apple iWatch rumor has wearable sporting flexible OLED display from LG

Latest Apple iWatch rumor has wearable sporting flexible OLED display from LG

14 Apr 2014, 11:10 | by Alan F.
The latest rumor about the Apple iWatch comes out of Vietnam, and states that the timepiece will have...

Future wearables might get charged by your body heat thanks to this new technique

Future wearables might get charged by your body heat thanks to this new technique

14 Apr 2014, 09:14 | by Peter K.
The relatively weak battery life is probably one of the main issues that most users have with wearable...

The Samsung Gear Fit torn down by iFixit for your pleasure, see what's inside the wearable

The Samsung Gear Fit torn down by iFixit for your pleasure, see what's inside the wearable

14 Apr 2014, 08:53 | by Peter K.
Shy of a week ago, we showed you iFixit's disassembly of the Samsung Gear 2 - the smartwatch was given...

Google Glass stolen and smashed to the ground in bizarre post-Google protest incident in SF

Google Glass stolen and smashed to the ground in bizarre post-Google protest incident in SF

14 Apr 2014, 04:14 | by Luis D.
When she saw Russell and his friend approach, the Glass hater yelled "Glass!", tore the hi-tech spectacles...

Plastic Surgeon finds plenty of use for Google Glass in his practice

Plastic Surgeon finds plenty of use for Google Glass in his practice

13 Apr 2014, 12:21 | by Alan F.
A New York City plastic surgeon has found Google Glass to be indispensable to his practice on Park Avenue....

Samsung wants to trademark the names

Samsung wants to trademark the names "Gear Now" and "Gear Solo" in the US

10 Apr 2014, 20:49 | by Florin T.
Gear Now and Gear Solo could be two of Samsung's upcoming smartwatches. It's said that the Gear Solo...

Anyone in the U.S. will soon have one day to buy Google Glass

Anyone in the U.S. will soon have one day to buy Google Glass

10 Apr 2014, 17:08 | by Michael H.
Google has been very slow and careful about how many Google Glass units it has sold so far. This is partly...

Privacy issues lead 72% in U.S. to reject Google Glass

Privacy issues lead 72% in U.S. to reject Google Glass

10 Apr 2014, 08:55 | by Alan F.
A survey of Americans conducted by research firm Toluna, suggests that 72% of them will not purchase...

Samsung Gear 2 gets disassembled – the wearable can be easily repaired!

Samsung Gear 2 gets disassembled – the wearable can be easily repaired!

09 Apr 2014, 09:48 | by Peter K.
The Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch is about to be released worldwide in just two days, but we can already...

Samsung’s new Gear 2 smartwatch runs on an Exynos chip, Gear Fit uses super-low-power Cortex-M4 chip

Samsung’s new Gear 2 smartwatch runs on an Exynos chip, Gear Fit uses super-low-power Cortex-M4 chip

09 Apr 2014, 07:03 | by Victor H.
Samsung unveiled new smart wearables with sleeker design and stylish looks, but you can’t expect a top-notch...

Apple starts receiving parts for the Apple iWatch; September launch possible

Apple starts receiving parts for the Apple iWatch; September launch possible

09 Apr 2014, 02:50 | by Alan F.
After a previous report claimed that the Apple iWatch would be launched in the third quarter of this...

Sony SmartBand and LifeLog apps launched via Google Play

Sony SmartBand and LifeLog apps launched via Google Play

08 Apr 2014, 18:29 | by Florin T.
While the LifeLog and SmartBand apps are available as of now, the SmartBand wearable hasn't been properly...

Google Glass meets its maker via a Vector submachine gun

Google Glass meets its maker via a Vector submachine gun

08 Apr 2014, 15:12 | by Maxwell R.
The tech assassin has returned with killer slow-motion video action and Google Glass 2.0 eyewear as...

Samsung updates the Gear Fit with portrait mode

Samsung updates the Gear Fit with portrait mode

08 Apr 2014, 14:03 | by Michael H.
When we first got a look at the Samsung Gear Fit, even before getting a chance to physically handle one,...

LG G Watch to be launched in the UK before July, priced at under $300

LG G Watch to be launched in the UK before July, priced at under $300

08 Apr 2014, 09:37 | by Florin T.
The LG G Watch should be the very first smartwatch to run Google's Android Wear. Its exact features haven't...

Dhanush SoC will let smart-watches' batteries last a full month

Dhanush SoC will let smart-watches' batteries last a full month

08 Apr 2014, 09:19 | by Luis D.
Former Motorola CEO Sanjay Iha's mega-startup, Ineda Systems, claims it has developed a processor for...

Apple tipped to release Apple iWatch in Q3; 65 million units to ship in 2014?

Apple tipped to release Apple iWatch in Q3; 65 million units to ship in 2014?

08 Apr 2014, 05:08 | by Alan F.
According to a report out of China, the Apple iWatch will make its long anticipated release in the third...

Report: LG working on second smartwatch to be released shortly after the LG G Watch

Report: LG working on second smartwatch to be released shortly after the LG G Watch

08 Apr 2014, 04:39 | by Alan F.
A report out of Taiwan on Tuesday, indicates that Korean manufacturer LG is working on a second smartwatch...

Apple iWatch could literally have your back with UV exposure sensor

Apple iWatch could literally have your back with UV exposure sensor

08 Apr 2014, 01:12 | by Alan F.
Those who burn easily in the sun could have the Apple iWatch on their side, watching their back. Blayne...

Android Wear is for notifications not for

Android Wear is for notifications not for "full-fledged" apps, is that expected or disappointing?

07 Apr 2014, 23:01 | by Michael H.
Google has a clear vision for what it wants with Android Wear, and it is being very very clear in its...

App turns Google Glass wearers into reporters

App turns Google Glass wearers into reporters

07 Apr 2014, 11:02 | by Alan F.
Do you have a dream to someday be an news reporter, broadcasting live from a major story? Do you often...

Like to put your iPhone in your pocket? You need a new pair of jeans

Like to put your iPhone in your pocket? You need a new pair of jeans

06 Apr 2014, 21:12 | by Maxwell R.
These are jeans designed with the smartphone in mind. No longer do you need to fish our device out of...

Will.i.am to release smartwatch this July, that can connect to Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Will.i.am to release smartwatch this July, that can connect to Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

05 Apr 2014, 02:44 | by Alan F.
Black Eyed Peas member Will.i.am is known for carrying around a BlackBerry. Back in 2012, we showed you...

Trademark saga: Google tries to register the word

Trademark saga: Google tries to register the word "Glass", the USPTO says "No!"

04 Apr 2014, 08:50 | by Peter K.
It seems that Google and the USPTO might not agree upon a certain trademark application, filed by the...

TomTom's new watches combine GPS with a heart rate monitor for more precise training

TomTom's new watches combine GPS with a heart rate monitor for more precise training

03 Apr 2014, 04:11 | by Alan F.
TomTom announced on Wednesday, a couple of new watches that combine GPS with a heart rate monitor. This...

One-third of wearable buyers abandon their device within six months

One-third of wearable buyers abandon their device within six months

02 Apr 2014, 21:17 | by Michael H.
The general wisdom from most tech outlets is that we are at the beginning of a wearable tech revolution....

Samsung Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit now available to buy in the UK

Samsung Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit now available to buy in the UK

01 Apr 2014, 06:38 | by Florin T.
The Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit are available a few days before the more expensive Gear 2. All three new...

Take a look at where Microsoft may plan to take augmented reality and wearables in the future

Take a look at where Microsoft may plan to take augmented reality and wearables in the future

01 Apr 2014, 03:11 | by Maxwell R.
No, this is not an April fool's event. Facebook is not the only outfit getting into the virtual reality...

Apple tried to hire Swiss watch-making experts to work on the iWatch

Apple tried to hire Swiss watch-making experts to work on the iWatch

31 Mar 2014, 03:34 | by Luis D.
In its perfectionist pursuits, Apple reached out to talent from esteemed brands to work on what could...

HTC aims to grab 8-10% of the smartphone market, CEO reconfirms tablets and wearables

HTC aims to grab 8-10% of the smartphone market, CEO reconfirms tablets and wearables

27 Mar 2014, 09:01 | by Florin T.
HTC wasn't among the top five smartphone makers in 2013, but the company hopes to turn its fortunes around...

The Samsung Gear Fit wearable is powered by neither Android, nor Tizen – enter the RTOS

The Samsung Gear Fit wearable is powered by neither Android, nor Tizen – enter the RTOS

26 Mar 2014, 10:08 | by Peter K.
The Gear Fit, one of the several hot wearables that Samsung announced at MWC in Barcelona, won't be running...

Sony: the door to Android Wear is not closed

Sony: the door to Android Wear is not closed

25 Mar 2014, 22:45 | by Florin T.
While Sony is currently concentrating on its SmartWatch 2 and SmartBand, it doesn't rule out the possibility...

Nokia wearables may come later this year

Nokia wearables may come later this year

25 Mar 2014, 21:16 | by Michael H.
We've already seen wearables from Pebble and Samsung, as well as the Android Wear platform which will...

Sony smart-watches won't wear Android Wear, Xperia Z1 sales up 25%

Sony smart-watches won't wear Android Wear, Xperia Z1 sales up 25%

25 Mar 2014, 08:28 | by Luis D.
Ravi Nookala, president of Sony Mobile America, told CNET that the company has "already invested time...

Google signs deal with Oakley and Ray-Ban maker for Google Glass

Google signs deal with Oakley and Ray-Ban maker for Google Glass

24 Mar 2014, 20:38 | by Michael H.
There have been rumors for quite a while about Google trying to make deals with high profile eyewear...

New Moto 360 images show different watchbands and build

New Moto 360 images show different watchbands and build

24 Mar 2014, 18:54 | by Michael H.
We've already gotten a relatively good look at the Moto 360 smartwatch, or at the very least we've seen...

A new image of the LG G Watch looks as bland as the first

A new image of the LG G Watch looks as bland as the first

24 Mar 2014, 15:38 | by Michael H.
Okay, so maybe the headline isn't really all that fair, because the LG G Watch is planned to be the low-cost...

New report says the iWatch does exist... as a prototype only

New report says the iWatch does exist... as a prototype only

24 Mar 2014, 11:31 | by Michael H.
There has been a bit of debate recently over Apple's potential iWatch. Some believe that it doesn't actually...

Poll results: Which smartwatch platform you consider most likely to prevail?

Poll results: Which smartwatch platform you consider most likely to prevail?

24 Mar 2014, 06:26 | by Daniel P.
Google announced its new Android Wear platform last week, meant for smartwatches and other wearables,...

Analyst gives Apple a deadline for the iWatch... or else

Analyst gives Apple a deadline for the iWatch... or else

22 Mar 2014, 18:06 | by Michael H.
It is an extremely weird time for Apple analysts right now. With the announcement of Android Wear, Apple...

Pocket has already built an Android Wear SDK for easy saving from your smartwatch

Pocket has already built an Android Wear SDK for easy saving from your smartwatch

22 Mar 2014, 15:26 | by Michael H.
A lot of developers think the best way to success is getting its app on every platform available. Pocket...

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