Shortly after Google first unveiled its Cardboard virtual reality viewer at Google I/O 2014, Dodocase came out with its own Cardboard-compatible viewer. Since then improved with bigger lenses and an Access Port for touch screen interaction, it remains a strong seller for the company that also makes cases for smartphones and tablets. Dodocase has now taken to Indiegogo to fund its next VR viewer, the […]
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Bell & Ross Baselworld 2016 teaser
Baselworld 2016 is less than two weeks away now. A number of watchmakers have already revealed some of the new models that they are bringing to the event. Bell & Ross is taking a slightly different approach. The company tweeted out a Bell & Ross Baselworld 2016 this weekend, promising to unveil new models at the event. Unfortunately, it revealed little else. Confidential […]
Concept Sunday: Ally activity tracker for you and your dog
Fitness trackers and other wearables have quickly established themselves as one of the hottest electronic devices. IDC recently reported that full year shipments hit 78.1 million units in 2015, up an impressive 171.6% over 2014. While most fitness trackers are geared at humans, a few devices are now available for your pets. The Ally activity tracker concept combines the two, […]
Pokémon Go beta to kick in Japan later this month
Nintendo announced a new mobile game called Pokémon GO last September. Developed by Niantic, the studio behind Ingress, the augmented reality game lets players find, capture and battle their Pokémon in a real world setting. While an official launch date has yet to be announced, Nintendo is kicking off a beta in Japan later this month. The Pokémon Company and Niantic will be […]
New Veldt Serendipity models to be unveiled at Baselworld 2016
Veldt, a Japanese wearable brand established in 2012, is headed to Baselworld 2016 to unveil new models of its Veldt Serendipity analog-type smartwatch. The new devices are the product of a partnership with Kyoto Denim, a fashion company that blends the art of Kyo-Yuzen (a dyeing method that dates back to the 8th century) with denim fabrics. The new models also promise some new features. In all, four new models […]
Sony Future Lab wearable prototype with hands-free interface coming to SXSW
Sony today announced the launch of a new research and development initiative called the Sony Future Lab Program. Unlike typical R&D projects, it will share concept prototypes looking to solve challenging goals with its user community to collect their feedback to refine and evolve projects. The first project, known as “N” for now, will be unveiled at the SXSW Interactive Festival taking place later […]
The smartwatches coming to Baselworld 2016
Wearables have established themselves as some of the most popular devices at both the Consumer Electronics Show and Mobile World Congress. Wearables, and smartwatches in particular, may now be looking to do the same at Baselworld, one of the foremost events for watches and jewelry. A search through the list of exhibitors reveals that a number of companies are bringing smartwatches to […]
Snoopy watch faces now available for Samsung Gear S2
Samsung teased new watch faces featuring Peanuts characters for its Samsung Gear S2 in early January. The company yesterday tweeted that Snoopy watch faces are now available through Samsung’s Gear Apps store. https://youtu.be/2B8B0rbCDiU The watch faces are fairly simple, displaying only the time. Based on Samsung Mobile’s video promoting them, at least one of them will change over the day with the sky […]