Pebble is going to make an announcement tomorrow. The company took to Twitter earlier today to tease the event set to take place on May 24th at 1000 ET (0700 PT). The only clue it gives us as to what is in store is that “Everything’s better with friends.” Pebble’s website features a countdown to the event, promising that we’re “in […]
Wearables
Samsung Gear Fit 2 appears in leaked promo images
The Samsung Gear Fit 2 has already been the topic of a number of leaks, including one on Samsung’s own website when the image popped up briefly. It has surfaced again today courtesy of leaked promotional images obtained by Tizen Cafe. These latest images reveal little that is new. They corroborate past leaks, including the one that revealed that the […]
Concept Sunday: Modular Timeless Smartwatch
Making smartwatches modular appears to be catching on. The Blocks modular smartwatch is set to begin shipping this fall and the Henlen Watch is now more than mid-way through its own Kickstarter campaign (but sadly looking like it may not meet its funding goals). The UK’s Sam Bond has his own idea of how a modular smartwatch might work. The Timeless Smartwatch […]
Android Pay coming to Android Wear but when is not clear
Google this week unveiled Android Wear 2.0 at Google I/O 2016. The first major update to its wearable operating system since it was released back in September 2014 will give wearables a number of new features and capabilities when it launches later this fall. Missing from the announcement was any hint that Android Pay would be coming to Android Wear to enable […]
Google I/O 2016: Project Jacquard makes its way into Levi’s Commuter Trucker Jacket
Google announced Project Jacquard last year at Google I/O 2015. Part of its ATAP (Advanced Technology and Projects) group, its objective was to build smart capabilities into clothing by incorporating sensors right into the fabric and pairing them up with discrete electronic components allowing it to become interactive. Levi’s was the first brand to partner with Google. Jump forward one year and the two […]
Google I/O 2016: Google announces Android Wear 2.0
Google I/O 2016 kicked off today with the much anticipated keynote. On the wearables front, Google announced Android Wear 2.0, the first full point upgrade since Android Wear was first released back in September 2014. “Based on what we’ve learned from users and developers, we’re evolving the platform to improve key experiences on the watch, including watch faces, messaging, and […]
Fitbit acquires Coin wearables payment platform
Future Fitbit wearables may not only track your health and fitness but also allow you to easily make mobile payments. The company today announced that it has acquired Coin’s wearable payment assets. These include key personnel and intellectual property specific to the wearables payment platform. “We are focused on making wearable devices that motivate people to reach their health and fitness goals, and that also make their lives easier with […]
Washington Post Samsung Gear S2 watch face tracks U.S. election polling data
One thing is certain: The lead-up to the next U.S. presidential election has certainly not been boring. With months to go before we find out who will move into The White House in November, political junkies are now able to follow the latest developments right on their wrist thanks to a new watch face for the Samsung Gear S2. The Washington Post […]