Pride celebrations took place this past Sunday in a number of U.S. cities. As in past years, a number of Apple employees, including CEO Tim Cook, took part in the San Francisco Pride parade. According to Reddit user Sakusuhon, those who had registered ahead of the event received rainbow-patterned straps for their Apple Watches. The limited-edition straps were given out as “a symbol of our commitment to […]
Wearables
2017 Apple Watch to use microLED display?
Recent rumours suggest that the next Apple Watch will only feature upgraded hardware and some minor cosmetic changes. More significant changes are in the cards for the 2017 Apple Watch model. A new report by Digitimes now suggests that one of those changes could be that the watch’s OLED display will make way for one using microLED (or mLED) technology. […]
Concept Sunday: Swatch Smartwatch
Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek earlier this year said that his company will continue to build out the smart capabilities of its Swatch brand. It already offers the beach volleyball-focused Swatch Touch Zero One and the pay-by-the-wrist Swatch Bellamy (pictured above) with more to come. The company has revealed few details but will continue to focus on devices geared at specific needs. As such, […]
New Fitbit Sleep tools promise to help you sleep better
Fitbit yesterday released an update to its Fitbit app. It adds a set of new Fitbit sleep tools designed to improve sleep consistency and overall health. The new features include personalized sleep goals that help you get the optimal amount of sleep and customized bedtime and wakeup targets. Reminders will help you stay on track. A sleep schedule history lets you chart your […]
Could this be the upcoming Samsung Gear S3 smarwatch?
It appears that the Samsung Gear S3 rumour mill is winding up. Following last week’s report that Samsung was working on a new smartwatch codenamed Solis, Tizen Cafe has now posted images of what it claims is the Samsung Gear S3. The two overexposed images show a round smartwatch with a fluted bezel and a metal bracelet. They are so […]
Samsung Solis smartwatch in development?
Samsung introduced its first round smartwatch, the Samsung Gear S2 (pictured above), last September. Rumours about a successor followed a mere three months later, suggesting that it would use a wearables-optimized processor. More recent rumours added that a Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch will be announced at IFA 2016 in September. A new report today indicates that Samsung is indeed working on a new smartwatch. It […]
Pokémon GO Plus wearable and game to launch in July
Nintendo announced the Pokémon GO mobile game last September. Developed in partnership with Niantic, the company behind Ingress, it will allow players to search an augmented reality version of the real world to catch, trade and battle various Pokémon. Nintendo will also offer a companion wearable, the Pokémon GO Plus, that will make it easier to perform certain game actions right from the wrist. Nintendo […]
Samsung Gear Fit2 now available in Canada
Samsung Canada today announced that the Samsung Gear Fit2 are now available in Canada at Samsung Experience Stores across Canada. The Samsung Gear IconX earbuds will follow sometime in Q3. “We know that living a healthy lifestyle is a top priority for Canadians and our two new wearables, the Gear Fit2 and Gear IconX, are a perfect fit for keeping fitness goals […]