Hermès currently offers a number of leather straps for the Apple Watch. But what if it decided to make its own smartwatch? France’s Edward Folberth has one potential answer, the Hermès Vendome smartwatch. The design features a very simple and elegant stainless steel case (the size is not specified). The bezel is adorned with wave-shaped accents at the 4 and 10 o’clock […]
Modular Blocks smartwatch now available for pre-order
The modular Blocks smartwatch Kickstarter project closed last November after raising more than US$1.6 million from more than 5,000 backers. With shipments expected to begin this fall (later than originally expected unfortunately), anyone who missed out on the crowdfunding campaign can now pre-order one as well. The world’s first modular smartwatch is here. BLOCKS lets you choose the features and designs […]
Nixon Watches unveils Nixon Star Wars: Millennium Falcon collection
The Nixon Star Wars: Death Star collection was released back in May. It only makes sense that the latest Nixon Star Wars collection focuses now on the Light side. The latest additions focus on the Millennium Falcon, the freighter made famous by smuggler Han Solo and Chewbacca, his Wookie co-pilot. The Millennium Falcon, originally known as YT-1300 492727ZED, was a modified YT-1300 […]
MWD49B firmware update rolling out to Moto 360 (2nd gen) and Moto 360 Sport
New firmware is now rolling out to both the Moto 360 (2nd Generation) and Moto 360 Sport smartwatches. The MWD49B firmware update is a maintenance update. It does not contain any major new features but does include a few welcome additions along with some security updates and the usual bug fixes and stability improvements. The full change log includes the following: Moto […]
Improved Health and new Weather apps with Pebble 3.13 firmware
Pebble’s latest Kickstarter campaign is in full swing (with more than US$10 million already raised) but that has not stopped the company from continuing to enhance its Pebble operating system and apps. Its latest firmware, Pebble 3.13, comes with an improved Pebble Health app, an official Weather app and more. Pebble Health has been improved with enhanced step and sleep algorithms. […]
Samsung WELT smart healthcare belt spun off as independent company
Samsung showed off its WELT (short for “wellness belt”) smart healthcare belt at CES 2016. Developed under the umbrella of the Samsung Creative Lab (C-Lab), it is one of five projects that became an independent startup company after Samsung deemed it to be not only creative but also having high potential for commercial success. “This year is the fourth year since C-Lab was initiated,” said […]
Coach Apple Watch straps appear briefly on retailer’s website ahead of announcement
Rumours that Coach was getting ready to launch a line of Apple Watch straps were effectively confirmed over the past few days. We learned back in April that the U.S. fashion house best known for its leather bags and purses was readying up to nine different bands in different colours and decorations like custom stitching patterns and charms like flowers and stars. […]
Samsung Gear Fit2 now available for pre-order in U.S.
Samsung unveiled the Gear Fit2 fitness band last week, adding that it would be available starting on June 10th. It is now available for pre-order in the U.S. ahead of that date on Samsung’s own website. When you’re looking for motivation to stay at your best, the Samsung Gear Fit2 keeps you going. It automatically recognizes whatever you’re doing—from walking […]