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 […]
Heuer Carrera watch sets record at Sotheby’s Important Watches auction
The latest Sotheby’s Important Watches auction took place this past Saturday. More than 250 luxury watches went up for sale. As is often the case at such events, one lot in particular sold for far more than had been expected. Lot number 161, an 18 carat gold Heuer Carrera chronograph, was expected to sell for between CHF 10,000 (about US$10,215 or CA$13,200) and […]
Fitbit continues to dominate wearables market in Q1 2016
Fitbit kicked off 2016 much as it finished 2015: At the top of the wearables market. It remained the top manufacturer in the wearables market in Q1 2016 as overall shipment volumes reached 19.7 million units, a 67.2% jumped from the 11.8 million units shipped in same quarter a year ago. While volumes grew as expected, the top five manufacturers list […]
Garmin vívosmart HR+ activity tracker adds GPS to vívosmart line
Garmin is on a bit of tear lately with product announcements. After announcing the golf-specific Approach X40 activity tracker band, vívomove smart analogue watch and Forerunner 735XT, it today announced the Garmin vívosmart HR+ fitness band. It improves upon the original vívosmart HR by adding GPS as well as additional running data and automatic activity detection. “With a compelling combination of GPS, wrist-based heart […]
Concept Sunday: Drop of water inspires CHRONODROP smartwatch
Nature is a source of design inspiration for a great many things we design. Even the world of technology often turns to it at times . For example, do you remember how Samsung said it was inspired by nature when it designed the Galaxy S III? South Korea’s Alford Beomjun Sohn was inspired by a simple water drop when he came […]
Christopher Ward re-brands with new Christopher Ward C65 Trident watches
Christopher Ward, a British luxury watch company founded in 2004, has unveiled an updated brand along with two new Christopher Ward C65 Trident watches. The new brand extends not only watches but also a redesigned logo and website. It also encompasses a change in their design philosophy with a greater focus on original designs to give Christopher Ward watches a more distinctive and easily recognizable […]