Huawei today unveiled the latest generation of its TalkBand wearable. The Huawei TalkBand B3 improves upon its predecessor, the TalkBand B2, in a number of ways while remaining a hybrid device that can work as both a fitness tracker and a Bluetooth headset. Huawei is offering the TalkBand B3 in a greater range of finishes. In all, three different lines, the Active, Classic […]
Zenith Academy Christophe Colomb Tribute to The Rolling Stones
If you missed out on the Zenith El Primero Striking 10th Lightweight Tribute to the Rolling Stones that was up for grabs at the Only Watch 2015 auction late last year, Zenith has unveiled another limited edition watch honouring the Rolling Stones. Unlike the Primero of which only one was produced, a total of five Zenith Academy Christophe Colomb Tribute to The Rolling Stones are […]
Huawei Watch For Women “coming soon” to Google Store
Huawei unveiled new Huawei Watch variants aimed specifically at women at CES 2016. The Huawei Watch For Women, consisting of the Elegant and Jewel, offer the same specifications as the original models feature a rose gold-plated finish with decorative crystals or a knurled pattern effect around the dial, smaller 10mm wristbands and 10 “exclusive feminine” watch faces. Huawei announced at the time that […]
Pebble Time Firmware 3.11 adds new vibration alerts and improves sleep tracking
Despite some recent job cuts, Pebble does not appear to be slowing down when it comes to releasing firmware updates for its Pebble line of smartwatches. The latest one comes after last month’s update which added an improved Pebble Health daily activity summary and super-sized emojis. Pebble Time Firmware 3.11 comes with new vibration options. It also improves a number of things including […]
Casio WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch availability to be limited to U.S. and Japan
The rugged Casio WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch was unveiled at CES 2016 and went on sale in the U.S. on March 25th as per its original plans. The company has now reconfirmed that it has no plans to expand the Casio WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch availability beyond the U.S. and Japan at this point. In a statement to Wareable, a Casio spokesperson explained, “At the moment […]
New Apple patents hint at modular smart bands for Apple Watch
A trio of new patents filed by Apple suggest that it could turn to accessories to offer new features and capabilities to the Apple Watch. The patents suggest that the smartwatch’s capabilities would be complemented by interchangeable smart straps or even user-customizeable modular smart bands assembled from individual links. This modular hardware ecosystem would allow Apple to offer a range of functions without having to […]
Concept Sunday: Wood Watch
If the Ottm wooden bands for smartwatches peaked your interest in incorporating wood into horological devices and smartwatches, you’ll like the Wood Watch concept by France’s Sylvain Gerber. Rather than being used for the band, the watch itself is built with wood. While the concept dates back to 2013, the design is contemporary and would not appear outdated should it Both the case and dial incorporate […]
Ottm wooden bands for smartwatches
Bands for watches and smartwatches typically come in a limited number of materials: Leather, metal or plastic, rubber and silicone. Ottm is looking to change that by offering wooden watchbands for a range of smartwatches. Thanks to the grain patterns of wood, each Ottm watchband promises to be unique to your Apple Watch, Android Wear smartwatch or Pebble Watch. Featuring a link bracelet design inspired […]