Recent rumours suggest that Google’s virtual reality ambitions go far beyond Google Cardboard. A more rugged version of its first VR viewer could be unveiled at Google I/O with more products, including an all-in-one VR headset, possibly coming later this year. In the meantime, it yesterday announced Google Cardboard Plastic, billed as “the world’s first actual reality headset.” It’s our latest step toward […]
April Fools: Bremont Melville first watch with own windscreen wiper
It’s one of those obvious things in hindsight. Ever been caught trying to read the time on your watch only to find it’s unreadable because of the ocean spray or the rain? British luxury watch brand Bremont has released a new timepiece that solves this annoying problem. The Bremont Melville, billed as “the ultimate America’s Cup sailing timepiece,” is the first […]
April Fools: Samsung announces Internet of Trousers line of smart pants
Samsung today announced a new line of IoT-enabled smarter fashion products called the Internet of Trousers. The “exciting collection of pants” brings a number of smart features to an item of clothing that most of us cannot do without. Available in a range of styles, the new Internet of Trousers aims to “address the pain points of everyday apparel” by giving them […]
Fitbit Alta and Fitbit Blaze shipments top 1 million each in first month
Fitbit unveiled its latest wearables, the Fitbit Blaze and Fitbit Alta, earlier this year. It today announced that both are off to strong starts with shipments topping a million units for each device in the first month of availability. Both devices are also among the bestselling devices in their respective categories on Amazon.com. Both have also garnered strong reviews on […]
Samsung Gear S2 by de GRISOGONO to sell for US$15,000
Samsung unveiled a new version of its Gear S2 smartwatch at Baselworld 2016. It collaborated with Swiss jewelry and watchmaker de GRISOGONO to come up with the aptly named Samsung Gear S2 by de GRISOGONO. Set to go on sale sometime this summer, Samsung did not announce pricing for its limited edition smartwatch at the event. Germany’s AllAboutSamsung has learned […]
IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar Edition “Tribeca Film Festival 2016”
The partnership between IWC Schaffhausen and the Tribeca Film Festival is now in its fourth year. As in past years, IWC is honouring the film festival with the release of a limited edition timepiece. IWC this year unveiled the IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar Edition “Tribeca Film Festival 2016.” As with last year’s unique Portofino Monopusher Edition “Tribeca Film Festival 2015,” this year’s timepiece comes with a […]
Study: Companion apps hindering wearable device growth
A new study by Argus Insights has found that consumers may love their wearable devices but they are not so enthused by the companion apps they come with. An analysis of some 136,000 consumer reviews of wearables devices and applications found that there is a gap in consumer satisfaction between the hardware and the apps. Furthermore, this gap could hinder future wearable device growth. […]
BRM Art Car limited edition collection unveiled
BRM (or British Racing Motors) is better known as a brand associated with Formula 1 racing. More recently, the famed initials have resurfaced as a French watchmaker that unveiled its first timepiece in 2003. The watches produced since then are almost always inspired by the car industry. The new BRM Art Car collection introduced at Baselworld 2016 is no exception. In all, four models were […]