Samsung has released a new firmware update for its Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch. While it’s not a huge update, firmware version R732XXU2CPB7 does bring a couple of features that users are likely to appreciate. The first new feature is Flight Mode. Much like Airplane Mode on your smartphone or tablet, it provides a convenient way to turn off all wireless connections with […]
Pebble Firmware 3.10 adds super-sized emojis and Pebble Health refinements
Following last week’s price cut on its smartwatches, Pebble yesterday unveiled the latest firmware for its Pebble smartwatches. While many will consider the update relatively small, Pebble does not quite see it the same way. It comes with two key changes: An improved Pebble Health daily activity summary and super-sized emojis. The new firmware super-sizes its top 12 watch emoji. Anytime […]
Reminder: Registration for Google I/O 2016 opens today
In case you did not put it in your calendar, here is your friendly reminder that Google today opened up registration for Google I/2016. Unlike past years where registration was a mad dash and a quick sellout, Google is once again using a lottery system to ensure that everyone has a chance at attending this year’s installment of its developer […]
Portable Dodocase SmartVR viewer kicks off Indiegogo campaign
Shortly after Google first unveiled its Cardboard virtual reality viewer at Google I/O 2014, Dodocase came out with its own Cardboard-compatible viewer. Since then improved with bigger lenses and an Access Port for touch screen interaction, it remains a strong seller for the company that also makes cases for smartphones and tablets. Dodocase has now taken to Indiegogo to fund its next VR viewer, the […]
Bell & Ross Baselworld 2016 teaser
Baselworld 2016 is less than two weeks away now. A number of watchmakers have already revealed some of the new models that they are bringing to the event. Bell & Ross is taking a slightly different approach. The company tweeted out a Bell & Ross Baselworld 2016 this weekend, promising to unveil new models at the event. Unfortunately, it revealed little else. Confidential […]
Concept Sunday: Ally activity tracker for you and your dog
Fitness trackers and other wearables have quickly established themselves as one of the hottest electronic devices. IDC recently reported that full year shipments hit 78.1 million units in 2015, up an impressive 171.6% over 2014. While most fitness trackers are geared at humans, a few devices are now available for your pets. The Ally activity tracker concept combines the two, […]
Pokémon Go beta to kick in Japan later this month
Nintendo announced a new mobile game called Pokémon GO last September. Developed by Niantic, the studio behind Ingress, the augmented reality game lets players find, capture and battle their Pokémon in a real world setting. While an official launch date has yet to be announced, Nintendo is kicking off a beta in Japan later this month. The Pokémon Company and Niantic will be […]
New Veldt Serendipity models to be unveiled at Baselworld 2016
Veldt, a Japanese wearable brand established in 2012, is headed to Baselworld 2016 to unveil new models of its Veldt Serendipity analog-type smartwatch. The new devices are the product of a partnership with Kyoto Denim, a fashion company that blends the art of Kyo-Yuzen (a dyeing method that dates back to the 8th century) with denim fabrics. The new models also promise some new features. In all, four new models […]