ASUS has already confirmed that it plans on releasing a second generation ZenWatch in the latter half of 2015. Little is known about this new smartwatch but CEO Jerry Shen suggested that it would be able to make and receive calls without having to be paired to a smartphone. New details have now surfaced that suggest that one area of […]
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Contest: Design a face watch for the ASUS ZenWatch
ASUS unveiled its first Android Wear wearable device, the ASUS ZenWatch, last fall at IFA 2014. Much as Motorola did for the Moto 360 earlier this year, ASUS today kicked off a watch face design contest where designers are invited to “shape the future of ZenWatch.” ASUS ZenWatch is an exquisitely crafted Android wearable that follows in the time-honored tradition […]
ASUS to launch second generation ZenWatch in Q3 2015
ASUS jumped into the smartwatch arena in 2014 with the introduction at IFA 2014 of the ASUS ZenWatch (pictured above). The same day late last month that it went on sale it in its home market of Taiwan, CEO Jerry Shen also revealed a glimpse of the company’s plans for wearables in 2015. At least three more wearables are planned for […]
ASUS ZenWatch now available on Google Play in U.S.
Anyone looking to pick up an Android Wear smartwatch now has one more option – As long as they live in the U.S. The ASUS ZenWatch is now available for purchase through both Google Play and Best Buy (although the latter already appears to be sold out). Billed as a “smart companion and wellness manager,” sports a rectangular display but […]
ASUS ZenWatch to be first to sport OEM-modified Android Wear interface
As the number of available Android Wear devices grows, we are starting to see more variety when it comes to hardware. The same cannot be said on the software side as Google has so far prevented manufacturers from offering any other than a stock experience. Sure you can customize your watchface but little else is currently available to distinguish the […]
IFA 2014: ASUS unveils ASUS ZenWatch
Following a number of teasers, ASUS today unveiled the ASUS ZenWatch, its first Android Wear wearable device. Unlike many smarwatches to date, ASUS has strived to give the ZenWatch the look and finish of a more traditional watch. Classic watch features like a stitched leather strap and a polished watch body are complemented with a curved AMOLED display and features added to […]
ASUS ZenWatch to go on sale in October for under US$199
Unlike many other companies making announcements at IFA 2014, ASUS has already revealed that it will announce a smartwatch called the ZenWatch at its press event. While we don’t know all the specifics yet, company CEO Jerry Shen revealed a few more at a recent media briefing. Shen confirmed that the ASUS ZenWatch will be powered by Android Wear, Google’s […]
ASUS teases ASUS ZenWatch in new video
There is no question that smartwatches are the gadget of the day. Even as LG and Samsung unveiled their latest offerings, the LG G Watch R and Samsung Gear S respectively, ASUS is continuing to tease its own upcoming smartwatch. After a couple of teaser images, it has now released a teaser video, revealing that the device will be called […]