Apple on Wednesday unveiled the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Ultra, along with new AirPods and more, at its “Far Out” event. Here’s everything you need to know about Apple’s latest and greatest. Continue Reading →
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No Apple AR glasses, no AirTag trackers, no HomePod mini, no over-the-ear AirPod-branded headphones. A lot of the most exciting announcements teased for Apple's September 2020 event never saw the light of day. Instead, Apple unveiled two new Apple Watches, two new iPads, a new fitness subscription, and more. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's latest and greatest. Continue Reading →
According to Reuters, Google has made an offer to acquire Fitbit. The report explicitly states that there is no certainty that the offer will lead to a deal. But think about this… what could Google/Alphabet be thinking? Google’s existing wearable strategy is not working. Fitbit’s wearable strategy is not working. WearOS requires more processing power and battery life than can be had in a smartwatch, so the user experience is awful (and I’m being kind). Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, Apple officially unveiled three new iPhones. The company also announced a new Apple Watch, a new iPad, and finally dated and priced Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade. Here’s what you need to know. Continue Reading →
Want an Android Wear smartwatch? Here are two of the best. Continue Reading →
The rise of wearable technology is giving marketers a whole new area to target consumers. Continue Reading →
Another day, another new wrist-wearable in gadgetland. But this one sounds … pretty compelling. Basis, the Intel-owned maker of a health-tracking watch called the B1 Band, is introducing a new high-quality wristwatch that combines key elements of a health monitor, including step-counting and more accurate heart-rate tracking, with some features of a smartwatch, like phone Continue Reading →
You can now pick up a Pebble smartwatch for up to $50 less than you could last week. The company announced a price cut for both of its cross-platform watches on Tuesday: The original Pebble now costs $99 — down from $149 — while the Pebble Steel is priced at $199, a $30 drop. Both Continue Reading →
2014 is the year of the emoji. Within the last year we’ve seen an emoji social network, emoji on Twitter, emoji music videos, and even an emoji city. And now, emoji is on your Pebble smartwatch. The feature comes as part of firmware 2.5,which you can install now. The new firmware also includes iOS 8 Continue Reading →
What exactly is an Apple Watch? No one – not even Apple – knows. It may be a gateway to health and wellness, sports and fitness, quantified self or personal navigation. It may be none of these things. It may be a platform for app developers or a failed attempt at a user interface. As Continue Reading →