Oct 29

Google smartwatch in last stages of development

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Google

According to Wall Street Journal Google is in last stages of development its smartwatch and it will be within months on the way to mass production. Google smartwatch would be an effort to secure a leading position in growing wearable devices market following its development of Google Glass. This smartwatch will run Continue reading »

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Oct 26

Berg Insight: 64 million wearable devices will be sold in 2017

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Berg Insight

Analyst company Berg Insight has made a research about wearable devices. In 2011 were shipped globally 5.2 million devices, while in 2012 already 8.3 million devices. The company expect that the number of shipped wearable devices will hit 64 million by 2017. Currently the highest among the shipments are Continue reading »

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Oct 16

Garmin’s new smartwatch: Approach S4

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Garmin Approach S4

Garmin has announced that it will later this year release its new smartwatch, the Approach S4. Approach S4 will be successor to Approach S3 golf watch and will offer high-resolution display and ability to access data from more than 30,000 international golf courses. Continue reading »

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Oct 16

New fitness tracking device: Fitbug Orb

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Fitbug Orb

This device tracks your steps, aerobic step over time, distance, burned out calories and how long you sleep. It has three different modes: On-demand, Beacon and Stream. The manufacturer says that the tracking device lasts amazing 6 months. Fitbug Orb device cost only $50. With this device you also get a one year free access to Fitbug’s online database and coaching service but after one year of free access, you must pay $4 per month for access to its online catalog. Continue reading »

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Oct 15

Nike releases Nike+ FuelBand SE

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Nike+ FuelBand SE

Nike has released today its fitness-oriented wearable device Nike+ FuelBand SE. Nike+ FuelBand SE is capable of identifying acutual movement better and it also has better flexibility and weather sealing. This wearable device features Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity and double-tap function (home button can brng up the current time). It also has hourly reminders for lazy people so that we will be able to get up and moving. It is available in Continue reading »

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Oct 02

Samsung Galaxy Gear currently only compatible with the Galaxy Note 3

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Samsung-Galaxy-Gear-Smartwatch

Currently the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch is only fully compatible with Galaxy Note 3 but the company is looking into the possibility of making this smartwatch compatible with its smart TV, as well as other networked electronic devices. Galaxy Gear would probably work nicely as a controller for electronic devices and if it gains the ability to hook up to a smart TV, it would essentially act as a remote that they can carry with themselves easily. More information will be available later this month at the Samsung’s first ever developers’ conference in San Francisco. Continue reading »

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