Category: Wearable Tech
Google Might Unveil its Own Smartwatch with the Pixel 3 This Year
As has been the case for a number of years, Google is expected to host a hardware event later this year where they’ll unveil new consumer devices. Of the new devices, we’re expecting to see […]
Wear OS is Getting a Bunch of New Google Assistant Features Today
After announcing the features late last week, Google today began rolling out various new Google Assistant features to Wear OS that puts the virtual assistant more on par with its smartphone counterpart. For starters, when […]
Google Releases First Wear OS Developer Preview Based on Android P
Google today released the very first developer preview of Wear OS based on Android P. This comes after the first build of Android P for smartphones was released earlier this month. In Android P for […]
Apple Will Reportedly Redesign the Apple Watch Later This Year
A bigger screen, more battery life, and new health features are reportedly on their way.
Apple Introduces New Spring Lineup of Bands for the Apple Watch
Apple today announced a refreshed lineup of bands for the Apple Watch for spring of 2018. The new bands coincide with the release of the Nike Sport Loop that will, for the first time, be […]
Google Officially Renames Android Wear to ‘Wear OS’
Not much else has changed, however.
Google Might Rebrand Android Wear to ‘Wear OS’
Notifications suggest Google may refresh its wearable OS.
Refurbished Apple Watch Series 3 Now Available for $50 Off Original Price
Apple has begun refurbishing Apple Watch SEries 3 units and selling them on its refurbished online store. The company has introduced both a 38mm and 42mm model for $279 and $309, respectively. Both feature sport […]
Oreo Update for Android Wear Now Rolling Out
Back in October, Google released the first and only developer preview of the official Android 8.0 Oreo update for its Android Wear platform. There wasn’t a whole lot new besides some background processes to make […]
Nike’s New Apple Watch Series 3 Matches the Air VaporMax
Nike today announced its releasing a limited edition of the Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE to match its new Air VaporMax shoes. The $399 smartwatch will ship with a special Midnight Fog Sport Loop […]
Report: Apple Developing AR-Powered Headset for 2020 Release
Bloomberg has released a new report aiming to shed light on Apple’s current efforts in the augmented reality space. In the report, Apple aficionado Mark Gurman says the company is currently working on a new AR-powered […]
Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE Can Now Stream Apple Music
Apple today released an update to watchOS that allows users of the Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE to stream Apple Music content directly on your wrist without the need for your phone. The update, […]
Samsung’s Gear Sport and IconX Wireless Earbuds Up for Preorder Starting Tomorrow
Samsung today announced its new Gear Sport smartwatch and IconX wireless sport earbuds would go up for preorder starting tomorrow, October 13. This comes after the devices were unveiled alongside the Gear Fit 2 Pro […]
Google to Begin Updating Android Wear 2.0 Through the Play Store
Google will soon begin updating its Android Wear 2.0 operating system through the Play Store. The company’s Hoi Lam announced on Google+ that new features can, in fact, be delivered to Android Wear 2.0 watches […]
Google Now Only Sells First-Party Devices in Online Store
Yesterday, multiple news outlets reported that Google quietly removed any mention of Android Wear-powered smartwatches from its online store. The response to this move from the search giant has been relatively mixed as some find […]
Google’s Android Wear is Getting an Upgrade to Oreo
Google has announced a new version of Android Wear currently in beta which will bring devices up to version 8.0 Oreo. This comes at a time where Wear based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat is still rolling […]
RIP: Verizon Kills Android Wear-Powered Wear24 Smartwatch
Verizon has killed off its desperate attempt at a smartwatch, according to Droid-Life. Originally debuted back in February but not released until May, the Android Wear 2.0-powered Wear24 watch has been discontinued and is no […]
It’s Not Even Out Yet and the Apple Watch Series 3 is Already Having LTE Issues
Apple’s latest generation wearable, the Apple Watch Series 3, is already receiving backlash for having bugs. According to a statement given to The Verge, when the watch tries to connect to unknown Wi-Fi networks while […]
Amazon’s First Wearable Could Be Smart Glasses with Alexa
According to a new report out of the Financial Times, Amazon is currently developing a pair of smart glasses which are powered by the company’s voice assistant, Alexa. The report doesn’t go into detail in […]
Here’s Where You Can Get LTE for Your Apple Watch Series 3
AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile have all confirmed that when the upcoming LTE-enabled Apple Watch Series 3 launches on September 22nd, it’ll cost an extra $10 per month for service on the wearable which pairs with […]
