Samsung makes Galaxy Watch official
Samsung has unveiled the stylish Galaxy Watch, an updated version of its ageing Gear line. It comes with LTE connectivity,
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Wearables
Fitbit snatches top 2 spot from Samsung in smartwatch race, Apple still sits on top
Fitbit has overtaken Samsung for the previous three month period to become the number two smartwatch maker in the world.
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Hye+ is a dirt-cheap, more high-spec version of the Xiaomi Mi Band 3
A slightly tweaked version of Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has been announced. It comes with some design improvements, new connectivity
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Qualcomm hints at September 10th launch of next chipset for wearables
A Qualcomm event invitation suggests a new Wear OS chipset is on the way. This will bring better performance and
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Pentagon restricts use of location-logging fitness devices
The Pentagon has just banned troops from wearing location-tracking fitness trackers, smart watches, phones, tablets and other applications. Essential reading: Top fitness
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Fossil’s fourth generation smartwatches come with heart rate, GPS and NFC
Fossil has announced a couple of new additions to its already rich smartwatch portfolio. Its most high tech devices to
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Review: Stryd, using power as a way of gauging your run
Stryd 8.1 Design8.0/10 Ease of use8.0/10 Use of information8.5/10 Motivation8.0/10 Pros Adds a new dimension to your training Provides a
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Is this when Google Pixel Watch will launch?
Google may have accidentally leaked the release date of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Both could be out
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Discount supermarket chain Lidl launches low-cost activity tracker
German global discount supermarket chain Lidl has launched a low-cost Fitbit and Garmin competitor. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health
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Apple Watch Series 4: what to expect from the next generation timepiece
The Apple Watch Series 3 delivers solid improvements over its predecessor. This includes a few updates which make it more useful as
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Leaked images of Fitbit Charge 3 show a new design and selection of straps
We now have the first images of Fitbit’s upcoming Charge 3 fitness tracker. They come from Dutch website Nieuwe Mobiel.
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Garmin’s latest quarterly earnings show its still king of the GPS market
Garmin reported Q2 results, with revenues and earnings both coming in above Wall Street expectations. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health gadgets
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Versa helps Fitbit beat earnings expectations in the second quarter
Fitbit’s new smartwatch is helping the company dig itself out of a financial hole. The San Francisco outfit beat expectations in
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France bans smartphones, smartwatches and tablets in schools
France has passed a new law which bans smartphones, tablets, smartwatches and other connected devices in schools from next month.
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Apple earnings beat quarterly expectations, wearables up 60% on last year
Apple earnings beat expectations with revenue jumping 17% year-on-year to a best June quarter ever. Once again, wearables performed well.
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