Swatch CEO sees smartwatches as opportunity not threat
Many have blamed the advent of smartwatches for the downturn in the Swiss watch industry, but Swatch CEO Nick Hayek
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Wearables
Texting while driving with your wearable is just as dangerous
By now everyone should know that cell phone texting while driving is an extremely dangerous activity. In some places it has
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Review: Amazfit Stratos GPS sports-watch packs a punch, but won’t break the bank
Amazfit Stratos 8 Design8.5/10 Ease of use7.5/10 Use of information8.0/10 Motivation8.0/10 Pros Quality design Low price Detailed performance metrics Tracks
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Samsung is also interested in Nokia’s health division
It would appear that Samsung is one of four companies competing to buy Nokia Health. This is according to French
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Intel ditches smart glasses initiative in a bid to move away from wearables
Intel is planning to close its New Devices Group, it was revealed yesterday. This is the devision which has worked on
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Casio announces a cheaper version of its WSD-F20 watch for hikers
Casio has announced a less expensive version of the ultra-rugged Pro Trek WSD-F20 it launched this time last year. Even
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Conan O’Brien’s FATBat is the scary alternative to a Fitbit
Not seeing the results you want with your Fitbit? Conan O’Brien and his sidekick Andy Richter suggest a better way
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Google’s Nest is reportedly eyeing Nokia’s ailing health business
A number of companies are looking into purchasing Nokia’s ailing health division, including Google owned Nest. According to an article
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Study reveals we tend to overestimate our physical activity levels
An international study led by the University of Southern California has revealed how physically active people are versus how active
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Nike to release limited edition NFC sneakers
NikeConnect technology will be introduced for the first time to footwear. The limited edition Air Force 1 NikeConnect QS will
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Misfit Path – the company’s smallest hybrid – is on sale now
Misfit’s activity trackers and smartwatches are known for marrying functionality with style. The company’s latest timepiece is no different. Many
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1 in 5 American teens plan to buy an Apple Watch in the next six months
The Apple Watch continues to be a popular choice amongst among American teens, a six-monthly report by Piper Jaffray reveals. Essential
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The smartwatch of the future, as drawn by kids
We love smartwatches here at Gadgets and Wearables. Whether it’s the new FIFA World Cup smartwatch or a fitness tracker that
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Why are popular apps abandoning the Apple Watch?
Instagram is the latest company to drop their Apple Watch app. With this move, they join the likes of Amazon,
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Amazfit Stratos GPS sportswatch is now available internationally
Huami has announced international availability of its new sports-watch. Dubbed Amazfit Stratos, the second generation timepiece comes with built-in GPS,
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