Category: Wearable Tech
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Daydream VR Headset – Out Now!
Back in early October we posted about the Google Daydream VR headset that was going to be released sometime in the fall. The wait is now over. Carphone warehouse have them on their site already for purchase. Only available in Slate at release but other colours will be added later down the line. Googles Daydream VR […]
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Googles Daydream View, Daydream-ready headset & controller
Daydream, is it Googles virtual answer to the internets prayers? Or is it quite the opposite? Well, nobody is entirely sure yet, apart from the lucky few who are developing it as you read this. Daydream is Googles platform for high-quality mobile VR. Google aim for it to simplify the complexity of VR; they believe […]
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Sky VR – Virtual Beckham Incentive Included
In an attempt to stay relevant, Sky have thrown their lot into VR with a free app for Android, iOS and Oculus The app will showcase a host of 360° videos, not the most exciting of things to offer on VR but still interesting enough to take a peek. There will be free clips of […]
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Batman The Animated Series Coming to View-Master in Virtual Reality!
Last year one of the top toys of the 60s, 70s and 80s was remastered for the modern age when Mattel (with the help of Google) re-released the View-Master as a Virtual Reality headset compatible with Android mobile devices. But how do you make the idea of a View-Master that plays in VR even better? […]
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PoGo Updated: Pokemon Buddy System Implemented!
It’s that time again, Niantic have released an update (1.7) to Pokemon GO via the play store for Android; currently not available on iOS. The update was released yesterday evening and we jumped on it here at Gadgethelpline then took it for a test run. The update has fixed a number of issues including: Pokemon […]
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Apple Watch Series 2 – Function, Fashion and Fitness
As well as introducing the world to a brand new duo of smartphone models – the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, Apple used its special event yesterday to launch a brand new generation of Apple Watch. Referred to as Apple Watch Series 2, this second wave of wearables builds and improves on the ideas […]
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Watch as the Apple Watch 2 Gets Broken Down Ahead of Launch Event
A parts specialist has apparently gotten hold of the Apple Watch 2 ahead of this evening’s launch event for both the brand new wearable and also at least two new iPhone models (iPhone 7). The video published today from Bytesuperstore on YouTube breaks down the wrist worn gadget showing off the casing and internal parts being […]
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Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Force Band Pre-Orders Begin
At Christmas time 2015 everyone fell in love with BB-8, the adorable droid who dashed into the Star Wars universe and stole the show as part of the latest film in the saga – Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Everybody wanted one, and smart toy company Sphero made it happen by launching a rolling replica, […]
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WELT Smart Belt for Weight Loss Reaches Kickstarter Target
When fitness wearables set off I admit they felt very ‘faddish’. Some of the gimmicky wearables that hit the market looked gaudy, bulky and didn’t feel like they would carry any longevity in the tech or fitness market. Take smartwatches, which now range from the kitsch and borderline tacky but also, for the right price, […]
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New MilestonePod Running Tracker (V3) – Gadget Helpline Review
Readers of the Gadget Helpline may recall our recent review of the MilestonePod – an impressive little innovation in fitness technology specifically designed for the runner which records criteria relating to foot position and pace while running to give a surprisingly detailed report on how you’re performing when out there kicking asphalt. Well we were […]
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Blair Witch 2016 – Explore the Black Hills Forest in 360 Virtual Reality!
Let me start by saying that I’m personally very excited by the fact that indie horror flick “The Woods” was recently revealed to actually be a brand new Blair Witch sequel/reboot that will be released on September 16th – less than one month from now. Those who remember the original Blair Witch Project from 1999 […]
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Facebook PC Gaming – Vs Steam?
Facebook PC Gaming have big plans on the horizon for their gaming department. The social media giant has partnered with the game engine, UNITY and plan to give Steam a run for their money, and, more importantly, a cut of the PC Gamer pie. Facebook had Farmville back in their heyday and people took it […]