Tag: Wearable
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FitBit Surge Causing Rashes – Makers Say Give it Break
The makers of sports wearable the Fitbit Surge have acknowledged that the device can cause rashes with prolonged use after reports have surfaced from wearers online. The Surge, which sells for around £200 here in the UK, features a flexible elastomer strap as used in many other premium sports watches, and with a surgical grade […]
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New Samsung Chip Has RAM and Storage
Phones and mobile devices are dwindling in size and increasing in power lately – it’s all about portability, especially with the new breed of wearables we’ve been seeing. However, a lot of restrictions and hurdles are to be navigated when building one of these devices in terms of hardware. A unique new chip has been […]
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Microsoft Band now official with ten sensors and $199 price tag
With wearable technology gaining pace rapidly and the fact that Apple have joined the party with the iWatch, we knew it would only be a matter of time before Microsoft unveiled their own device to compete with likes of Samsung, Sony, LG and the rest. You may have already heard a few rumours regarding the […]
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FitBit Surge Fitness Superwatch Spotted
Image Credit: The Verge FitBit aren’t the biggest name in tech – you might have heard about their extensive range of fitness trackers, ranging from small dongles to full fledged smart bands, from various tech sites recently. We’ve talked about some of these devices before. SEE ALSO: FitBit App Coming for Windows Phone The company […]
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Pebble Smartwatch Launches in UK Starting at £99
After charming potential punters on Kickstarter the Pebble smartwatch is officially launched in the UK from today. The Pebble concept predates Android Wear and the Apple Watch, beginning life on Kickstarter in 2011 where it amassed $10-million dollar backing is just two years and unlike the high end Google and iOS based gadgets Pebble is […]
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Samsung Gear VR Priced
Virtual reality is this year’s secondary ‘big thing’ behind the new wave of smart wearable watches, and various gadget creators are already making their mark on this cutting edge new technology area. We’ve seen Google Glass, Sony’s Smart Glasses and also their Project Morpheus… and of course the exciting and highly experimental Oculus Rift. Of […]