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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LG Shows Off Prototype WebOS Smartwatch
CES 2015 showed off some great new things for 2015 – including new plans for wearables from Intel and Qualcomm, two of the biggest chip makers in the computing world. The two sectors of the industry specializing in mobile devices and traditional computers are coming together as the wearable world evolves and blossoms. But what […]
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Intel Reveals Tiny ‘Curie’ Computer
Intel have stepped up their push into the wearable sector, providing what seems to be a challenge to mobile chip sector giant Qualcomm, with the announcement of a new chip, named Curie, which adds computational functionality to the smallest of devices with minimal power usage. Curie is also incredibly small – the size of a […]
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Alcatel shows us its very first smartwatch the OneTouch Watch
I’m sure you’ll be aware, 2014 was a big year for wearable technology, we seen a lot of manufacturers entering the market, and obviously Apple’s announcement of their new iWatch due for release early this year. And now, not wanting to feel left out, TCL the company behind the popular Alcatel brand has just showed […]
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Jurassic World Trailer Proves Galaxy Gear is Not Extinct!
We’ve just about got our pulses in check after watching that incredible Jurassic World trailer earlier this week and while giving it at least a dozen views we’ve spotted the most unexpected of cameos. No, it’s sadly not Jeff Goldblum returning as the ultra-charismatic Dr. Ian Malcolm but as the Gadget Helpline and a number of other […]
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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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PULS by Will.i.am is a wearable but not a watch!
I’m sure you’ll all be aware that Will.i.am is a massive fan of technology and back in 2011 was named as “Director of Creative Innovation” at Intel Corp, having input on the development of smartphones, tablets and laptops. The Black-Eyed-Peas band member also had a dab in iPhone accessory development, showing off a camera enhancer […]
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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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Apple Watch Details Revealed
The long awaited ‘iWatch’ has finally been unveiled as the Apple Watch. It’s a square device with a multitude of detachable chain straps, and comes in three versions, regular, Sport and Edition, which comes in 18ct ‘supergold’, tempered to be much harder than real gold. The screen is Sapphire glass on all models. Apple describes […]
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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 […]