Category: Wearables
Swatch has announced a smartwatch that won’t need charging
The biggest problem with smartwatches is that their battery life is absolutely dreadful, and sometimes it doesn't seem as though things are going to get better anytime soon. What if you could have a smartwatch that wouldn't need to be plugged in at all? Swatch has one, and says it'll arrive very soon. Details are few…
Fitbit releases Charge HR and Surge wearables in UK, Europe today
Fitbit announced the launch of its three new fitness trackers last year: the Charge, the Charge HR and the Spartan of wearables, the Surge. The Fitbit Charge has been available here in the UK for a few months (check out our review of the Fitbit Charge), but according to the Fitbit team this morning, the Charge…
Pebble has announced a new smartwatch software platform
It's taken two years, but Pebble has finally sold one million units -- the first smartwatch to do so. To celebrate Pebble has renewed its commitment to the smartwatch industry, promising that more is coming. That includes new models and a brand new software platform. Eric Migicovsky, Pebble CEO, says that the new platform isn't going…
Someone has created adblock for real life
Adverts are one of those things in life that we have to live with, because they're everywhere and they pay, or subsidise, the many services that we use. Online we can get around that with adblock software, and someone has managed to develop it for real life. It's called 'Brand Killer' and it's a custom…
Google is ‘resetting’ its Google Glass strategy
Recently Google announced that it was ending the Google Glass Explorer Programme, which meant the device was pulled from sale. In the wake of that announcement, Google has announced that its strategy for Google Glass is going to be 'reset'. During the latest earnings call Patrick Pitchette, Google's chief financial officer, admitted that Google Glass…
Misfit Flash Review: Best-in-class activity tracking on a budget
So what's a Misfit Flash? A number of key players in the consumer-facing, wearable fitness market have emerged over the past few years. And, after developing their flagship devices, like the Fitbit Flex and Jawbone Up 24, the challenge now is to go bigger, better and more high-end with added functionality and improved design. But…
Huawei is releasing a smartwatch, staying away from Windows Phone
If you've been waiting for the opportunity to grab yourself a Huawei-made Android Wear smartwatch then you're in luck, because the Chinese smartphone company has revealed that it will be launching one at MWC in March. During a trip to Huawei's Shenzen Campus, Gizmodo UK saw some documents that implied the company has greater plans for…
These new lenses can change from glasses to sunglasses in seconds
Transitional lenses were hailed as a breakthrough for glasses wearers when they first hit the market: you don’t need separate sunglasses or those weird, ‘80s-Dad clip-on shades anymore! Except they don’t always work as well as promised: enter a dark room when it’s bright outside and you’ll be spending a few minutes stumbling around, unable…
The Misfit Flash will be able to control smart home devices
The Misfit Flash is an incredibly useful fitness tracking device, what with the six month battery life and waterproofing. Misfit has announced that you'll also be able to use it to control devices in your smart home. Apparently the Flash will be compatible with various product and services. This includes the likes of IFTTT, Nest…
The Bluewire Bluetooth headset records all your calls for you
There are times in your life when you have to record phone calls. It could be because of work-related reasons, or possibly just because you want to keep a record of something that was said, or agreed to, during the call. If you're looking for a way to do that without any hassle, Bluewire is…
