Samsung patents smartwatch that uses veins for identification

Samsung has patented a new technology which hints that it’s next smartwatch could use your veins to establish your identity. The patent that was filed by Samsung in July last year was published earlier this month.

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Android Wear Marshmallow update starts rolling out, adds speaker support, new gestures and more

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Google has started rolling out Android Wear OS v1.4 update based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow (API level 23) for Android Wear smartwatches. The update brings new navigation gestures, audio support on speaker-equipped watches, and expanded support for messaging clients. The update also brings battery life improvements and adds new languages. Continue reading “Android Wear Marshmallow update starts rolling out, adds speaker support, new gestures and more”

Nikon patents smartwatch that can emit fragrances

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Nikon has pioneered several game changing developments in the camera industry over the years. Now, it seems that it is planning to dip its feet into the smartwatch industry judging by the looks of a new patent filed by them.

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Global wearable device sales to soar 18.4% in 2016: Gartner

Worldwide wearable devices sales to hit 274.6 million in 2016, up 18.4 percent from 232.0 million units in 2015, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. The market is further expected to grow to 322.69 million wearable electronic devices in 2017 from 232.01 million units in 2015.

HP’s Isaac Mizrahi designed smartwatch now available for $249.99

HP has partnered with renowned fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi to create an analog smartwatch designed specially for women. The watch which is engineered by HP, comes with Swarovski crystal framed watch face around the 42mm round stainless steel casing.

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Samsung Gear S2 Classic 18K Rose Gold and Platinum editions launched globally

Samsung had announced Gear S2 Classic 18K Rose Gold and Platinum editions at CES 2016 earlier this month. Today, the company has globally launched these two smartwatches.

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New Apple Watch bands to debut in March, Apple Watch 2 said to arrive in September

Earlier today, we saw some detailed information about the iPhone 5se from a 9to5Mac report. The same publication has also revealed some details on the the existing Apple Watch and Apple Watch 2.

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Weekly Roundup: Letv Le 1S, Le Max, Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch, Gear VR headset and more

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Letv, now re-branded as LeEco, this week launched its budget Le 1s and flagship Le Max smartphones in India. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Letv Le 1S, Le Max, Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch, Gear VR headset and more”

Titan JUXT Android and iOS compatible Smartwatch launched in India starting at Rs. 15995

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Titan has launched JUXT, its first smartwatch in India in partnership with HP Inc., few months after it announced the partnership. The smartwatch has a three piece stainless steel case, comes with genuine natural leather strap, has a OLED display with toughened mineral glass crystal and a jet black dial with subtle honeycomb pattern at the centre with 3D indices. Continue reading “Titan JUXT Android and iOS compatible Smartwatch launched in India starting at Rs. 15995”

Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic launched in India for Rs. 24300 and Rs. 25800

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Samsung has launched its Gear S2 range of smartwatches – Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic in India, as expected. These have a 1.2-inch ( 360×360 pixels) Circular Super AMOLED displays, rotating bezel and run on Tizen based wearable platform. These also have Home and Back buttons to access notifications and applications easily. Continue reading “Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic launched in India for Rs. 24300 and Rs. 25800”

Weekly Roundup: CES 2016 Announcements, Lenovo K4 Note, Microsoft Surface Pro 4 in India and more

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This week kicked off with some big Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2016 announcements and few equally big launches here in the country. Checkout our full coverage from Las Vegas and India below. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: CES 2016 Announcements, Lenovo K4 Note, Microsoft Surface Pro 4 in India and more”

Fitbit Blaze Smart Fitness Watch Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Fitbit announced Blaze, its latest smart fitness watch at the CES 2016. We are live at the event and got our hands on the watch, so let’s take a look at its hardware and specs. Continue reading “Fitbit Blaze Smart Fitness Watch Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Garmin Forerunner 230 and 235 GPS Running Smartwatches launched in India, starts at Rs. 22990

Garmin Forerunner 230 and Forerunner 235

Garmin India has launched Forerunner 235 and Forerunner 230, two new GPS Running Watches with smart features. These have activity tracking to track the distance, pace, time, and more throughout the day and can also monitor your sleep. The Forerunner 235 has wrist-based heart rate sensor that tracks your heart rate 24/7. Both these offer notifications such as incoming email, text messages, call alerts, calendar reminders and more when connected to a smartphone. Continue reading “Garmin Forerunner 230 and 235 GPS Running Smartwatches launched in India, starts at Rs. 22990”

Samsung Gear S2 Classic 18K Rose Gold and Platinum edition Hands on

After several attempts, Samsung finally got a smartwatch right in Gear S2 line up. It took a while, no doubt, but the Gear S2 was something that was actually worth buying.

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Now, the company is doing what it does best – expand the line up with new designs and options. Samsung has introduced two new models of its Tizen-powered smartphone – rose gold and platinum. Continue reading “Samsung Gear S2 Classic 18K Rose Gold and Platinum edition Hands on”