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Google, LG also rumored to be working on own smart watch devicesSpeculation that wearable smart watches are the "next big thing" in tech continues to mount, as a pair of new reports claim both Google and LG are wo…
... a Kickstarter campaign for the Pebble wrist watch earned more than ... -
PebbleOS updated with third-party watchface support and iOS bug fixesThe Pebble team on Friday issued version 1.1 of PebbleOS, bringing a variety of bug fixes and improvements to the Bluetooth-connected smartwatch. In…
... company's blog, allows Pebble owners to use third- ... system applications and watchfaces. "Allow Pebble to communicate..." pop-ups ... Fixed an edge-case where Pebble would not properly connect ... would run concurrently. AppleInsider reviewed Pebble and found it to ... -
Former Xbox & Kinect teams allegedly working on Microsoft smart watchMicrosoft's anticipated wrist-worn accessory originally began as a health rate monitor, but is now a full-fledged smart watch under development, acco…
... a Kickstarter campaign for the Pebble watch earned more than $10 ... -
Survey finds 19% of consumers interested in buying Apple 'iWatch'A new survey has discovered strong consumer interest for a hypothetical "iWatch" from Apple, with 19 percent of consumers declaring themselves "likel…
... smart watches intensified after the Pebble raised well over $10 million ... -
Bluetooth devices to gain notification support in iOS 7 & Mavericks with Apple's new APIsApple's next versions of iOS and OS X will offer advanced integration with Bluetooth accessories, including access to Notification Center, as well as…
... restoration services. Devices like the Pebble smart watch will gain increased ... boon for devices like the Pebble smart watch and the FitBit ... -
Sony teases new smart watch as Apple 'iWatch' speculation lingersSony has begun hyping the debut of a smart watch wrist-worn accessory at next week's Mobile Asia Expo, potentially expanding its role in a nascent ma…
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Sony goes for the wrist again with higher-res, NFC-enabled SmartWatch 2In a move that could eventually mean competition with Apple in the still-nascent wearable computing market, Sony on Tuesday officially revealed the n…
... competition from the likes of Pebble's smart watch, which has ... competition than just the upstart Pebble, as Microsoft and Google as ... -
Microsoft's Surface team working on 'translucent aluminum' smart watch - reportAs reports claim Apple is gearing up to launch a so-called "iWatch," another rumor claims that Microsoft is late enough in the development stage of i…
... existing smart watches like the Pebble or MetaWatch, which rely on ... up with options like the Pebble, MetaWatch, Sony SmartWatch 2, and ... -
Smart watch shipments to hit 5M units in 2014 as Apple, others rumored to enter marketApple and other companies are widely rumored to be working on smart watch devices for debut later this year or in 2014, and that increased interest i…
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Rumored Apple hires from medical sensor field could hint at 'iWatch' capabilitiesApple has allegedly hired a number of experts in the field non-intrusive medical sensors, ranging from vein mapping to glucose tracking, potentially …
... currently-available options like the Pebble, MetaWatch, and I'm Watch ... -
Ex-Apple CEO Scully's startup gets Shine wearable activity tracker into Apple StoresA startup company co-founded by former Apple CEO John Sculley has formed a partnership with his former company, as Apple's stores will now carry Misf…
... Sony, Misfit, and fellow startup Pebble. Also crowding the field, though ... -
Samsung seeks 'Galaxy Gear' smart watch trademark as wearable tech market heats upSamsung's forthcoming smart watch accessory may be dubbed the "Galaxy Gear," based on new trademark filings by the company in its home country of Sou…
... currently-available options like the Pebble, MetaWatch, and I'm Watch ... -
Apple projected to ship nearly 65M 'iWatch' units priced at $199 in first yearApple is rumored to be gearing up to partner with Inventec in 2014 to manufacture a massive 63.4 million smart watches priced at $199, according to a…
... already features popular startups like Pebble, while major players such as ... -
Google buys smart watch maker WIMM to boost wearable device initiative [update: Confirmed]Last year, Google acquired Los Altos, Calif.-based WIMM Labs, all but assuring that the search giant is preparing to make a big move into wearable te…
... 2 and an offering from Pebble, Google would face competition from ... -
Nike, Oakley hires may mean Intel intends to take on Galaxy Gear, possible iWatch in wearable techSamsung and Sony have already thrown their hats into the wearable tech ring, and Apple is expected to do so in the next year, but now word emerges th…
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App roundup: Best fitness apps that use the iPhone 5s' M7 motion co-processorThe M7 motion co-processor Apple packed into the iPhone 5s is already seeing use from a number of fitness app developers anxious to maximize its pote…
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Google, Nokia smart watches rumored, as Samsung ponders Gear refreshNokia and Google are rumored to be working on their own smart watch devices for release in the near future, while a representative from Samsung has r…
... arena already populated by Sony, Pebble, and others. The largest player ... -
Best Buy to sell MetaWatch iPhone-compatible smart watches Nov. 3Best Buy is stepping up its presence in the emerging smart watch market, as it was announced this week that the retailer will begin carrying MetaWatc…
... MetaWatch up with rival Pebble, which began offering its ... Customers can currently purchase the Pebble from the retailer in ... computing market, sparked by Pebble when the company's ... wrists. With niche players like Pebble and MetaWatch gaining traction, ... -
Former director of Siri now working with Samsung on 'internet of things' initiativeFormer Apple software engineer Luc Julia, who was in charge of developing the company's Siri virtual assistant, is now working at Samsung on SAMI, a …
... develop the technology, including Fitbit, Pebble and Withings, among others. Altogether ... -
Review: Shine activity monitorMisfit's Shine physical activity monitor takes a road less traveled by attempting to strike a balance between aesthetics and utility, rather than pac…
... taken to describing the small pebble-like device, Shine is quite ... -
Archos announces iOS-compatible smart watches, health trackers & connected home devicesElectronics maker Archos on Monday preannounced a slew of new products it plans to show off at the upcoming 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, including…
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Rumor: Apple's unannounced 'iWatch' faces manufacturing issues, much like Qualcomm's ToqThough it has yet to be announced and there are no signs of an impending product launch, Apple's so-called "iWatch" is reportedly facing poor yield r…
... wearable space as startups like Pebble have already generated considerable buzz ... -
What to expect at CES 2014: Wearables, tablets, 4K videoFor those in the tech industry, the new year's eve countdown does not really end with fireworks and frivolity -- its conclusion is marked instead by …
... CES 2014. Smartwatches Industry leader Pebble says they will unveil "something ... will be live-streamed on Pebble's website on Jan. 6 ... than $50 and sport a "pebble-like design." The devices will ... -
First look: iOS-connected smart watches, health trackers, home automation from ArchosArchos is hitting the wearable devices market hard in 2014, with a new range of products showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show capable of connec…
... -white display much like the Pebble watch. This low-tech display ... -
Hands-on: Magellan Echo smart sports watchNavigation and GPS firm Magellan showed off its iPhone-connected Echo smart watch, a multi-use tool built to display real-time data from a variety of…
... other smart watches like the Pebble, which has its own menu ... supports both Pebble and Echo, as an example. Pebble runs its menu ... -
Hands-on: Magellan Echo smart sports watchNavigation and GPS firm Magellan showed off its iPhone-connected Echo smart watch at CES, a multi-use tool built to display real-time data from a var…
... other smart watches like the Pebble, which has its own menu ... supports both Pebble and Echo, as an example. Pebble runs its menu ... -
First look: MetaWatch's premium Meta smart watch for iPhoneOne of the companies that helped coin the term "smart watch," MetaWatch, is looking to take the category high-end by introducing a new line of Meta p…
... hit the scene after seeing Pebble's success and rumors of ... -
Cantor: Wearables now a 'legitimate' product category, but only an Apple 'iWatch' would drive salesWhile the glut of wearable devices introduced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show signals that companies hope to tap into the emerging market, a…
... week. Perhaps most notable was Pebble's new Steel smart watch ... -
With Nest in & Motorola out, Google now looking to acquire wearable tech companiesGoogle's evolving hardware portfolio could change once again with the acquisition of a wearable technology company, as the search giant is said to be…
... company, but instead from startup Pebble, which is set to launch ... -
MetaWatch adds step counter for iPhone 5s users, Taco Bell working on mobile ordering systemMetaWatch this week updated its iOS application to send basketball scores, as well as steps counted by the iPhone 5s M7 chip, to its wrist-worn acces…
... are available on competing smartwatch Pebble, but those require the installation ... watch-specific apps from the Pebble appstore, while MetaWatch offers built ...
