Sometimes it feels like you can’t turn your computer on without seeing news of yet another data breach. One of the latest victims is Polar, the smartwatch company responsible for gadgets like the Polar Pacer Pro and the Polar Vantage V3. Fun fact: Polar is also one of Henry Cavill’s fitness trackers of choice. The … Read more
Smartwatches are already one of the most popular wearables you can buy right now, and Xiaomi is steering full steam ahead into that market. Renders just dropped for its latest smartwatch, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro, and it looks absolutely gorgeous. We’re not sure when the new watch is supposed to release, but the … Read more
At an event in Shanghai on Tuesday, Huawei introduced on the mainland its new Watch GT 5 series – with prices starting at 1,488 yuan (US$212) – featuring a slimmer design, upgraded antenna and algorithm for improved positioning accuracy, up to two weeks of battery life per full charge, TruSense health-monitoring system for heart rate … Read more
Yesterday, Samsung announced a new way for developers to build functionality for its health-tracking features. The Samsung Health Software Development Kit (SDK) Suite opens access to the information gathered through Samsung devices, including the Galaxy Watch. This Suite is broken into four separate parts: the Sensor SDK, the Data SDK, the Accessory SDK, and the … Read more
Amazfit Imagine a smartwatch that comes with over 200 different and unique digital watch faces to choose from. Or, wearing a smartwatch that doesn’t need to be charged every night, or even every few days — with a true ultra-long battery life of 14 days or more. How about balanced workout tracking, sleep and readiness … Read more
As It Happens5:32Blind musicians and teachers communicate through vibration using Canadian-made device A PhD student in Ottawa has developed a device that allows blind and low-vision students to feel music cues, replacing the need to see them. Instead of having to follow a conductor’s baton, or a teacher’s hand gestures during a lesson, music learners … Read more
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“If you want a smartwatch with excellent fitness features, a great design, and long battery life, the Suunto Race is for you.” Pros Excellent fitness tracking Incredible battery life Very comfortable Gorgeous display Built-in offline maps Cons Software is a little simple Enormous size Choosing the right smartwatch for you is tough. Wearable devices are … Read more
Apple laid off more than 600 employees in California as part of the decisions to end its car and smartwatch display projects, according to filings with the California Employment Development Department. The Cupertino, California-based company filed eight separate reports to the state to comply with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or Warn programme. Companies … Read more
Withings ScanWatch 2 MSRP $350.00 “The desirable Withings ScanWatch 2 puts the company’s comprehensive and accurate health tech inside a classy watch case.” Pros Beautiful design Comprehensive health monitoring FDA approved for atrial fibrillation 38mm or 42mm case sizes Long battery life Cons Unreliable notifications Subscription needed to unlock features App design can frustrate If … Read more
