[ad_1] The design would superficially resemble an Oculus Quest, but it would have “high-resolution” eyepieces (possibly the previously rumored 8K displays) that would let you read “small type.” And while the presence of cameras on the outside is practically expected for headsets at this point, Apple would promise a relatively seamless experience that would let […]
Category: wearable
Xiaomi’s first real smartwatch looks just like an Apple Watch
[ad_1] Details are still a little scarce, but Xiaomi did take to official Weibo channels to reveal basic specs. Falling under Xiaomi’s “Mijia” IoT sub-brand, the Mi Watch comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100, and will independently support WiFi, GPS and NFC, plus an eSIM, so you’ll be able to make calls via the […]
The North Face’s high-tech Futurelight jackets are finally here
[ad_1] Another interesting aspect of The North Face’s latest fabric tech is that it developed it with sustainability in mind. The company said that every Futurelight garment will be produced at a solar-powered factory, and they’ll be made from recycled materials and will go through a process that cuts chemical consumption. In other words, not […]
Fitbit is reportedly in the early stages of exploring a sale
[ad_1] Fitbit might be ready to cede some control of its destiny. Reuters sources said the company is talking to investment bank Qatalyst Partners about the possibility of shopping itself around to would-be acquirers. Qatalyst has reportedly been pressing Fitbit to consider the option for weeks, suggesting that Alphabet and private equity outfits might be […]
iOS 13 code hints Apple may be testing an AR headset
[ad_1] Earlier stories have painted varying pictures of what Apple is working on. Rumors from 2018 suggested it could be a powerful AR/VR device with 8K displays for each eye, but more recent reports have hinted the headset could be dependent on an iPhone. Whatever the plans may be, more than one source has claimed […]
New wristband could predict aggressive outbursts in people with autism
[ad_1] Matthew Goodwin, a Northeastern University behavioral scientist, created the wearable. While the initial tests show promise, Goodwin and his team of researchers only observed 20 children with autism over a period of 87 hours. They tracked each aggressive episode and corresponding physiological changes and then fed that data into their model. Next, Goodwin hopes […]
The next Apple Watch may come in titanium and ceramic models
[ad_1] If this reflects Apple’s plans, it promises some intriguing choices for Apple Watch buyers. Titanium is more expensive than stainless steel and tends not to be as flashy, but it’s also stronger, lighter and more scratch-resistant. Ceramic, meanwhile, is more familiar in the Apple Watch world. It’s more brittle if you break it, but […]
Blocks ends its modular smartwatch project after running out of money
[ad_1] The shutdown isn’t a complete shock. Blocks unveiled its modular watch project back in 2014, and it blew past its May 2016 release target as it tweaked the design to reach a quality level it would accept. Even by the standards of major tech companies, this was ambitious. Blocks not only had to design […]
Fitbit’s Versa Lite sales were ‘weaker than expected’
[ad_1] The shortcoming left Fitbit once again depending heavily on fitness trackers. About 68 percent of its revenue came from products introduced in the past year, only one of which (the Versa Lite) was a smartwatch. And that’s a problem when revenue hasn’t improved much. Fitbit had to sell 31 percent more devices, 3.5 million […]
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active 2 may have a touch-sensitive bezel
[ad_1] This could also be helpful if you tend to wander away from your phone. The Active 2 is reportedly Samsung’s first Bluetooth 5.0 watch, promising up to four times the range, support for two audio targets and lower power consumption. You might reliably receive notifications at the gym while your phone stays safe in […]