Category: Wearables

The worst tech of 2019

[ad_1] Facebook, Amazon and other Silicon Valley failures Nicole LeeSenior Editor If 2018 was the year that the world turned on big tech, then 2019 was the year that tech became more like a villain. Sure, companies like Facebook, Google and Amazon would say they do a world of good by bringing people together, serving […]

Wirecutter’s best deals: Save $50 on Jabra Elite Active 65t earbuds

[ad_1] SimpliSafe Home Security System (8-Piece) Street price: $265; deal price: $134 Typically $265, this is a great drop to $134 on an 8-piece version of our runner-up home security system. This kit includes a base station, keypad, motion sensor, panic button, and four entry sensors. Whether you’re looking to implement a new security system […]

This Apple Watch charger plugs directly into your iPad or MacBook

[ad_1] The dock works with all Apple Watches released to date. It can plug in directly, but there’s also a short male-to-female cable in the box if space is tight near the USB-C port. The charger is more expensive than Apple’s own options (including its native USB-C cables) at $45, but it might be easy […]

Time Magazine is recreating the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech in VR

[ad_1] For many people, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington and the famous “I Have a Dream” speech exist as little more than photos and soundbites — only the 200,000-plus people who were there can give you a sense of what it was really like. Time Magazine, however, hopes to recreate that experience […]

Fitbit Versa 2 drops to just $130 at Amazon

[ad_1] We liked the Versa 2’s design, battery life, Alexa voice control and sleep tracking on top of Fitbit’s usual exercise focus. If you or your recipient is serious about improving their fitness, it could be a smart choice whether you’re using an Android phone or iPhone. We did notice a flaky connection with our […]

Wirecutter’s best deals: Save $20 on a Tile Essentials Bluetooth tracker bundle

[ad_1] Tile Essentials (2020) Bundle Street price: $70; deal price: $50 Available for $50, this is a great chance to pick up a great starter bundle featuring three of our Bluetooth tracker picks at a discount. We saw this deal a few days ago for the same price—it consists of 1 Mate, 1 Slim, and […]

IDC: Wearable shipments nearly doubled thanks to earbuds like AirPods

[ad_1] IDC says new products in the “hearables market” made up almost half of the shipments, driven by people’s need for wireless earphones due to multiple vendors’ decision to ditch the headphone jack. Ramon T. Llamas, research director for IDC’s Wearables Team, explains: “Hearables have become the new go-to product for the wearables market. This […]

Magic Leap reportedly only sold 6,000 AR headsets in six months

[ad_1] While 6,000 is a modest sales figure by almost any metric, it’s made worse by Magic Leap’s initial targets. The Information writes CEO Rony Abovitz had told investors he hoped the company would sell “at least” 1 million units of the Magic Leap One in its first year of availability. Eventually, he was reportedly […]

Wirecutter’s best deals – Jabra Elite 85h Bluetooth headphones drop to $200

[ad_1] Jabra Elite 85h Bluetooth Headphones Street price: $300; deal price: $200 Back down to $200 in all colors, this rare deal matches the lowest price we’ve seen on the Jabra Elite 85h. Not only is this a noteworthy drop in price for this Bluetooth headphones pick, but seeing all available colors on sale is […]