[ad_1] The Venu is a 43mm-wide crossover watch, designed to sit in the grey area between fitness watches, where Garmin is strong, and smartwatches, where it isn’t. It’s a Vivoactive 4 with a nicer-looking body and a higher-res display, which is the main selling point. Where the Vivoactive 4 has a 260 x 260 low-power […]
Category: Wearables
Here’s how Fitbit can help fix Wear OS
[ad_1] Earlier this week, we speculated on some of the ways in which Google’s purchase of Fitbit would be bad for wearables. However, there are a lot of things Google could learn from Fitbit to make Wear OS a compelling platform. The important thing here is that Google doesn’t do what it has seemingly done […]
Google buys Fitbit for $2.1 billion
[ad_1] Rick Osterloh, Google’s head of devices and services, says that the deal is an “opportunity to invest even more in Wear OS as well as introduce Made by Google wearable devices into the market.” Which suggests that the company will, contrary to expectation, be used as Google’s wearable division. And that Fitbit’s hardware is […]
First macOS Catalina update brings new emoji and support for AirPods Pro
[ad_1] Additionally, the software adds support for Apple’s new AirPods Pro headphones which launch tomorrow. Apple has also added new privacy settings that allow you to opt-out of sharing your Siri recordings with the company. Beyond that, the Home app now allows you to add AirPlay 2-enabled speakers to scenes and automation routines, in addition […]
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 […]
Can DJI compete against GoPro in the action camera arena?
[ad_1] If you own the DJI Osmo Action, what would you score it? Did it serve your needs? Did you appreciate that front-facing display? Were you also frustrated by the lack of GPS or an HDMI port? Tell us (and your fellow readers) all about this outdoor camcorder with a user review on our Osmo […]
Researchers create an artificial skin that makes your phone ticklish
[ad_1] Researchers in Bristol, UK and Paris, France have developed an artificial, skin-like membrane that mimics human skin not only in appearance, but in its sensing capabilities. Via a hypodermis layer, an electrode layer of conductive threads and a textured surface layer, the membrane is able to “feel” a variety of gestures and interactions, such […]
Nike will drop exclusive, limited-edition sneakers inside ‘NBA 2K20’
[ad_1] So how, exactly, can you get access to these gems? Well, for starters, there’s going to be Nike MyPlayer Nation, a new mode that lets you pick your favorite team and play online against others in a mirrored version of the NBA’s 2019-2020 season game schedule. In it, depending on how well you play, […]
Fossil’s latest Wear OS watches now make calls using iPhones
[ad_1] The feat relies on proprietary Fossil software, so you won’t see this on competing Wear OS watches. However, it’s unsurprisingly destined for watches from Michael Kors and other Fossil brands. You’ll have to be patient when it may take days or weeks for the upgrade to reach your device. If you can wait, though, […]
Adidas readies an entire collection of Star Wars basketball shoes
[ad_1] If you’re both a Star Wars fan and a hypebeast, the next month might a dream come true. Adidas is releasing an entire Star Wars x Adidas collection of basketball shoes starting on November 1st, catering to both your particular fandom and your footwear style in a bid to create buzz for The Rise […]