[ad_1] The company is also said to be working on an improved ECG function that could properly deliver results in between 100 and 120 beats per minute. There’s no guarantee the new features will appear with the next generation of Apple Watch hardware, let alone through a software update. Apple hasn’t been shy about wanting […]
Category: Wearables
Google and Adidas prep smart insoles that tie into ‘FIFA Mobile’
[ad_1] It’s not certain how much the insoles will cost, but Adidas and Google have teased an announcement on March 10th. You can safely presume that both sides have high hopes for the insole. This will both help Adidas push its footwear to would-be Messis, while Google could make Jacquard more accessible to people who […]
Newegg is selling Sony’s excellent WH-1000XM3 headphones for $250
[ad_1] We awarded the WH-1000XM3 a score of 94 when we reviewed them in 2018. They’re comfortable, well-made and feature excellent noise cancelling capabilities. You can also get up to 30 hours of battery life from them on a single charge, which is what makes them so compelling for long flights. That said, they’re not […]
Oppo’s first Android smartwatch borrows a lot from Apple
[ad_1] The watch comes in two flavors: the 46mm version with a 1.91-inch AMOLED screen should last for up to 40 hours on a single charge, whereas the smaller 41mm version with a 1.6-inch screen does 24 hours only. They charge up quickly thanks to Oppo’s VOOC technology: a 17-minute session already gets you back […]
‘Half-Life: Alyx’ creators explain how its VR gameplay will work
[ad_1] In an IGN exclusive, the pair explain that for many players, Alyx will be their first foray into VR gaming. As such, they took a number of measures to help newbies get acquainted with the technology. Shooting and reloading is a completely different ballgame to controller-based play, for example, so Alyx‘s starter levels involve […]
Valve’s Index VR headset will go back on sale March 9th
[ad_1] Valve had promised to restock the Index ahead of Alyx‘s March 23rd debut. This will help drive sales of both the headset and the game, of course, but there’s also little doubt that the Index will provide one of the better experiences for the game, full stop. In our experience, it offers great image […]
‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ has a Tamagotchi that’s hungry for kills
[ad_1] Your Tomogunchi is strapped to your wrist, and comes with four moods: hungry, dirty, unruly and sleepy. But instead of keeping it happy with tasty treats and hugs — à la the 90s — your little guy can only be satiated with kills, objective scoring, killstreaks and wins. If your combat rampages are successful, […]
Google survey hints at big plans for Wear OS health tracking
[ad_1] Some of them will sound familiar if you’ve seen rival watches. Google asked users about automatc workout detection, irregular heartbeat alerts (much like you get on an Apple Watch), breathing exercises, reproductive cycle tracking and extensive sleep tracking features that include apnea detection and smart alarms. It also wanted to know if users are […]
Bose Frames work with Microsoft’s navigation tech for the blind
[ad_1] The company has added the Bose Frames to the list of devices its Soundscape app supports. If you’re not familiar with the software, it provides audio cues to help visually impaired people navigate around cities. Microsoft has been working on the technology for the better part of a decade. While Microsoft doesn’t offer comparisons, […]
Samsung finally adds period tracking to its Health app
[ad_1] It’s about time Samsung added the capability. Apple, Fitbit, Garmin and many third-party apps already offer period tracking. A quick scroll through Samsung forums shows that users have been calling for this addition for years. Many have questioned why women’s health was not more of a priority. As Engadget’s Nicole Lee has pointed out, […]