The stunning 1.3″ always-on AMOLED display brings your watch to life, even under bright sunlight. Trusted button controls that work in any environment are matched with a responsive new touchscreen interface for quick access to selections and map features. Fit… Read More ›
Smartwatches
Why is Fitbit charging people to view their own data?
Garmin’s project lead for the Venu 2 Plus, said the company wouldn’t lock data behind a paywall. “It’s your data,” McClendon said. “We’re not charging you the ability to access your data, and that’s something we will continue to do… Read More ›
The strange trend of apps leaving the Apple Watch
Uber has quietly shut down its Apple Watch app, with the software now showing a message that instructs people to “please switch to the Uber mobile app.” The company is “no longer supporting the Apple Watch app,” according to the… Read More ›
The Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up
Measuring in at a sizeable 44mm-wide and 13.2mm-thick, the stainless steel case of the Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up offers a dramatic twist on the brand’s Tambour formula. The overall shape carries over the drum-inspired rounded tapering mid-case from… Read More ›
Is your fit tech healthy?
‘I have seen first-hand in clinical practice that not meeting goals or falling short of targets can have negative implications for people. Missing these goals has led to them having negative thoughts, lowered mood and even strategies such as restrictive… Read More ›
When a watch wants to look like a smartwatch. The Verax 420 V01.01 Meca-Quartz Chronograph
It’s black. Normally I don’t like black watches, but this thing gets a pass on that front because it is an accessory. The rose gold-colored IP-plated case back is very nicely done and one component I wouldn’t change in a… Read More ›
Early Smartwatch Attempts that were ‘not’ dumb
Companies have been trying to smarten up watches for more than 40 years now. It started with a move to digital numeric displays, then was followed by an avalanche of questionable features, unorthodox designs, and functionality that was passed off… Read More ›
Google Pixel Watch renders
These slides come courtesy of Jon Prosser, highlighting the watch’s circular display with a bezel-less design and how it will bring “unity to hardware and software.” The circular knob on the right of the smartwatch could be helpful while scrolling… Read More ›
Wear OS now in striking distance of Apple
Apple is still in first place with the Apple Watch, but Counterpoint says Apple’s smartwatch market share is down 10 percent year over year in Q3, to 21.8 percent thanks to the delay of the Series 7 watch into Q4…. Read More ›
A recovering smartwatch owner…
Since I dropped the Apple Watch back onto its shelf I have been wearing a Garmin fenix and overall I have been enjoying the experience. The sense of freedom compared to the Apple Watch was acute and alongside the decent… Read More ›
