Smartwatches.
A Foxconn smartwatch was recently revealed by Taiwans’ Hon Hai Precision Industry. While media outlets have attempted to spice up headlines by implying the wearable computing device will be an iWatch competitor, in reality it is actually a slightly more sophisticated version of the Nike Fuelband. Accordingly, no cannibalization of the market for a potential … [Read More]
The Kreyos Meteor smartwatch just landed on Indiegogo sporting voice control, gesture control, and ANT+ sensor compatibility. Smashing through its crowdfunding goal of $100,000 in the first week, the Kreyos Meteor is currently sitting atop $203,792 with 43 days to go. Wearable computing aficionados really like this one and have opened up their wallets in … [Read More]
The Sony Smartwatch 2 for Android was just announced on Sony’s Twitter feed. From what we can tell, it is a simple rehash of the original Sony Smartwatch, with unimpressive specs and an uninspired look. Basically, it is exactly what we expected from Sony. Sony’s upgraded smartwatch was finally unveiled today, hoping to whet the … [Read More]
The Apple Watch just received some more patent love, with Apple securing government protection for another component of its presumed slap bracelet smartwatch: a curved flexible battery. Coupled with Apple‘s recent patent for a “wearable video device” with a curved flexible display, it appears that all of the necessary pieces are being lined up for … [Read More]
The Sony Smartwatch looks like it is about to get an upgrade as Sony has pounded Twitter with virtual teases of an upcoming announcement. The current Sony Smartwatch was released over a year to mixed reviews and has not been a commercial success. However, with heavy hitters like Apple and Google crashing the wearable computing … [Read More]
Kisai Watch, the Intoxicated Breathalyzer Smartwatch for drunks … seriously. From the Land of the Rising Sun comes this intriguing Kisai smartwatch (we use the term loosely) for people who are smart enough to know that they are drunk, but dumb enough to jump behind the wheel the second that their blood alcohol level drops … [Read More]
Agent smartwatch absolutely crushed its Kickstarter crowdfunding goal today, bringing in more than $1,000,000 compared to its campaign objective of only $100,000. While not quite as stellar as first-to-the-trough Kickstarter darling Pebble, any time you exceed your venture capital grab by more than 1,000%, you know you have done something right. Agent is now the … [Read More]
EmoPulse Smile, the best smartwatch we have seen so far, hits Indiegogo in search of crowd funding. Showcasing the capabilities of its incredible (if true) Artificial Intelligence algorithm, the EmoPulse Smile could very well be the first truly “Smart” watch. A Smartwatch With Artificial Intelligence “Best Smartwatch So Far” … That is a pretty big … [Read More]
Boddie Smartwatch just landed on crowd funding platform Indigiegogo, offering “the ability to take a break from technology” and, by far, the most … ummm, artistic … product launch video we have viewed so far. Developed by Rearden Technology out of Poland, the Boddie smartwatch is designed primarily to be an extension of your iOS … [Read More]
Apple has filed an Apple Watch trademark application for use of the term in Russia. Said application claims a priority registration date of December 3, 2012, based upon a prior iWatch trademark application filed in Jamaica. If both applications are granted, and Apple subsequently files an iWatch trademark application in the United States, they would … [Read More]
