Of course Swarovski has an Android Wear watch

It no longer comes as a surprise that traditional watchmakers have versions of smartwatches. You’d think it’s about time they got with the program. But here’s a surprise from Austrian jewelry maker, Swarovski. The brand will be launching its first Android Wear-powered (and obviously bedazzled) smartwatch at Baselworld 2017, which will be held in March 23. Swarovski partnered with Qualcomm and Google to develop the watch and it’s designed specifically for women. It’s been teased at CES 2017 but details about the hardware, price, and availability aren’t been released yet. This announcement also comes in the heels of the delayed Android Wear 2.0. We’re expecting to hear more about this smartwatch at the jewel and watch conference happening in March.

Source: Android Authority

CES 2017: Nikon modernizes DSLR's with connected 24.2-megapixel D5600

Las Vegas- Let's face it, it has been a while since new DSLRs were considered cool and exciting. Specially when mirrorless cameras and even smartphones are more connected, compact and create similarly stunning photos. But for many photographers, there's just no substitute for a big sensor and for great glass. Nikon's new 24.2-megapixel D5600 continues the company's focus on optics and performances but brings a bag of tech goodies to the mix.

The 24.2-megapixel D5600 features Nikon SnapBridge, which allows users to transfer images directly from their camera to a smart device through always-on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology or Wi-Fi, automatically.

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CES 2017: A quick peek at three new Lenovo ThinkPad devices

You know Lenovo’s ThinkPad line as a staple in the enterprise market. Making sure this segment gets the latest and greatest specs and features, Lenovo has updated this line to fit current requirements and wants of the modern-day worker. We take a quick look at the three devices.

First, we have the more conventional laptop, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. It smaller and lighter but still as powerful. It comes in at under 2.5 lbs. and has a 14-inch IPS display housed in a 13-inch form factor. It runs on 64-bit Microsoft Windows 10 Pro, up to Intel Core 7^th-generation processor, and up to 1TB storage. It’s said to have LTE-A (4G) connectivity to help you stay connected while on the move. The big draw for the Carbon though is the promised 15.5-hour battery life. Security is key with support for Windows Hello, a fingerprint sensor, and FIDO-enabled biometric authentication for PayPal. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon retails for US$1,349 (roughly CA$1,800) and will come with a silver color option when it’s released in February.

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CES 2017: Lenovo introduces new mobile keyboard-mouse accessory

A new accessory from Lenovo hopes to ease your frustration with your smart TV’s remote. The 500 Multimedia Controller works in your living room or be taken with you at meetings or wherever you might need a portable keyboard-mouse combo. The entire keypad surface is a touchpad and its supports Windows gestures as it is optimized for the platform (from Windows 7 up to 10). It’s also compact enough that you can reach the keys with both thumbs easily. The 500 Multimedia Controller connects to your devices via a nano USB dongle and it offers double the wireless range of the usual wireless remotes with its 65.6 ft. range. Pricing for this accessory starts at US$54.99 (around CA$70+) and is expected to be available in March. No word from Lenovo yet if they will be bringing this here.