LG and Samsung sneak out new smart watches before Moto and Apple events

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Just months after officially introducing their Android Wear smart watches, both Samsung and LG have teased new wearables in anticipation of Motorola's Moto 360 and Apple's anticipated 'wrist wearable thing,' which are expected to be announced days from each other in early September.

LG's second smart watch is a departure from its plain and bland first try, the LG G watch Round looks more sophisticated and attractive than the previous version. So, if you waited and you really wanted a round smart watch, you now have a choice. But is it a good time to choose?

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Review: MIO Alpha Heart Rate Monitor

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The MIO Alpha looks like a trendy sports watch and it is, but it also has the very special function of being the first heart rate monitor you can wear on your wrist that accurately tracks your heart rate while interacting with a host of mobile apps

Starting out as an idea to solve the uncomfortable nature of chest-strapped heart rate monitors, the Mio Alpha is an elegant and effective solution that also opens up a host of possibilities.

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WishList: Cadence Watch offers Geek Cred with Analog cool

 For $90, Cadence Watch Company mixes the clean look of a minimalist analog quartz watch with the undeniably nerdy 4-bit binary code accents. The watch offers the following features.

• 4-bit binary code hour markers, Subtle and classy enough to wear on any occasion, while geeky enough to make a good conversation starter
• Sleek retro looking case made from jewelry grade (316L) stainless steel
• Features a two part, saddle stitched,  leather strap with a stainless steel buckle
• Miyota quartz movement, an extremely reliable timekeeper that never needs winding
• Five year limited warranty on movement and hands
• Water resistant down to  30 meters
• Sapphire coated quartz glass helps prevent watch face from becoming scratched