Google sanctioned LG G Watch is the Nexus of Android smartwatches

LG Electronics has confirmed that it working together with Google on LG G Watch powered by Android Wear, which extends the Android platform to wearables.

LG G Watch will be compatible with a wide range of Android smartphones and will present relevant information to users just when they need it or whenever they say “OK Google” to ask questions or get stuff done. As one of Google’s lead partners in this effort, LG is planning to introduce its first watch powered by Android Wear in the second quarter of 2014.

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Plantronics to share Insights on wearable tech for offices at Enterprise Connect 2014

Plantronics  announced that Joe Burton, CTO and SVP of Technology, Development and Strategy, and Cary Bran, senior director of Innovation and New Ventures will be speaking at Enterprise Connect 2014, on related topics that address the growing opportunity for businesses to leverage wearable technology in the enterprise.

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Huawei enters wearable tech market with TalkBand

Huawei debuts its own version of a smartwatch at MWC with the TalkBand. The wearable device features a more colorful form factor meant to appeal to a younger set of users. The device functions both as a Bluetooth headset and smartband/smartwatch. You can take out the Bluetooth headset to make a call and put it back to act as a smartwatch. While it doesn’t look to have touchscreen functionality, the device is controlled by an accompanying app.

The TalkBand features a curved 1.4-inch OLED screen, IP57 water and dust resistance, and a wristband that also works as a USB connector. The device will carry a €99 price tag.

Source: Ubergizmo

Samsung debuts Tizen-powered Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo

Samsung is developing its wearable technology line without Google’s Android operating system. The Korean tech company has debuted two wearable devices running on Tizen, Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo. Both devices feature 1.63-inch Super AMOLED displays, 1GHz dual-core processors, 4GB storage, 512MB RAM, heart rate sensors, pedometers, music players, Bluetooth, 300mAh battery, IR blaster, and IP67 certified dust and water resistance. The Gear 2 comes with a 2MP camera.

The Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo are expected to work with a “wide variety of Samsung devices” and will be available globally around April. The Gear 2 will come with changeable straps in the color of Charcoal Black, Gold Brown, and Wild Orange. While the Gear 2 Neo will with straps in Charcoal Black, Mocha Grey, and Wild Orange.

Source: Droid Life