Entries in Wearables (46)

Sunday
Sep212014

Google Glass 'approved' for Canada, but does anyone still care?

After over a year, Google Glass is apparently approved for Canada.Explorer Brian Buquoi received the above note with his replacement Glass which says that Google Glass has been approved by industry Canada, which means it is likely one step away from being made available to Canadians.

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Thursday
Sep112014

SlideShow: Apple Watch

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Apple Watch was 2014's most awaited product and Apple's newest product category since the iPad and it doesn't dissapoint in terms of looks and expected functionality.

Luxury design and finish, a whole new user interface unlike anything we've seen before, a sweet Digital Crown interface, new Watch OS, sapphire crystal, health tracking sensors and various new uses for emojis, NFC, walkie-talkie functionality and let's not forget Apple Pay. Here are my favourite photos of Apple Watch from the Apple Event.

Friday
Sep052014

Video: First look at Moto Hint, the next generation bluetooth headset

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

One of the most intriguing new products revealed in Motorola's recent Moto 360, Moto X, and Moto G launch event was the Moto Hint. A tiny, next generation Bluetooth headset that's full of innovative sensors, can manage voice controls to accompanying Moto X (2nd Gen) models as well as work as a regular Bluetooth headset for any smartphone by using capacitive controls. Anyone who has watched the Spike Jonze movie "Her" will realize that a voice activated headset is one possible future interface for computing, Motorola believes this is the next step. Being relatively new, the Moto Hint isn't ready for release but we'll be following this development and will review the device once it becomes available

 

Thursday
Aug142014

Timex enters wearable fray with Ironman One GPS+ sports watch

Timex is taking the renowned Ironman performance watch name to another level as it releases its first wearable, the Timex Ironman One GPS+ which was created in collaboration with AT&T and Qualcomm. What's most notable about this new wearable is that it doesn't rely on a smartphone and works independently since it connects to cellular providers directly, one year of data connectivity included for Canadian subscribers.

The Timex Ironman One GPS+ sports watch will be available for purchase in Canada this November at timex.ca for $499.00 and $549.00 (with heart rate monitor). hit jump for more information on this innovative wearable.

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