Wearables

Xiaomi Prepares US Launch – But Not A Smartphone In Sight

Mobile manufacturer will also open up a factory in Brazil as it looks to expand global reach

10 years ago

Michael Kors Announces Plans To Make Wearable Tech “Wearable”

Wearable technology gets a makeover as iconic designer label Michael Kors jumps on the high-tech bandwagon

10 years ago

Huawei Confirms Android Wear Smartwatch, Fitness Devices For 2015

However it won’t be returning to Windows Phone anytime soon

10 years ago

Apple Watch Confirmed For April Launch

Another market for Apple to dominate?

10 years ago

iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Sales Help Push Apple To Highest Earnings Ever

Apple goes all-out for world domination with record quarter, including $18bn (£11.8bn) in profits

10 years ago

HTC Smartwatch ‘Coming To Mobile World Congress’

Activity-focused wearable developed by HTC alongside sportswear brand Under Armour

10 years ago

Wearables: About To Crack The Glass Ceiling?

Virtusa senior vice president Frank Palermo tells TechWeek Europe how wearables and Google Glass could develop over time

10 years ago

Tesco Launches Google Glass App For Hands-Free Shopping

Tesco Grocery Glassware lets shoppers view additional product information or buy goods using Google Glass

10 years ago

BlackBerry Turns Its Focus To IoT, Wearable Devices

At CES, BlackBerry rolled out its cloud-based IoT platform while announcing its BBM messaging technology will support Android-based smartwatches

10 years ago

Apple To Increase UK App Store Prices

Apple informs developers about price changes following tax rate and currency adjustments

10 years ago

CES 2015 – Alcatel Introduces Dual iOS / Android Smartwatch

$149 smartwatch sees Alcatel attempting to undercut Apple Watch and Android Wear devices

10 years ago

Apple Watch ‘To Go On Sale In March’

Reports say Apple’s smartwatch is on a few months away from hitting the shelves

10 years ago

CES 2015 – Qualcomm Says Wearables Are Key Focus, But Still Need More Work

Wearables market is still in a period of ‘self-discovery’, says Qualcomm president Derek Aberle

10 years ago

CES 2015 – Sony Reveals Next-Generation Smartwatch And Running Headset

SmartWatch 3 is third iteration of Sony wearable

10 years ago

Microsoft Band Wearable Sold Out Until 2015

Buyers hoping to snap up Band—Microsoft's entry into the hot wearable device category—for the holidays are out of luck until…

10 years ago

Consumers ‘Still Not Sure’ About Apple Watch

Survey reveals ‘wait and see’ approach for many Apple fans ahead of UK launch next year

10 years ago

Wearables Will Top The Most Wish Lists This Christmas

Currys PC World survey finds smartwatches and fitness trackers more popular than ever before

10 years ago

Virgin Media ‘KipstR’ Wristband Pauses TV If You Fall Asleep

Virgin Media says KipstR could be used to control smart homes in the future

10 years ago

Samsung Predicts Big Things For Wearables And Smart Homes In 2015

Electronics giant reveals five trends it thinks will change the home and the office next year

10 years ago

Sony Kit Looks To Turn Any Glasses Into Google Glass

Detachable module can turn any eyewear, including sunglasses or goggles, into smart glasses

10 years ago

Barclaycard Brings A Bit Of Glove Love To Contactless Shopping

Laden down with bags? Concept wearable device allows contactless payment with just a wave of the hand

10 years ago

HTC To Unveil Wearable At CES – But It Won’t Be A Smartwatch

Company spokesperson confirms some kind of HTC wearable device will be at Las Vegas in January

10 years ago

Axway: Sorted Your Company’s BYOD Policy? Now It’s Time for BYOIoT

Businesses need to recognise the potential (and risks) of personal connected devices in the workplace, Axway tells TechWeek Europe

10 years ago

Intel And Luxottica Team Up To Create Fashionable Luxury Smart Glasses

Multi-year partnership might signal Ray-Ban smart glasses are on the horizon

10 years ago

Is Huawei Planning A Google Glass Competitor?

“Honor Glasses” could include military-grade hardware as Huawei takes on the glasses market

10 years ago

Apple Watch Under Investigation By US Security Authorities

FTC seeks assurances regarding health data security and privacy from apps working with the Apple Watch

10 years ago

Smart Glasses “To Stay Niche Until 2018”

Don’t bet on Google Glass to kickstart adoption of smart glasses, Juniper Research warns

10 years ago

Samsung Profits Hit By Falling Smartphone Sales

Company hopes for Christmas windfall from wearable devices as consumer demand increases

10 years ago

Microsoft Smartwatch ‘Launching In Weeks’

Windows-powered wearable coming in time for Christmas, reports say

10 years ago