Tag: Wearables
Bosch smartglasses light drive module launches at CES
Bosch Sensortec is to introduce new technology which it claims could herald the way for smaller, lighter and more stylish smartglasses than previous models. Launching at CES, the Bosch Smartglasses Light Drive module delivers a clean visual experience even in direct sunlight, allowing manufacturers to reduce the width of the glasses frame, claims Bosch. It…
IFA 2019: Garmin introduces £299 Venu GPS smartwatch
Garmin has announced Venu, a new GPS smartwatch with an AMOLED screen and battery life of up to 6 days. One of many new wearables launched by Garmin at IFA in Berlin, the Venu boasts a wide range of 24/7 health monitoring features. These including advanced sleep with pulse ox, new respiration tracking, abnormal heart-rate…
Untie your Nike Huaraches trainers with Siri!
Nike is tying up with Siri to allow owners of its new shoes to untie laces using their voice. The company’s latest take on futuristic wearable technology has been embedded into its revamped Huaraches trainers. Users can tell the Apple virtual assistant, “Siri, release my shoes” through the Apple Watch or iPhone, via the Nike…
Fitbit unveils Alexa-enabled Versa 2 smartwatch
Fitbit has announced its first smartwatch with Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant built in, alongside a new subscription service for personalised fitness programmes and well-being tools. The fitness tech firm’s new Versa 2 smartwatch contains a microphone which allows users to issue voice commands to Alexa to start workouts, help find a local gym, and control…
Which Casino Tech Trends Should You Be Excited About?
Casino technology is constantly improving thanks to the cutting edge innovations that are being pursued on a regular basis. If you are a fan of online gambling, here are just a few of the hottest new trends which should pique your interest and get you hyped up for the future of the industry. Virtual Reality…
Fitness trackers miscalculate marathon distance by 11 miles!
According to Which? the Garmin Vivosmart 4 underestimates the distance you have run by over 40% Some fitness trackers are so unreliable they have been found to miscalculate the distance of a marathon by nearly 11 miles, new research claims. Analysis by consumer watchdog Which? said fitness trackers from brands…
TAG Heuer launches golfing smartwatch and app
Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer has introduced a new golf app and watch called the Connected Modular 45 Golf Edition. Designed to enable players get the most out of their rounds of golf no matter what course they’re playing on, this 45 mm timepiece features a black ceramic bezel ring laser engraved with a…
Apple Watch could spot irregular heartbeat, study shows
A huge study suggests the Apple Watch can sometimes detect an irregular heartbeat – but experts say more work is needed to determine if using wearable technology to screen for heart problems really helps. More than 419,000 Apple Watch users signed up for the study, making it the largest ever to explore screening seemingly healthy…
Fitbit unveils £149 Versa Light smartwatch in bid to eat into Apple domination
Fitbit has added four new devices to its line-up as it looks to strengthen its position and grab a greater slice of the market dominated by the Apple Watch. The American wristwear maker has refreshed its main fitness band products with more affordable options for consumers, the cheapest retailing at £69.99. It includes three new…
Nike working to fix connection problem with Adapt BB self-lacing shoes
Nike is looking into a fix for an issue with its self-lacing shoes, after users of the Android app which is used to operate the footwear reported connection problems. Some owners took to the app’s download page on the Google Play store, claiming the app does not pair with the trainers and comes back with…