LG’s second smartwatch is set to launch in Korea on October 14th. The LG G Watch R features Google’s Android Wear software, a 1.3 inch round plastic OLED display, and a water resistant design. There’s no word on when the watch will be available in the US or Europe, but with a limited launch this […]
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Running Windows 95 on a smartwatch… because why not?
Want to run a desktop operating system on your wristwatch? Probably not… but it’s nice to know you can. Corbin Davenport has posted a video showing Windows 95 running on a Samsung Gear Live smartwatch. The Samsung Gear Live features a 1.6 inch, 320 x 320 pixel display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, 512MB of RAM, […]
How much would you pay for a smartwatch?
The Apple Watch won’t ship until early 2015, but when it does arrive Apple’s first smartwatch won’t exactly be cheap. Prices will start at $349 for a basic model, but Apple will offer models with a range of materials and wrist straps. Something tells me the 18K gold model will cost a bit more than […]
Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch launches for $250
Motorola’s been showing off its Android Wear watch with a sleek, round design for months. Now it’s finally going on sale. The Moto 360 is available from purchase for $250 from the Google Play Store, Best Buy, or Motorola. You’ll be able to pick up the watch from Motorola, the Google Play Store, or Best Buy. It […]
Sony unveils Smartwatch 3 and SmartBand Talk fitness tracker
As expected, Sony is launching two new wearables. The Sony Smartwatch 3 is the company’s first device to run Google’s Android Wear software — and it’s one of the first to feature support for new Android Wear features including GPS. The company is also unveiling the SmartBand Talk, a fitness tracker with an e-paper display. […]
Asus introduces the ZenWatch smartwatch with Android Wear
Asus has revealed its first smartwatch. As expected, the Asus Zenwatch is an inexpensive Android Wear device with rounded corners (and a square screen). But in addition to running Google’s software which lets you pair the phone with an Android 4.3 or later device, Asus has included a number of its own apps and features. […]
Android Wear updates will add Bluetooth headset support, GPS, and more
The first smartwatches featuring Google’s Android Wear software began shipping a few months ago, but a second round of Android Wear devices from companies including Asus, Motorola, LG, and Sony are on the way. Some will stand out thanks to their circular watch faces. Others hope to make a splash thanks to low price tags. […]
Meet the LG G Watch R: Android Wear with a round face
LG is preparing to launch its second smartwatch featuring Google’s Android Wear software… and this time it’s round. The LG G Watch was one of the first Android Wear devices to go on sale when it launched this summer for $229. The company’s new model features similar specs, but the LG G Watch RÂ looks a […]
LG to round out its smartwatch lineup with… a round watch
LG plans to launch a new smartwatch next week. Like the company’s first G Watch, it’s expected to run Google’s Android Wear software. But while the LG G Watch has a square design, the new LG G Watch R will be… round. The Korean electronics company posted a teaser video on YouTube… and although it’s […]
Moto 360 shows up at Best Buy, coming soon for $250
Motorola’s Moto 360 may have been one of the first Android Wear smartwatches announced, but competing devices fro LG and Samsung are already available for purchase, while the Moto 360 is not. That should change soon. Motorola is holding an event on September 4th where the company is expected to unveil its latest smartphones and […]