Samsung’s recent smartwatches run a Tizen-based operating system. Apple’s run watchOS. And a number of companies have released watches that run Google’s Android Wear operating system. There’s no shortage of smartwatch operating systems. But AsteroidOS is different… because it’s a community-driven free and open source operating system that you can install yourself, potentially giving you more […]
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Android Wear can run Nintendo 64 games on a 1.65 inch screen
Smartwatches can display notifications from your phone, let you search the web, or order a pizza. But you can also play games on a smartwatch… and that apparently includes Nintendo 64 games. At least one person with some free time on his hands managed to load a Nintendo 64 emulator on an LG G Watch. The […]
Deals of the Day (9-10-2015)
Sure, you could spend tens of thousands of dollars on a fancy smartwatch encrusted in gold. But if you’re looking for a simple, affordable device that lets you view smartphone notifications on your wrist, there are plenty of other options… especially if you don’t need the latest and greatest. For example, right now you can […]
Deals of the Day (7-09-2015)
Thinking about picking up a smartwatch, but not sure you want to spend hundreds of dollars? Motorola and Asus offer models which you can snag for as little as $149 these days… but if you want an even cheaper option Amazon is selling the original Pebble Smartwatch for $13 off its list price. Still not […]
Most Android Wear watches support WiFi: LG G Watch and Asus ZenWatch do not
Google is rolling out an update to its Android Wear operating system for smartwatches that brings new features including new gestures, support for drawing emojis on the screen, and support for “always-on” apps which don’t disappear when you drop your wist. One of the biggest changes though, is support for connecting to the internet over […]
LG G Watch Urbane is a luxury Android Wear smartwatch
LG’s next smartwatch will be the company’s first with an all-metal design. It’s called the LG G Watch Urbane, and it features a round watch face, a plastic OLED display, and Google’ Android Wear software. Under the hood the new watch is a lot like the company’s G Watch and G Watch R, but the […]
Deals of the Day (9-01-2014)
LG may have a new smartwatch on the way, but the company’s old model isn’t all that old. The original LG G Watch launched just a few months ago and still sells for $229… normally. Best Buy is currently offering the LG G Watch for just $180. Sure, it has a square watch face instead of […]
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 […]
Lilbits (8-18-2014): Chrome web apps going native(ish) on Android
Google is working on a new project called “Fizz” which is designed to make mobile web apps more like native apps. In other words, developers may eventually be able to send work even when you’re offline, send push notifications, or perform other actions just as if they were native apps. You won’t even need to have […]
Custom recoveries for the LG G Watch, Samsung Gear Live crack Android Wear wide open
Android Wear is a version of Google’s Android operating system that’s designed for wearable devices such as smartwatches. But under the hood it’s a lot like the Android software you run on phones and tablets… so it’s not surprising that you can hack Android Wear watches much the same way as Android phones. We’ve already […]