When Motorola launched its 2nd-generation smartwatches in September, the company introduced two models: the new Moto 360 and the Moto 360 Sport. While the 2nd-gen Moto 360 has been available for a while, the Sport edition was nowhere to be found… but that will change later this month. Motorola says its new smartwatch aimed at […]
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Motorola launches two new Moto 360 watches, plus the Moto 360 Sport
As expected, Motorola is updating its smartwatch lineup, and as expected, there are three new models: A Moto 360 with a large display and thick wrist strap, a smaller model, and a Moto 360 Sport. Pre-orders for the new Moto 360 open today, and the watches should begin shipping later this month. Prices range from $300 […]
New Moto 360, Moto 360 Sport smartwatches launch coming Sept 8th
Lenovo has announced plans to unveil the next generation of its Motorola Moto 360 smartwatches at an event in Shanghai, China on September 8th. In other words, we probably won’t see the new watches at the IFA show in Berlin this week… but we won’t have to wait long for an official announcement. Meanwhile, details […]
First look at new smartwatches from Samsung, Motorola
Samsung and Motorola are both expected to release new smartatches soon. The Samsung Gear S2 will run Tizen-based software and feature a round display, while the next-gen Motorola Moto 360 is expected to look a lot like last year’s model, but it will come in two sizes and feature lugs that make it easier to […]
Is this the next-gen Moto 360 smartwatch?
Motorola’s next smartwatch may be coming soon… and now we have a pretty good idea of what it could look like. The company posted a message on Twitter (which has since been deleted), showing a watch that looks kind of like the original Moto 360, except the crown is higher up than on the original and […]
Moto 360 drops to $150 (or less), is a new model on the way?
Motorola and Google recently both dropped the price of the Moto 360 smartwatch by a significant amount. What used to cost $250 plummeted to a mere $150. Shortly thereafter, Motorola went even further and reduced the price of the circular smart watch to only $120 with free shipping, at least for a limited time. The […]
LG’s new battery could help smartwatches run longer
Square or rectangular smartwatches have one big advantage over circular ones; traditionally shaped batteries fit better. Until now, most batteries for the smartwatches have been rectangular. However, according to a report from Korea Times LG Chem is now shipping a battery in the shape of a hexagon to smartwatch makers. A few major manufacturers produce smartwatches with round displays. LG […]
Deals of the Day (6-26-2015)
In the market for a smartwatch, but don’t want to spend Apple Watch-like prices? While some of the best alternatives normally sell for $250 and up, there are some good watches available for $200 or less… and sometimes they go on sale for even less. Right now you can snag a Moto 360 smartwatch for […]
Deals of the Day (5-25-2015)
The Motorola Moto 360 was the first Android Wear smartwatch with a round display, and with a list price of $250 it’s still one of the cheapest. But you know what would make it even more affordable? A $100 price cut. Right now you can pick one up from Amazon or Best Buy for just […]
Turn the Moto 360 “flat tire” into a feature with a 99 cent watch face
The Moto 360 may have been the first Android Wear smartwatch to feature a round design… but the display doesn’t actually make use of the whole circle. The watch has a 320 x 290 pixel display, with a small black area at the bottom. Some folks have taken to calling this the “flat tire.” Find the […]