This strap and case combo makes the Apple Watch the perfect travel companion
The Apple Watch is highly customizable, due to the ease with which the straps can be changed. Take a selection with you when you travel, and the smartwatch becomes ideal for any situation or outfit. Here's how the latest springtime 2019 straps look, and our accessory pick to keep them safe.
The ultimate golf watch isn’t a smartwatch. It’s Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Golf
Forget golf smartwatches, the Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf is the ultimate timepiece to wear out on the links. It's the world's first mechanical golf watch, and will keep score for you throughout the game, and look absolutely amazing while it does it. This intricately designed watch is a technical marvel.
This $76,000 Grand Seiko watch has something in common with a plug-in hybrid car
How can a watch that costs $76,000 possibly have anything in a common with any car, let alone a plug-in hybrid? The Grand Seiko 9R02 movement not only combines traditional watch-winding tech with quartz accuracy, but it also has a very special trick -- it can take normally wasted energy and reuse it.
Wireless charging is convenient, but power over distance remains a challenge
We’ve gotten pretty used to Qi wireless charging for our smartphones, which works through contact on a pad, but what about the prospect of wireless charging over distance? We look at the current landscape, analyze the big players, and discuss what’s next for wireless charging near and far.
My niece lost her hearing. This is a story about how technology brought it back
When my niece was diagnosed with severe profound loss, her parents had to decide whether to get a cochlear implant. We spoke to them and Australian company, Cochlear, about how the system restores hearing. We also look at the latest features made available through the mobile app.
Lack of regulation means wearables aren’t held accountable for health claims
The Apple Watch is credited with saving a few lives already, but now that it’s functioning as a wearable ECG, some physicians are worried it could lead to over-diagnosis in young, healthy people. It’s a phenomenon pediatricians are seeing with wearable baby monitors as well.
Think this smartwatch doesn’t have a screen? Think again
The Oskron looks like a regular chronograph watch, but it holds a secret: It's really a smartwatch and even has a hidden screen, which is revealed only when you need it. It's a great way of maintaining the look of a traditional watch, while not dismissing helpful smartwatch features.
Nreal’s mixed-reality sunglasses are more compact than the Magic Leap One
The Nreal Light are mixed reality glasses from a former Magic Leap employee. They allow you to see virtual objects in the real world, but they require a wired connection to a small, portable processing unit. The screen is excellent, but would you want to wear them? We try them on at CES 2019.
How beneficial is ECG in the new Apple Watch? We asked an expert
The idea that the new Apple Watch Series 4 might be able to save lives with its ECG and heart-tracking functionality is very exciting. We spoke to a leading cardiac electrophysiologist and makers of another ECG device to find out how it works and what it might mean for wearers.
Never be late again. This analog watch is accurate to the millisecond
Longines has shown that watches don't have to use Bluetooth to sync with your phone. The new Conquest V.H.P. GMT Flash Setting uses the flash unit on your phone's camera to switch timezones, without disrupting the watch's astonishing degree of accuracy. We've seen the feature in action.
Google Fit hands-on: Bare-bones, but effective
You could have earned a Bachelor's degree in the time it took Google to deliver a significant update to its Fit app. It's finally here, and the update doesn't just bring a slick redesign, but it makes fitness tracking far less overwhelming. We've been testing the new Google Fit, here's what it's like.
The Galaxy Watch will make you a better person
The new Samsung Galaxy Watch pushes the edge of the wearable envelope: This smartwatch aims to improve not just your fitness but your overall wellness. But how? In an exclusive interview, Alanna Cotton, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Samsung reveals just what that means.
Look Ma, no hands! The Horizon watch discards tradition for daring simplicity
Think a watch always have to have hands, or at least a way to tell the precise time? Think again, the Optik Instruments Horizon watch doesn't have any hands, but still manages to provide an at-a-glance time that's precise enough for most of us. We've tried it on, and here's what it's like.
The creator of Internet Explorer wants to read your mind with a bracelet
The idea of controlling a computer with your thoughts sounds like the ultimate way of interfacing with machines. A New York startup called CTRL-Labs has created a device to make that a reality. And, no, it doesn't involve drilling a hole in your head to implant a chip in your brain.
With ChroMorphous technology, clothes may soon change color with a tap of a phone
What if you could use your phone to alter what your clothes looked like? Developed by a team of research scientists at the College of Optics and Photonics at The University of Central Florida, ChroMorphous technology allows users to control and switch up the pattern on a fabric using a mobile app.
When will your phone charge wirelessly in your pocket? We asked an expert
The idea that our smartphones might charge in our pockets, or smartwatches might charge up on our wrists, is appealing, but how close are we to a world without wires? True wireless charging is creeping closer, but there still some big barriers to overcome. We spoke to experts at Energous and Ossia to find out more.
I wore Levi’s smart jacket for three months, and it changed how I use my phone
Did you know you can control smartphone functions with a Levi’s denim jacket? It’s all thanks to Google’s Jacquard fabric technology. We’ve been wearing the Commuter Trucker Jacket over the past few months, and it really does enhance the way we interact with our smartphones.
Time-obsessed, tech-infused Longines Conquest watch takes accuracy to the next level
The new Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT watch isn’t a smartwatch, but it does make use of some impressive technology to ensure it always tells the precise time, with an astonishing degree of accuracy. We’ve worn the watch and seen it in action.
See George Washington in his home with ARtGlass, an AR storytelling experience
ARtGlass, a pioneer of augmented reality storytelling software, has embraced the challenge of bringing the past to life at major historical sites.
This beautiful, unique one-handed watch started life as a doodle on a coaster
Mechanical watches are simple compared to smartwatches; but for Swiss Reimagined, they’re not quite simple enough. The team decided to do something about it. The result is the SNGLRTY, watch.
What is a hybrid smartwatch? The ideal wearable for watch fans
Not interested in touchscreen smartwatches? What about a hybrid smartwatch? If you're new to the world of wearables, you may not know what these traditional-looking watches can do, so here's our guide to introduce you to this desirable piece of tech.
Remember GeoCities? 9 tech titans that fell from grace
Not every tech company can be a winner. Here's nine failed tech companies that were once titans of their respective industries
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Eskates, snow bikes, a better measuring cup
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Self-healing gear bags and 3D-printed jewelry
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Smart soccer balls, vibro razors, drum rings
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FrontRow is a wearable camera that lets you live in the moment, and capture it
FrontRow is a wearable camera by Ubiquiti Labs. Hang it around your neck and press the media button to live-stream and capture moments.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Portable grills, reusable color books, and more
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Sun-defying tents, bee monitors, dream masks
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Mira wants to give iPhone owners their first taste of augmented reality
Mira, a new startup based in L.A., has unveiled an iPhone-based augmented reality headset. It's $99, and it wants to make us social again.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Put your drone and your toothbrush on autopilot
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Mobvoi's latest Ticwatch smartwatches pack flagship features for a low price
Mobvoi's Ticwatch Express and Ticwatch Sport are some of the most affordable new Android Wear 2.0 watches on the market.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Liquid plastic welders and cheap 3D printers
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Token’s smart ring is so helpful, it would make Tolkien jealous
Token is a smart ring that has a number of features, like making contactless payments, unlocking a car, storing account passwords, and more.
