Showing posts with label Accessories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Accessories. Show all posts

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Huawei TalkBand B1 smartwatch now available in the US

Huawei TalkBand B1

The Huawei TalkBand B1 smartwatch is now available n the U.S. and can be purchased through GetHuawei.com, Newegg.com, Amazon.com and Fry's Electronics for $129.99. The wearable is a smartwatch, fitness tracker and a Bluetooth headset all in one, which means that you don't have to buy three separate devices.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Sony Smartwatch 3 now available on Google Play Store

Sony Smartwatch 3The Android Wear powered Sony Smartwatch 3 is now available for purchase through the Google Play Store for $249. Once you purchase the smart wearable it will be shipped out to you within 1 or 2 business days. The Sony SmartWatch 3 can be paired with Android smartphone to bring you notifications on calls or texts. With your phone or tablet, it can play music through the Walkman player app.

Friday, November 7, 2014

Asus ZenWatch will be released in the US on November 9 for $199

Asus ZenWatchIf you are planning on an Android Wear device, you can choose between five different smartwatches from four manufacturers. Now the Asus ZenWatch is set to join the lineup in the US on November 9th for $199.

Samsung Gear S now available in the US

Samsung Gear S

The Samsung Gear S was announced a few months ago as the first smartwatch capable of making calls by itself, thanks to its SIM card slot and 3G connectivity. Starting today you will be able to purchase the smartwatch in the US.

LG G Watch R now available for purchase in the US through Google Play Store

LG G Watch R
The is now available for purchase in the US, through the Google Play Store for $299, alongside the regular shaped LG G Watch which costs $229. Bothe smart wearables run Android Wear, but the G Watch R is definitely the better looking option between the two devices.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Motorola Moto 360 coming to AT&T on November 7

Motorola Moto 360AT&T will be offering the Motorola Moto 360 on its network starting November 7 for $249. For a limited time, those who bundle their Moto 360 purchase with a Motorola Moto X can get the Android Wear device for just $199.

LG G Watch R coming to AT&T on November 5

LG G Watch RAT&T will be offering the LG G Watch R starting November 5, through its online store and November 7, through its retail stores. The G Watch R is an Android Wear device and is priced at $299.

Friday, October 31, 2014

Microsoft Band - Video Review

Microsoft Band

Yesterday we saw Microsoft announce their first fitness tracking wearable device, the Microsoft Band. This cross platform accessory includes a 10 different sensors including a heart rate monitor, UV sensor and GPS along with Cortana integration for Windows Phone users. Check out some early hands on videos with the device

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Microsoft Band announced as the company's first fitness tracking wearable

Microsoft Band

Meet the Microsoft Band, the company's first fitness wearable which is accompanied by Microsoft Health, a new cloud-based health fitness tracking service. The device works on all major platforms including Windows, Windows Phone, OS X, iOS and Android and is available for just $199 through the Microsoft Store in the United States.

Monday, October 27, 2014

Amazon Fire TV Stick announced for $39 to compete against the Chromecast

Amazon Fire TV Stick

Meet the Amazon Fire TV Stick, a new content streaming from the online retailer, set to compete against the Google Chromecast. The Fire TV Stick from Amazon is a $39 streaming dongle and can be plugged into any TV that has an HDMI port.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Sony Smartwatch 3 now available for preorder through Verizon

Sony Smartwatch 3The Sony Smartwatch 3 is the first Android Wear device from Sony, and it is also the first Android Wear device which built in GPS and NFC functionality. While the smartwatch is still listed to be coming soon on Google Play, it is available for preorder through Verizon for $249. The device is set to ship out on October 30.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

[Android Wear app] Microsoft Torque - powered by Bing

Torque - powered by Bing for Android WearMicrosoft has released a new app for Android Wear called Torque, which allows you to access Bing with a twist of the wrist. You searches are voice powered, so you get a Cortana like experience allowing you to use your voice and find out what the weather forecast is, the score of the Miami Heat game, prices of stocks in your portfolio, or the answer to other questions.

You can download the app directly on your Android Wear device through the Google Play STore or by using the following link:

Motorola Moto 360 receives software update

Motorola Moto 360The is now receiving a software update which brings the Android Wear 4.4.2W software version. The update brings several new features and improvements including Smart Battery Savings, which automatically turns off ambient lighting when the battery life of the watch drops to 15%. This will help you keep your Moto 360 running until its time for its next recharge.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

LG G Watch receives Android Wear update with offline music and more

LG G Watch The LG G Watch is currently receiving a new software update which brings the 4.4W.2 software version and KNX01Q build number. The update brings a few new features and improvements which makes your Android Wear device a but more independent from your smartphone.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Samsung Gear S smartwatch with 3G launches in India

Samsung Gear S
The Samsung Gear S smartwatch was first announced at the company's Unpacked 2.0 event, and has become one of the most anticipated smartwatches this year. While the pricing for the US is still unknown, the Gear is has just launched in India, alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and has been priced at INR 28,900 ($470).

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Microsoft announces keyboard for Android Wear platform

Microsoft announces keyboard for Android Wear platform

Microsoft has announced, what it is calling an "analog" keyboard for Android Wear devices. The keyboard is still considered a prototype, so its not quite ready for public use, but you can see it in action in the following video.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

HTC RE officially announced, a camera with a 16MP sensor, WiFi and Bluetooth

HTC RE officially announced

Besides the HTC Desire EYE, the company also unveiled the HTC RE during their Double Exposure event in New York. The HTC RE is a wireless "sports camera," along the same lines as products from GoPro, Sony, and any number would-be competitors.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Microsoft DC-21 is a portable charger with a 6000mAh battery

Microsoft DC-21 (1)

Meet the Microsoft DC-21 (also known as Microsoft Portable Power), a portable charger accessory which comes backing a 6000mAh battery. This is more than twice the capacity of the battery on the average smartphone.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Microsoft announces Wireless Display Adapter

Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter
After months of speculation and rumors, Microsoft has finally announced the Wireless Display Adapter. Though we first suspected Microsoft to be working on a Chromecast competitor, this $59.95 dongle connects to your HDTVs HDMI port and allows you to wirelessly project your screen from your Miracast-enabled device

Monday, September 15, 2014

How to turn your Android Wear device into an Apple Watch

How to turn your Android Wear device into an Apple Watch

The Apple Watch was recently announced with an interesting hive style user interface. Unfortunately anyone who is willing to purchase one will have to wait until sometime next year for Apple to release their smartwatch. Fortunately the world of Android doesn't quite understand the meaning of the word wait and some enterprising developers have brought an Apple style UI to Android Wear.