Runtastic enters the wearable market with the Runtastic Orbit

Runtastic creates many great fitness tracking apps, and now they’re filling out their product lineup by jumping into the hardware game. The newly announced Runtastic Orbit is a 24-hour fitness band that tracks tons of metrics, including the standard step count, exercise and sleep activities, and calories burned. It also boasts a few unique features, […] via Android News, Rumours, and Update...

OnePlus ‘OneWatch’ leaks in unpublished product page on OnePlus’ website

OnePlus’ ‘One’ phone hit a few (okay, more than a few) bumps in the road since its initial launch. Production was an issue initially, then there were some OS/software issues, and now the company is looking to possibly drop its native CyanogenMod altogether. But that doesn’t mean the company will stop forging ahead. A new leak shows the “OneWatch” on an unpublished page of OnePlus’ website. Of course, you should take this with a grain of salt,...

LG G Watch in Singapore for S$268

Priced at S$268, the 63g smartwatch runs on Google’s Android Wear operating system. Wearable devices are all the rage these days, a sizzling market that LG intends to get into aggressively with a well-priced G Watch. Costing S$268, the 63g smartwatch runs on Google’s Android Wear operating system. This lets it seamlessly connect with any smartphone running Android 4.3 or higher via Bluetooth. Like other smartwatches, the...

Xiaomi jumps on wearable bandwagon with S$16 Mi Band

Besides the Mi 4 flagship smartphone, Xiaomi also unveiled the Mi Band. It is a fitness tracking wristband that can stay powered on for 30 days.via HWZ Cont...

HTC’s Android Wear smartwatch “faithful reproduction” hits the web

HTC has announced that it will have an Android Wear smartwatch on the market later this year, but the company has not released any details regarding the look of the device. Many of us have been hoping that HTC would follow in Motorola’s footsteps and release and Android Wear smartwatch with a circular display, but a new post form @evleaks suggests that HTC’s Android Wear device will have a square display. More at  HTC Sourc...

Omate Truesmart Review

The marketplace for smartwatches is a young one, filled with potential and ready to explode any year now. We have only a handful of competitors right now, ranging from what some people call the original smartwatch, Pebble, all the way to the ultra-premium Moto 360. But somewhere in the middle of that we have the... Read more » The post Omate Truesmart Review appeared first on AndroidGuys. via AndroidGuys...

The 5 Best Smartwatches

Smartwatches are quickly developing into one of the top new trends of smart gadgets to hit the tech world. Designed to work with the current smartphones, smartwatches allow you to see any incoming call, text, or email received on your phone right on the watch, and that’s just one of their many possible functions. Although the smartwatch market is still quite young, Wise Bread is here to give you the 411 on which ones you should consider...

Both LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live are now available at BestBuy

LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live are the only 2 available Android Wear smartwatches at the moment. Some of you are eagerly awaiting Moto 360, are content with your current smartwatch in form of a Pebble or something similar and others don’t want a smartwatch at all. There are though those of you who…... Read more » The post Both LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live are now available at BestBuy appeared first on AndroidGuys.via AndroidG...

Tory Burch brings the bling to Fitbit so you can wear your fitness tracker to upscale parties

Fitbit and Tory Burch recently launched a new collection to hopefully bring the words 'fashionable' in line with 'fitness tracker', and targets people who does not wear a silicone wristband solely because they think it's ugly.via HWZ Cont...

Ritot: A smartwatch that projects notifications onto your hand is a crowdfunding hit

The ordinary concept of what a smartwatch is has been challenged by four guys in San Jose, who have been working a new device as part of a crowdfunding project that uniquely projects media onto the back of your hand. The Ritot appears to be very straightforward to use, with you being able to view the time by simply shaking your hand and a variety of notifications – including missed calls and new messages – by connecting the watch up to your smartphone....

Goondu review: Phonejoy Gamepad for Android/iOS

This definitely ranks among the better-crafted controllers you can find on the market today.via Techgoo...

HTG Reviews the Echo: A Solid Smart Watch for Runners, Cyclists, and Sports Enthusiasts

If you’re in the market for a sport-oriented smartwatch to help you mind your heartbeat, laps, distance traveled, and more, the Magellan Echo is a solid budget-friendly entry into the smartwatch/fitness market. Read on as we explore the numerous features, long battery life, and a few limitations to be aware of.Click Here to Continue Reading via How-To G...

LG’s new KizON wristband is a wearable for kids that lets parents track their location

LG is going all out to make its presence felt in the wearables space — after its Android Wear-based G Watch went on sale across the world yesterday, it has unveiled today a new wearable device for kids, the KizON wristband. KizON is designed primarily for parents to track the location of their pre-school and primary school children. By using GPS and Wi-Fi, the wristband is able to provide real-time location information on a smartphone or tablet,...

Wearables are the next big thing. Here are my thoughts on that

With smartphones and tablets reaching saturation points in many countries, it is time to hop on to the next big thing. Most companies are betting big on so-called wearables which can be divided into two main groups currently: smartwatches and bands. Bands or fitness bands are not necessarily a new thing. Companies like Nike, Polar […]The post Wearables are the next big thing. Here are my thoughts on that appeared first on gHacks Technology News.via...