Does your Apple Watch 2 have a swollen battery? Apple will fix it for free
As part of its ongoing mea culpa regarding device batteries, Apple is rolling out a new service policy that should come as great news to a number of Apple Watch Series 2 owners. The iEmpire will now being to repair Apple Watches that do not power on or have a swollen battery for free. A similar policy was enacted last year.
Did Apple steal its heart sensor technology for the Apple Watch?
According to a Michigan-based health company called Omni MedSci, Apple stole the technology needed to create its heart rate sensor.
Aura fitness band rewards hard work with virtual coins to buy new sneakers
The Aura Band is a new fitness wearable available to back on Kickstarter. It has a bioimpedance sensor to truly monitor your fitness gains (or loses) and an unusual reward system that gives virtual coins you can spend on cool new sneakers.
Apple Watch heart rate data used as evidence in Australian murder trial
Data collected from the Apple Watch has been used as evidence in an Australian murder trial, where it provides a chillingly timeline of the murder victim's last moments, and may end up being instrumental in the killer's conviction.
Help us, our sides have split: The best 2018 April Fools Day gags
That's right, it's April Fools Day, and that means you need to be careful out there on the internet, because nothing is as it seems. Here are the best jokes we've laughed our way through this year.
The first Wear OS Android P developer preview is finally here
The Android P developer preview for smartphones may have been out for some time now, but now it's time to look at what's new in Wear OS.
Mühle’s glowing S.A.R. Rescue Timer keeps time for search and rescue teams
Shining brightly on the Baselworld 2018 show floor, the Mühle S.A.R. Rescue Timer isn’t a smartwatch, but that doesn’t mean it’s not technically impressive. It has to be, because members of the German Maritime Search and Rescue Services have worn it for more than 15 years.
Kronaby refreshes its smartwatch for the new season, teases contactless payments
Swedish smartwatch brand has refreshed its range for the new season, introducing a new case size, new colors, and a new dual subdial version of the sporty Apex. It's also introducing wireless payments in the near future.
Skagen’s new smartwatch is made of titanium, and it’s lighter than air
Skagen, the Danish watch brand known for its beautiful minimalist designs, has a smartwatch made of titanium coming in the near future. We've worn it, and are pleased to say it's one of the lightest smartwatches we've ever put on.
Hublot’s luxury Wear OS smartwatch will give soccer fans World Cup updates
Hublot has launched the first smartwatch running Wear OS -- and it's a $5,200 watch that will give you constant updates about the upcoming soccer World Cup in Russia.
Is Apple developing its own display tech for watches?
Apple is for the first time developing and producing its own displays for its mobile devices, with an Apple Watch prototype already sporting the MicroLED technology, reports suggest.
Fitbit Ionic: Adidas edition will be available on March 19
Fitbit is back at it again with the release of its Fitbit Ionic: Adidas edition to help athletes become the best runners they can be.
Never get sunburned again with QSun, a wearable gizmo that tracks UV exposure
A new wearable device on Kickstarter called QSun promises to help you keep track of harmful UV rays, courtesy of some smart A.I.
Wearables don’t get more unusual than Acer’s Leap Beads
Acer's latest wearable is one of the more unusual entries we've seen in the market. The Leap Beads are aimed at a very niche audience.
Suunto 3 Fitness smartwatch is like having a personal trainer always with you
Your personal trainer can now live on your wrist, provided that your personal trainer takes the form of the new Suunto 3 Fitness.
Apple may be the one of the world’s largest watchmakers
Who is the world's largest watchmaker? It's not Rolex or Swatch, but Apple. The company's line of smartwatches saw some major success in 2017.
Apple Watch heart-rate sensor can detect diabetes with 85 percent accuracy
The Apple Watch could be a real game changer in the health care industry now that it's capable of detecting disease accurately.
Protect yourself with a new line of smart jewelry from invisaWear
InvisaWear is a new line of smart jewelry and accessories that allow users to instantly contact the authorities in emergencies.
IronCloud hopes to be your fitness companion for any and all activities
Just because you can't get a friend to work out with you at 5 a.m. doesn't mean you have to be all alone on your morning run. Meet IronCloud, a new GPS sports watch.
Nixon’s all-action Mission SS smartwatch slips into something less casual
Nixon has released three new versions of its Mission Android Wear smartwatch, changing the silicone strap from the first model for a classier, and dressier, metal link band.
Vuzix serves up new ways to get your hands on its cool Blade smartglasses
Vuzix introduced three programs for gaining access to its Blade-branded smart sunglasses. They fall under its Blade Edge umbrella.
Tag Heuer shrinks the size and price tag for its new Android Wear smartwatch
Tag Heuer has released the Connected Modular 41, a slightly smaller version of its Connected Modular 45 Android Wear smartwatch.
Frederique Constant could be the next classic watchmaker to launch a smartwatch
Lots of classic watchmakers have been entering the smartwatch game, and it looks like another watchmaker could be considering it -- Frederique Constant.
Smartglasses from eSight are changing blind people’s lives by enabling them to see
High-tech smartglasses from eSight are changing the lives of blind people by actually giving them the ability to see.
Swappable modules make the Blocks smartwatch a puzzle you’ll want to work out
The Blocks Core Android smartwatch is modular, so you add features including a heart rate sensor and GPS later on.
Kate Spade’s smartwatch for women shuns tired old ‘shrink it and pink it’ style
Lifestyle brand Kate Spade has launched its first Android Wear smartwatch, the Kate Spade Scallop, at CES 2018.
Fitbit could be looking to get into the blood sugar tracking game
Fitbit has just invested for the first time in a start-up, dedicating more than $6 million into a company called Sano.
‘Smart’ sunglasses from Vuzix work with Android and iOS, will debut at CES
Vuzix said it's finally unveiling its upcoming smart sunglasses for the mainstream market during CES 2018 in Las Vegas.
The Apple Watch gets serious — may soon be able to serve as an EKG
According to a new Bloomberg report, Apple is hoping to develop an advanced heart-monitoring feature for upcoming models of the Apple Watch
Adidas throws in the towel on fitness devices
Adidas is closing its digital sports unit, signaling a move away from fitness devices and a new focus on enhancing its software offerings.
Felix Gray’s new anti-glare specs make you look good while protecting your eyes
Eyewear maker Felix Gray has introduced a new pair of anti-glare computer glasses that shun the unattractive yellow-lens design you hate.
Nixon’s Star Wars watches aren’t smart, but you’ll still desperately want one
Nixon already makes a smartwatch, but for its latest releases it has left high tech behind and embraced Star Wars: The Last Jedi fandom.
You can finally do more with the Fitbit Ionic thanks to an OS update
Fitbit has announced its first major update to the Fitbit OS, promising to provide Ionic users with a "smarter, more personalized experience."