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The mobile VR headset arena will soon be heating up as the Gear VR will have to compete with the cheaper Google Daydream. (Source: Wired)

Samsung Gear VR represents over 70% of all VR headsets shipped in 2016

Being the first VR headset out the gate, along with wide availability and low cost, allowed Samsung's headset to ahead of the other headset vendors before their competing devices hit the shelves.

Isaac Brown, 08 Feb 2017 02:43

Jawbone has been fairly quiet since the release of the UP3 in September 2015. (Source: Jawbone)

Jawbone seeks exit from retail market to pursue medical businesses

The maker of the UP3 and other fitness wearables has been silent for a long time. Reports are now flying that Jawbone may be exiting the consumer market to focus on more lucrative clinics and medical businesses.

Sam Medley, 05 Feb 2017 06:15

After February, Coin services will no longer be available. (Source: Coin)

Coin to shut down mobile payment services in February

While their wallet devices will still operate, all app and support services will shut down at the end of next month.

Sam Medley, 31 Jan 2017 22:35

Fitbit, maker of popular fitness wearables, missed revenue targets for 2016. (Source: Fitbit)

Fitbit releases Q4 financial results, misses target revenue

Despite recent acquisitions, the fitness company and missed Q4 and FY 2016 growth expectations by about 22% and 10%, respectively. This will result in the termination of 6% of their global workforce.

Sam Medley, 30 Jan 2017 22:55

HTC's launch event will be live streamed tomorrow at 11 am EST / 10 am CST / 9 am MT / 8 am PT.

HTC will live stream tomorrow's launch event on Youtube

Contrary to most other tech companies, HTC has not unveiled major new products at CES 2017. Instead, they will reveal something for U tomorrow during a launch event that will be live streamed on Youtube.

Alexander Fagot, 11 Jan 2017 21:21

Samsung Chromebook Pro closeup, one of the many Samsung products that got awards at CES 2017

CES 2017 | Samsung wins 120 awards

Next to quite a few media and industry awards, Samsung received no less than 34 CES Innovation Awards at this year's edition of the Las Vegas technology show, including a Best of Innovation award in the video display category.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 09:07

CES 2017 | AMD teases Avalon mini PC VR backpack powered by two Li-ion battery packs

The high-power Avalon mini PC integrates an RX 480 GPU and doubles as a VR backpack with its two Li-ion battery packs for $1800 USD.

Allen Ngo, 08 Jan 2017 21:42

HTC says that the successor to the HTC Vive will not be announced any time soon.

HTC says that the Vive 2 will not be announced at CES

Unfortunately, rumors saying that HTC will announce the successor to the HTC Vive Virtual Reality headset during CES 2017 this coming week, have been refuted by HTC.

Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 17:03

Wearables market up 3.1 percent while Apple Watch slips

Fitbit, Xiaomi, and Garmin collectively command 45 percent of the current market in terms of worldwide shipments.

Allen Ngo, 11 Dec 2016 04:56

Bluetooth 5 officially adopted

The wireless connectivity standard has been upgraded with faster speeds and longer range. The organization behind Bluetooth hopes this update will revolutionize the Internet of Things.

Sam Medley, 07 Dec 2016 22:33

One third of wearable devices abandoned by their owners

Consumers abandon one third of their wearables

According to a study by research firm Gartner, over 30 percent of the customers who buy smartwatches, fitness trackers, and virtual reality glasses get bored or simply do not find them useful, so they stop using them after a while.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2016 20:25

Pebble, one of the pioneers of smartwatches, will immediately halt all hardware production. (Source: Pebble)

Pebble officially closes its doors, confirms purchase by Fitbit

Pebble announced today that they will stop production of hardware and sell all remaining assets to Fitbit.

Sam Medley, 07 Dec 2016 19:15

The Android 7.0 update (coming this week) will make the Moto Z and Moto Z Force Daydream-ready. (Source: Motorola)

Moto Z will get Nougat update this week

The Lenovo made phone will get the promised update to Android 7.0 before the end of November. The upgrade to Nougat also brings along a new feature: Daydream.

Sam Medley, 23 Nov 2016 18:56

Windows Holographic, Microsoft's own VR software, should run on fairly low-end system. (Source: The Verge)

Minimum requirements for Windows Holographic unveiled

Microsoft's foray into virtual reality should be much more accessible than other available options.

Sam Medley, 22 Nov 2016 22:14

Android 7.0 Beta for Samsung Galaxy phones breaks Gear VR

Volunteers that downloaded the Android 7.0 Beta are unable to user their Samsung Gear VRs, as the headset only works on Samsung phones.

Sam Medley, 21 Nov 2016 20:09

TAG Heuer Connected luxury smartwatch, Intel does not leave the wearables market

Intel lays off most staff, but keeps the wearables business

Not long after insiders familiar with the matter unveiled that Intel is laying off a large number of its New Devices Group employees, the IT giant issued a statement that highlights the company "is in no way stepping back from the wearables business."

Codrut Nistor, 21 Nov 2016 14:40

The Matrix PowerWatch relies on the wearer's body heat to power it. (Source: Matrix Industries)

Crowdfunded smartwatch is powered by body heat

What if you didn't have to worry about your smartwatch's battery? The PowerWatch may be the answer to that problem.

Sam Medley, 14 Nov 2016 23:21

The new Snapchat Spectacles are a new way to share short video recordings with others. (Source: Snapchat)

Snapchat Spectacles sell out in a snap

Snap's new Spectacles, a wearable recording device, remains in high demand as a second inventory sold out within hours of being made available.

Sam Medley, 13 Nov 2016 22:09

The MSI VR One, one of the first VR capable backpack PCs, was first shown in September 2016. (Source: MSI)

CES 2017 | MSI recognized as CES 2017 Innovation Awards Honoree

MSI, a premier manufacturer of gaming notebooks and PC components, has been made a CES 2017 Innovation Awards honoree for the GS63VR Stealth Pro and the VR One backpack PC.

Sam Medley, 12 Nov 2016 00:20

Zotac's VR GO backpack PC offers VR gaming on the go. (Source: Zotac)

Zotac announces VR GO backpack gaming PC

Zotac is known for their compact gaming PCs that squeeze a lot of power into a tiny space. Their new VR GO backpack gaming PC brings a fresh take on the small form factor computer.

Sam Medley, 06 Nov 2016 20:21

Wearables: Enterprise device shipments reach 154 Million by 2021

ABI Research forecasts global wearable device shipments to increase from nearly 202 million in 2016 to more than 501 million by 2021. 17% of these will be attributed to enterprise end users in 2016.

Ronald Matta, 28 Sep 2016 10:35

Lenovo teaser video hints at new product announcements for IFA 2016

The manufacturer is expected to show off a host of products and refreshes next month in Berlin including unannounced MotoMods and Yoga convertibles.

Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 16 Aug 2016 07:19

Samsung trademarks "Ahead" wearable

A new patent filing describes a helmet-shaped smart wearable that might end up launching as a Google Glass alternative some day, although Samsung has already unveiled a device with this name.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Jun 2016 19:30

Wearable

Samsung Gear VR represents over 70% of all VR headsets shipped in 2016

Jawbone seeks exit from retail market to pursue medical businesses

Coin to shut down mobile payment services in February

Fitbit releases Q4 financial results, misses target revenue

HTC will live stream tomorrow's launch event on Youtube

CES 2017 | Samsung wins 120 awards

CES 2017 | AMD teases Avalon mini PC VR backpack powered by two Li-ion battery packs

HTC says that the Vive 2 will not be announced at CES

Wearables market up 3.1 percent while Apple Watch slips

Bluetooth 5 officially adopted

Consumers abandon one third of their wearables

Pebble officially closes its doors, confirms purchase by Fitbit

Moto Z will get Nougat update this week

Minimum requirements for Windows Holographic unveiled

Android 7.0 Beta for Samsung Galaxy phones breaks Gear VR

Intel lays off most staff, but keeps the wearables business

Crowdfunded smartwatch is powered by body heat

Snapchat Spectacles sell out in a snap

CES 2017 | MSI recognized as CES 2017 Innovation Awards Honoree

Zotac announces VR GO backpack gaming PC

Wearables: Enterprise device shipments reach 154 Million by 2021

Lenovo teaser video hints at new product announcements for IFA 2016

Samsung trademarks "Ahead" wearable

Asus ZenWatch 2 Quick Charge Edition Smartwatch Review

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