Google Pixel Watch is reportedly upcoming wearable hardware that will compete with Apple Watch beginning 2022, potentially filing as the search giant's first smartwatch.
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Amazon may be building a smartwatch for kids with Alexa built in
Technically speaking, there are some smartwatch alternatives out there other than the Apple Watch. Google has its own software for the wearables. But it's safe to say that Apple's device leads the charge in this category. Now, years into the smartwatch's dominance, some new competitors appear to be ready to join the fray.
Facebook’s first smartwatch rumored to launch in 2022 with two cameras and heart rate monitor
The Apple Watch is one of the most popular products for Apple to date. And it easily dominates the smartwatch market. But it looks like Facebook is ready to bring on its own competitor in 2022.
Facebook may launch a smartwatch in 2022
The Apple Watch is the definitive leader when it comes to smartwatches. And while Google, and many others, have tried to dethrone Apple, that hasn't happened yet. So what if Facebook gave it a shot?
Sprint’s WatchMeGo is a smartwatch for kids with GPS tracking
Sprint has waited to launch a smartwatch for kids while others, like Verizon and T-Mobile, have jumped on the bandwagon already.
Google parent company Alphabet in talks to acquire Fitbit
Apple's smartwatch lineup has become the de facto leader in the market ever since its debut, despite the best efforts from other companies out there in the space.
The time is now for a ‘style over substance’ year for Apple Watch
It is far from controversial to conclude that it took Apple almost three years to nail the engineering of Apple’s first wearable: cramming in and fine-tuning batteries, processing and cellular chips and so on and so forth. We were all there along the ride and we can all (provided you have worn a Gen 0 model before) attest to the enormous advancements made over the years.
Opinion: Was Apple Watch Series 3 worth the upgrade from Series 2?
Just a couple of weeks ago, I was contemplating on whether I should upgrade from the Apple Watch Series 2 to the Series 3 or not; but I officially moved forward with it, and now there's no looking back.
Because hindsight's 20-20, I’ll share various viewpoints in this piece about why I think the upgrade was and wasn’t worth it. Ideally, I hope my experience will help you decide whether the Apple Watch Series 3 is worth the jump for yourself.
Samsung outs new smartwatches and earbuds with Bixby integration
Today at the IFA trade show in Berlin, Samsung Electronics announced a pair of enhanced Gear smartwatches along with a second-generation version of its Gear IconX wireless earbuds.
Apple Watch jailbreak demonstrated at Def Con 25
Jailbreaks have been around on iOS devices for years, but now the Apple Watch is finally getting the spotlight.
Hacker Max Bazaliy of the Fried Apple Team demonstrated a watchOS 3 jailbreak on Apple Watch at Def Con 25.
How to call your destination when using the Maps app on Apple Watch
It’s the little shortcuts Apple Watch can provide in life that make wearing the device oh so rewarding at times. The most prominent ones have certainly saturated Apple’s marketing and most corners of the internet by now, still many smaller tricks are hardly covered simply because they can be so darn hard to find.
The following one certainly falls into that category, as I had never heard or read about it before, and I frankly came across it by pure chance. If you have to hit the roads regularly and rely on Apple Maps and your watch to get to your destination, it’s a deft shortcut that makes sure you can keep your eyes on the road at all times - even if you need to make a phone call to the place you are currently headed!
Fitbit buys Pebble’s software assets, but cancels new hardware
Fitbit, the maker of popular activity and fitness trackers, has officially acquired Pebble. The deal was finalized this morning, both companies have said.
The acquisition includes all of Pebble's software assets, but excludes any hardware. Yup, that's right—looks like the Pebble smartwatch is officially dead.
“Due to various factors, Pebble is no longer able to operate as an independent entity,” the company said. “We have made the tough decision to shut down the company and no longer manufacture Pebble devices.”