Category: Wearables
Is the Neyya smart ring the future of wearable tech?
If 2015 was all about fitness trackers you wear on your wrist, then 2016 is set to see new types of wearables emerging for different types of users and different functions (we don't all like to work out, you know). One of these is the new category of smart rings. One of the first we've…
How wearables are changing the way we live and work
A “smart” mouth guard could show an athlete’s risk of concussion immediately after a nasty hit. Wearables is a market covering a wide range of applications, from health and wellness, smart mouthguards, to virtual reality headsets. Offering many benefits to different technology sectors, wearable technology could increase safety in sport and…
Watchinu launches connected smart watch for kids
Israeli start-up Watchinu has launched NickWatch, a new connected smartwatch under license agreement with the popular kids’ brand Nickelodeon, now available for kids aged six to nine. Offering a wealth of entertainment based on Nickelodeon’s iconic and award-winning characters, the brand new NickWatch features a variety of games, dances, crafts, music, safe connectivity, communication and customisation.…
Nudge wristband could help prevent COVID-19 transmission
A British company has launched a wristband that trains people to stop touching their face, a common transmission route for COVID-19. The Nudge wristband uses behavioural science and artificial intelligence to psychologically ‘nudge’ the wearer. Its developers say the band helps minimise wearers’ risk of catching infectious diseases and can also help many of the…
Apple launches Fitness+, new smartwatches: what the critics say
Last night Apple unveiled a new personalised workout subscription service, Apple Fitness+, alongside new sixth-generation Apple Watch smartwatches and new iPads.... Fitness+ will initially launch in six countries including the US and UK before the end of 2020. It will cost £10 per month or £80 per year as a standalone service, which can be…
HONOR launches Band 5 fitness tracker
Huawei sub-brand HONOR today has unveiled the Band 5, its latest affordable a fitness tracker and smart band. Featuring AMOLED Full Colour touchscreen, 24-hour heart rate monitoring, multiple sports and fitness modes and eight customised watch faces, the HONOR Band 5 is available now for £29.99 at Amazon. It will be available at Argos later…
Christmas Gift Guide – Wearable tech and stylish gadgets
WORDS: IVY SCARLETT, @loveivyscarlett With just a few weeks to go, we’ve made searching for the perfect Christmas gift that little bit easier. Combining technology and fashion we’ve sourced a selection of stylish wearable tech pieces, that would make perfect gift ideas for him, her, or yourself. Choose from LikeAGlove Smart Shorts, Vufine+, Matrix PowerWatch and…
Withings expands health and fitness line up with £119 Pulse HR fitness tracker
Just two months after its official return, French digital health company Withings has announced Pulse HR, a water-resistant fitness tracker offering HR measurement, connected GPS tracking, smartphone notifications and 20 day battery life. Committed to offering premium designed connected devices, Pulse HR brings a classic fitness tracker design option to Withings‘ range, while still offering…
Fossil launches £249 smartwatch on Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform
Watch brand Fossil has announced its latest addition to its wearables line-up, the Fossil Sport Smartwatch. Based on the recently launched Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform and the newly redesigned Wear OS by Google, this watch boasts several new technology features including extended battery life, a new battery saving mode, enhanced ambient mode, integrated heart…
August launches SWB200 smart activity and fitness tracker for £54.95
August launches affordable, app enabled fitness tracker wristband with OLED display, notifications and 30-day battery life Accurately tracks daily activity including steps, distance, heart rate, blood oxygen, calories burnt and sleep UK based consumer electronics company August International has announced the launch of the SWB200 smart activity tracker. Packed full of features, this app-enabled wristband tracks a…
Half of pet owners have bought gadgets for four-legged friends
48% of Brits invest in technology for pets62% of pet owners don’t want their four-legged friends to be lonelyLondon pet owners invest most in tech for pets British pets are now being entertained and fed by the latest smart technology according to new research. The survey of 1,007 UK adults carried out by gadgets and technology…
