Category: Wearables
Why the smart ring may yet usurp the smartwatch – it’s all about business uses
The future of technology is all about the smartwatch. Within half a decade the smartphone, so dominant at the moment, could very well be relegated to the dustbin of history and pretty much everything you use it for will be replicated on a wrist-based device. That's the theory, anyhow, and it's clear that several of…
The leaked companion app reveals new details about the Apple Watch
Yesterday we told you that pairing the Apple Watch to an iPhone would require the use of a companion app, but we had no information on said app. Well it looks like we spoke too soon, because the Apple Watch's companion app has leaked and with it comes new information. Coming straight from the ever-helpful…
The iOS 8.2 beta suggests that the Apple Watch is nearly here
According to rumours the Apple Watch will be released some time in March, and while Apple hasn't directly confirmed those rumours the beta version of iOS 8.2 confirms that something's going on behind the scenes. The latest beta version of iOS 8.2 has a new setting in the Bluetooth menu, allowing users to quickly connect…
CES 2015: Epson unveils a new line of RunSense fitness trackers
When we think of Epson, our mind immediately goes to printers and projectors, but, at CES, the company unveiled a new wearables line, Runsense, aimed at runners and fitness enthusiasts. While none of them are very pretty to look at, it does sound like Epson’s thought of absolutely everything when it comes to fitness tracking.…
CES 2015: iON unveils SnapCam wearable for 24/7 live streaming
We're all used to seeing wearables built for tracking activity, but a new trend that's set to take over 2015 is wearables built for live streaming and always-on cameras. This new SnapCam from iON, which was unveiled at CES 2015 this week, is a great offering, complete with an 8 MP sensor, HD video capabilities…
CES 2015: Withings launches the Activite Pop watch – one of the best looking trackers yet
When Withings first announced its great-looking Activite smartwatch we were impressed. The brand has packed best in class activity tracking and smartwatch functionality into one incredibly stylish package that blows the competition out of the water. But the one thing that puts us off is the hefty £320 price tag. So we were really excited…
CES 2015: Sony unveils stainless steel Smartwatch 3 that looks like the Apple Watch
Sony has given its Smartwatch 3 an injection of style at CES 2015 by introducing a new stainless steel strap. The brains of the device will be exactly the same, which is a smartwatch with a 1.6 inch display with a resolution of 320 x 320 px running on Google's Android Wear operating system -…
CES 2015: Lenovo launches lightweight, E-ink wearable Vibe Band
Lenovo has been busy launching plenty of laptops, displays, tablets and smartphones at CES 2015 already this year, but it's also announced a brand new wearable: the Vibe Band VB10. Although it may look similar to other curved wearables currently on the market, the slim gadget has an E-ink display, a number of different styles…
CES 2015: Wearables aren’t ready for the big time yet, apparently
The geek with a Google Glass in your office might disagree (and yes, some of the Shiny Shiny team too), but according to one company boss at CES 2015 wearable tech still isn't quite ready for the mass market yet. At Qualcomm's press conference yesterday, president Derek Aberle admitted that it might still be a…
CES 2015: Misfit and Swarovski team up to create activity tracking jewellery
We do love a wearable and fashion team-up here at ShinyShiny, and this one could be our favourite of the lot. Today, at CES 2015, Misfit and Swarovski unveiled the Swarovski Shine Collection. The Shine Collection offers a health tracking spin on Swarovski's existing bracelet and pendant designs, and, in addition to running over six…
