Category: Wearables

A Week with the G Watch – Rather Useful

A Week with the G Watch – Rather Useful

The LG G watch was one of the first few Android wear watch models. There are a number of newer models coming soon but major differences are more on the aesthetic front, with the internal specs across the various watch models to be the same. LG would also be releasing another Android Wear watch soon, …

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Apple Watch – Apple's Next Chapter

Apple Watch – Apple's Next Chapter

It’s no surprise that people pay attention when Apple launches a new product. Just like how the iPhone and iPad revolutionise the phone and tablet market respectively, Apple’s first foray to the wearable market have drawn significant attention. The iWatch introduces a “digital crown” which acts as a control for the watch. Users can use …

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Asus releases new ZenWatch

Asus releases new ZenWatch

Asus revealed the ZenWatch at IFA 2014, and while it sports the more standard rectangular display, it features a curved 2.5D design (it’s 1.63″, 320×320, 278ppi display sits behind a curved piece of glass for a Gorilla Glass 3). The focus here is on looks – with the curved glass, a stainless back cover, and …

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Sony IFA Releases – Xperia Z3, Z3 Tablet, E3, SmartWatch 3, SmartBand Talk and more

Sony IFA Releases – Xperia Z3, Z3 Tablet, E3, SmartWatch 3, SmartBand Talk and more

Exciting day for Sony as they announced a plethora of new products. The Xperia Z3, the latest addition to Sony’s flagship Z series features a super-slim 7.3mm frame that is thinner, narrower and lighter than before, and also the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, the world’s slimmest and lightest waterproof compact 8″ tablet for ultimate portability. It …

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LG G Watch R – Unveiled!

LG G Watch R – Unveiled!

LG has officially announced the G Watch R. It is more of an alternative to the LG G Watch, as specifications are largely similar except for a few premium features. Notable takeaways: 1.3″ P-OLED [Plastic Organic LED] ROUND display, stainless steel body in matte black, a heart-rate monitor, leather strap, and availability in Quarter 4 for …

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Hands on Introduction to the LG G Watch

Hands on Introduction to the LG G Watch

LG G Watch has been in the market for only a couple of months, I haven’t tried the watch (I’m slow…) and yet there are already rumours for the LG G Watch 2 or dubbed as the LG G Watch R! Rumours are set that the successor to the LG G Watch would be released …

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A Cheap Activity Tracker – Vidonn X5 Smart Bracelet

A Cheap Activity Tracker – Vidonn X5 Smart Bracelet

Activity tracker bracelets piqued my interest recently. I always thought their typical pricing of $100-$150 was a little too high considering some don’t even have a display and rely completely on smartphone to view your stats. Fitbit Flex and Jawbone Up 24 are pretty much the market leaders but they are just too expensive for …

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