Last year, Timex became one of many traditional watchmakers to jump into wearable technology, releasing the Ironman One GPS+ in partnership with Qualcomm. That watch ended up being a tough sell — it was a standalone device that uploaded data to an app over a 4G connection, meaning it wasn’t a smartphone companion and couldn’t […]
What at first blush looks like the ultimate tool for the 22nd century hypnotist is actually a new pocket watch from Kisai—yes, that’s right, you actually can tell time with this thing, despite all appearances. The Kisai Vortex Pocket Watch combines a classic stainless steel casing with an LED-backlit LCD touchscreen that requires a set […]
After years (and years) worth of rumors, Apple finally announced their first smartwatch today. It’s called the Apple Watch, and it sure is feature-rich, we’ll give it that. There are a lot of features to run down with the Apple Watch, far more than any other wearable device we’ve seen thus far. We’re not convinced […]
What do you really need from a Smartwatch other than real-time notifications? The new Martian notifier provides just that. It’s a classic looking timepiece with one exception: there’s a small OLED screen discreetly built into the face. This screen can display every notification that your iPhone or Android does, and with virtually no setup. You’ll […]
What’s this? A new bluetooth G-Shock? It’s not, but it might as well be with its nearly indestructible build and iconic design. The Casio Sports Gear STB1000 is actually a bluetooth connected sports watch that syncs to your iPhone. Once paired, the Casio will proudly display your fitness app data and phone notifications, it can […]
Smartwatches made for Android phones that don’t actually run Android are nothing new – look no further than the Galaxy Gear line, which runs on the Tizen OS. But, when you actually call your device the Android Smartwatch, that’s when things get a little confusing. OKO ‘s second smartwatch, the Android Smartwatch, should be hitting […]
Swatch is no stranger to flashy or seasonal watches, so their Sweet Valentine watch fits in nicely. It’s a candy-striped heartfelt ticket to a solid Valentine’s Day this year. The watch is done up with red and white stripes, in a similarly decorated box that looks like one of those candied mints you grab three […]
There have been many imitators, but LEGO is finally getting into the watch business for adults. Until now, their LEGO watches have been targeted at kids, but now the adults are getting some LEGO time and these aren’t just one-off pieces. There will be a collection of about 24 watches available, and they tell a […]
Bem Wireless Speaker Watch, which we are very pleased to hear is indeed actually wireless, as a watch with wires could get rather messy, is precisely what it sounds like, a watch with a speaker on it. Why? No idea. We can see 10 obnoxious uses of it for every potentially useful one, most of […]
The aptly named VERB watch does a little bit more than the average watch – just barely. Inside the band of this bright, silicone wristpiece is a USB flash drive. The watch is made of smooth silicone, not unlike what you’d see on a lot of smartphone cases out there. The time-telling is done on […]
G-Shock watches have been a classic timepiece for years now. They’re renowned for their durability and capability, especially in extreme sports. This year G-Shock had two big announcements, the first, a metal version of the iconic design, the next was the one that caught our attention: bluetooth. There’s now a version of G-Shock’s 6900 that […]
There’s another smartwatch of sorts on the horizon, and it’s from a somewhat unlikely source – Qualcomm. That said, the Qualcomm Toq looks like it has a lot going for it over its competitors. First, we should note that Qualcomm and Samsung (with the GALAXY Gear) aren’t creating a whole new market here – these […]
Do we really need another fitness tracker on the market? You be the judge.
Want to make a statement with your watch? Then slap on the Zub Zoo 40 from Nooka, and step back and enjoy the throngs of people who will come and stare at your wrist. That’s exactly what happened this week when we took the Zub Zoo 40 out for its big debut. Both friends and […]
For all the talk of fancy new metals, it’s still hard to beat the natural looks of wood. Tokyoflash Japan has brought that idea over to watches.
Attention: this is your weekly Star Wars merchandise update. R2-D2’s dome on a watch face. That’s pretty much the extent of it. You’ve got a couple of watch hands with tips that look like R2-D2’s blinking lights. It’s a collector’s edition, too. I have no idea what makes it a collectible. I’m guessing it’s because […]
‘Hello, Childhood? It’s me, Scott. We think we found it…the Dick Tracy watch!’ That’s right, as of this moment the I’m Watch Smart Watch allows you to make phone calls, receive emails and text messages, check the weather, and take advantage of other smartphone features right from your watch! I’m Watch leverages your smartphone, whether […]
The Guess Tiësto NYTLYF watch is out, and it’s not a bad looking watch. It’s not a particularly good looking watch, either. It’s just a watch, and that’s pretty much all you can say about it.
Sony’s Android-equipped SmartWatch is trying to make itself a little more useful with the release of two new open source extensions for the bite-sized smart device.
Watchie is a GPS-based device developed in part by Swiss company u-blox aimed at helping families care for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients in a humane, empowering way.
Don’t worry – these watches only look like they came out of a Taco Bell kids’ meal from afar. Get up close, and you might like what you see. After all, it’s what’s inside that counts.
