SmartWatch stories - Page 4

Huawei CEO Eric Xu Zhijun dismisses the company's new smartwatch, saying he doesn't understand the point of the technology.

Nearly 30% of smartwatches are abandoned because people find them useless or get bored, says Gartner's 2016 Personal Technologies survey.

Apple Watch shipments drive significant growth in global smart watch market, with 2.8 million units shipped in Q3 2016.

Smartwatch shipments worldwide decline in Q3 2016, says IDC. Apple, Garmin, Samsung, Lenovo and Pebble among top vendors.

Sales of smartwatches are up as Australians choose a smartwatch over a new smartphone, with growth forecast to ramp up over the next two years.

New research from IDC suggests that there's a disconnect between the growing wearables market and Kiwi consumers who may already be over the hype.

With the million and one wearables out there, why does the Mi Band 2 make so much sense, one that I’m happy to say is my smartwatch of choice?.

New smartwatch shipments are expected to see only modest growth for the remainder of 2016, despite the Apple Watch establishing a new benchmark.

The popularity of smart watches with cellular connectivity is set to skyrocket, with 53.6 million units forecast to be shipped by 2020, according to Canalys.

With every smartphone maker and their dog launching a smartwatch, many are scratching their heads, wondering which to buy.

Do you like to get out and about and get active? Or at least pretend that you get out and about and active? Then Garmin has got the tool for you.

Wearables in the classroom are becoming the norm, as educators around the world adopt new tools and technologies to aid learning.

Michael Kors announces new Android Wear smartwatch at Baselworld 2016 with social connectivity and a glamorous design.

Kaspersky beefs up Android defences with a new mobile security solution amidst a surge in malware attacks.

Wearable tech forecast to flourish, with smartwatches leading the £21 billion market, says Gartner.

Wearables are not just for fitness tracking, as companies like Horus Technology are developing technologies to enhance the lives of the visually impaired.

The demand for wearables continues to grow, with fitness and activity trackers now in fierce competition from smartwatches.

Apple Watch dominates smartwatch market with 52% of 2015 sales; Android Wear less than 10%. Samsung's Tizen-based Gear S2 suffers weak sales.

There’s a lot to like about the Huawei Watch. It’s one of the best Android wear devices available at the moment.

Samsung is working with Kiwi fashion label Stolen Girlfriends Club to offer a range of watch faces and bands for the Gear S2 smartwatch.

Huawei has debuted its Huawei Watch in New Zealand, with retailers Harvey Norman, Noel Leeming and JB Hi-Fi among the retailers carrying the device.

Smartwatches are struggling to take off in Australia, with early adopters already admitting to abandoning them - but smart bands are another story.

Samsung's Gear S2 smartwatch set to redefine wearability with a sleek round face and a battery that outlasts rivals. Details emerge ahead of Berlin reveal.

HP's scrutiny finds security flaws in all smartwatches, raising concerns for user data and IoT integrity.