Smartwatches

Mother's Day Gift: 5 Budget Gadget Options For Your Moms

Mother's Day is a special occasion to celebrate and honour the love, care and sacrifices of mothers around the world. You can show your love by gifting her a budget tech. Check 5 gadget options you can consider.

May 14, 2023, 12:52 PM IST

Wearable Gadgets May Predict Higher Risk Of Heart Failure: Study

The study identified ECG recordings containing extra heartbeats which are usually benign but, if they occur frequently, are linked to conditions such as heart failure. 

Apr 04, 2023, 20:19 PM IST

WhatsApp beta now enables voice calls on Galaxy Watch 4 & Galaxy Watch 5, reports say

Users of WearOS 3 smartwatches will soon be able to answer audio calls on WhatsApp after an upcoming upgrade. Users of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 will be able to accept WhatsApp voice calls from their smartwatch as soon as this update becomes available in the stable release.

Sep 01, 2022, 15:51 PM IST

Amazon Summer Sale 2022: Check out offers and deals in smartwatches

The smartwatches on the platform start at as low as Rs. 1,299.

May 07, 2022, 18:40 PM IST

PLAY unveils PLAYFIT DIAL and PLAYFIT XL smartwatches at Rs 2,999

The PLAYFIT software, which is available for Android and iOS, also allows users to track their fitness progress with a full health report and performance assessment.

Feb 15, 2022, 18:19 PM IST

Google I/O 2021 on May 18: New Wear OS expected to be unveiled at Annual Conference

In terms of specifications, Wear OS has got an update with an updated Gboard app and it supports multiple languages. In order to compete with Apple’s watchOS, Google’s upcoming Wear OS features will be more enhanced and the description of the I/O website says, “Come explore the latest beta for Android 12, Jetpack Compose updates, a brand new Wear version, and so much more!”

May 18, 2021, 15:36 PM IST

New method enables smartwatches to record your every move

Scientists have invented a new algorithm that empowers smartwatches to detect and record your every move, without being told beforehand what to look for.

Sep 04, 2017, 11:55 AM IST

Learn Morse code in four hours; Google Glass can make it much easier

Google Glass can make learning Morse code much easier as researchers have developed a system that teaches the code within four hours using a series of vibrations felt near the ear.

Oct 29, 2016, 17:49 PM IST

Britain bans Apple Watch during Cabinet meetings: You won't believe why!

Earlier, as Prime Minister of Britain, David Cameron had banned mobile phones during Cabinet meetings since 2010, when he entered 10 Downing Street.

Oct 11, 2016, 21:43 PM IST

New smartwatch app could improve patient safety

A new smartwatch app being developed at Binghamton University may prevent serious injury for nursing home residents due to poor communication systems, researchers say.

Aug 02, 2016, 15:05 PM IST

Beware! Your smartwatch can reveal your ATM PIN

Cyber criminals can easily exploit wearable devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers to steal sensitive information like your ATM PIN or passwords for electronic door locks, warns a new study.

Jul 07, 2016, 20:15 PM IST

Indian-origin professor brings 'smart hands' closer to reality

 In a boost to the idea of human hand becoming an ideal display screen for the next generation of smartwatches and other devices, an Indian-origin scientist-led team has created tactile sensations on the palm using ultrasound sent through the hand.

Apr 12, 2016, 13:00 PM IST

Smartwatches to soon follow finger commands in mid-air

 As wearable devices grow and screens shrink, a team of Indian-origin researchers has developed a new sonar technology that allows you to interact with smartwatches by writing or gesturing on any nearby surface -- a tabletop, a sheet of paper or even in mid-air.

Mar 16, 2016, 15:13 PM IST

Samsung Electronics to expand mobile payments to new countries, smartwatches

South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Wednesday it will launch its mobile payments service in three additional countries, as well as introducing the system on its Gear S2 smartwatches.

Jan 06, 2016, 12:30 PM IST

Could 2016 see the first cyber attacks on wearables?

 The only way to protect a computer from ransomware is to make sure it is fully up to date in terms of virus protection and software patches

Nov 13, 2015, 09:01 AM IST

New technology detects objects touched by user

The technique called 'EM-Sense' takes advantage of the body's natural electrical conductivity to detect whether a person is touching an electrical or electromechanical device.

Nov 11, 2015, 15:26 PM IST

Average Apple Watch sells for $529, at top end of estimates: Report

Apple Inc’s new Watch sells for an average of $529, including accessories, at the high end of Wall Street estimates, according to findings by research firm Wristly.

Sep 30, 2015, 19:25 PM IST

Smartwatches open new hacking risk: Study

The surging market for smartwatches opens up new ground for hackers, according to researchers who found vulnerabilities in all the devices they tested.

Jul 23, 2015, 21:59 PM IST

Wearables market to grow 173%: IDC

The wearables market will maintain its momentum and see a strong growth of over 173 percent during this fiscal, an International Data Corporation (IDC) report on Monday said.

Jun 22, 2015, 19:46 PM IST