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The very fancy Fitbit Alta is almost here
The Fitbit Alta is here, and promises to be the slim, sleek, fashion-forward fitness wearable of our dreams. Here's all the details.
Meet Sweatbit: the wearable tech that tracks your sweat
Saskia Mabin Your sweat might soon be useful for more than just indicating an intense workout session at the gym.
Google Glass goes dark on its social media accounts
Four years after unveiling its wearable glass headset, Alphabet's Google shut down several social media accounts linked to the Glass gadget, ending its push to popularise the pricey eyeglasses with consumers.
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Why I broke up with my Fitbit
Steven Petrow It started off well when I got my first fitness tracker and joined the 'sporterati'. But then things got crazy.
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Fitbit hits back at Apple Watch with the Blaze
Stephen Pulvirent Though still fitness-focused, the Blaze is Fitbit's first watch that doesn't look like something you might use for help in scaling Everest.
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Nike reveals plans for smart shoe with in-built fitness tracking
The proposed sneaker would include a device to transmit running data from the shoe to a mobile device in order to allow a runner to "fully critique his or her performance".
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New Google Glass revealed
Tim Biggs A new iteration of Google's slighted Glass wearable — this time featuring a thick, hinged design and more powerful internals — has been revealed.
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Latest version of Microsoft's HoloLens is truly amazing
Bryan Lufkin Holograms are here people — and they're going to change your life.
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Most Apple Watch owners plan to give one as a gift, poll shows
Julia Love As the Apple Watch enters the critical holiday sales season, its biggest boosters may be people already sporting it.
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Asus Zen and the art of calendar maintenance
Peter Wells The Asus ZenWatch 2 has a lot to love about it. It's one of the best value smartwatches on the market, and one of the few that works with Android or iOS.
How the internet will transform your home by 2020
Esther Han and Patrick Begley App use is predicted to "explode" as internet connectivity is built into everything from white goods to lighting.
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Chronos disc turns any watch into a smartwatch
Stephen Pulvirent Watch fans don't have to trade in their prized pieces to get the benefits of a connected wearable.
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Apple Watch: a maddening experience
Peter Wells watchOS 2 for Apple Watch hasn't made the tech giant's smartwatch any more desirable for me.
Here's Grace! STM launches new range
Katie Cincotta Australian accessory company STM hails from Bondi Beach, and it shows. Founders Adina Jacobs and Ethan Nyholm left the fashion industry behind to create something other than 'boring black' for the tech accessory market.
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Australian Samsung Gear S2 details
Claire Connelly As if choosing a smartwatch wasn't already difficult enough, yet another player has entered the market.
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Apple 'iRing' rumour may come full circle with patent filing
Hannah Francis One of the most absurd Apple rumours could turn out to be real following news the tech giant has filed a patent for a wearable device for your finger.
Wearables may be hot but they've got a way to go
Omar L. Gallaga Tech forecasters are bullish on these products. But even those making them agree they've got a long way to go.
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Pebble unveils Time Round, the world's thinnest and lightest smartwatch
Tim Biggs Pebble have announced a circular version of its popular smartwatch, called the Pebble Time Round, which it says is the thinnest and lightest smartwatch in the world.
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Bug forces delays of Apple Watch software upgrade
Adam Satariano Apple delays first major software update for Apple Watch because of a bug it discovered in the operating system that couldn't be fixed before release.
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Time for a change: a classic style for new smartwatches
Sophie Curtis Shrinking margins on smartphones are forcing a new approach.
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Hands on with Samsung's Gear S2 smartwatch
Peter Wells Samsung's latest smartwatch is a bold move on many levels. But after spending some time with the watch, it seems most of the company's decisions have paid off.
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Samsung unveils Gear S2 smartwatch
Tim Biggs Samsung announces a new circular smartwatch, although details on price, release date and which phones it will work with remain a mystery.
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Android watches now work on iPhone
Tim Biggs iPhone users interested in a smartwatch will soon have many more options, with Google officially announcing its Android Wear system is now compatible with iOS.
Apple watches banned from VCE exams
Henrietta Cook Smart watches will be banned from this year's VCE exams as the curriculum watchdog cracks down on high-tech cheating methods.
Bio-sensing wearables hit the white-collar workforce
Olivia Solon The future of the high-performance workplace is taking shape behind closed doors and kept quiet by non-disclosure agreements.
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Meet 'Pinnacle': a pricey two-watch hybrid
Tim Biggs Torn between the classic style and sophistication of an analogue timepiece and the technological functionality of the Apple Watch?
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Braille smartwatch allows blind to read iPhone messages
Ben Grubb A group of university students in South Korea are developing a world first smartwatch that enables blind people to read messages from their smartphones.
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Pebble Time review: a smartwatch full of life
Tim Biggs The original Pebble was a revelation when it launched in 2013, and it nailed a lot of smartphone fundamentals that later competitors would overlook — including a decent battery life, always-on screen and a clear, glanceable display. Now, with Pebble Time, it's even smarter.
Your watchband is watching you: the dark side of wearable tech
Rikke Duus and Mike Cooray If wearable fitness trackers are measuring your body 24/7, what does that do to your mind?
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Apple Watch 2 coming next year: report
Tim Biggs Rumours are already circulating that Apple intends to release a more functional watch.
