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Tech NewsGadgetsThese Are the Wearables That Stood Out at CES 2021
Usually, when people think of wearables, their mind conjures an image of a smartwatch. Fair! But at CES, wearables are a much, much broader category. They include everything from “hearables” and smart rings, to futuristic proof of concept devices that may never actually see the light of day. While CES 2021 was an all-digital experience, … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgetsThis Nifty Strap Lets You Control the Apple Watch With Gestures
Controlling an object with a hand gesture sounds more like Jedi wizardry than a real-life possibility. But after watching a CES 2021 demo of the Mudra Brand, I have to admit that perhaps this tech isn’t as far-fetched or gimmicky as I previously thought. The Mudra Band looks pretty much like any smartwatch band would, … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgetsThe Taint Bandaid Is Real Now
Last year, nestled among the booths at CES Unveiled, an untouched veggie platter, and hordes of tired tech journalists, I stumbled upon the taint bandaid. At the time, the taint bandaid was more concept than actual product—as are many gadgets shown off at CES. Morari Medical, the company behind the taint bandaid, had a fairly … Continued
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Tech NewsAre Wearables Accurate at Detecting Calorie Burn?
It’s easy to attribute omnipotence to one’s devices. I’d hate to know what my iPhone knows about me. That said, there are still aspects of existence that Silicon Valley has yet to quantify (though not, I’m sure, for lack of trying). Calorie-burn might be one of these. While countless apps/devices profess to track it with … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgetsFossil Dependably Brings a Bunch of Smartwatches to CES, But Not the One I Want
In the before times, you could always count on Fossil to bring a massive amount of smartwatches to any trade show. Were most of them gussied up versions of Fossil watches for other brands under their umbrella? Yes, absolutely. But after a year of ups and downs, it’s nice that even a pandemic can’t seem … Continued
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ReviewsAccessories & WearablesThis Smartwatch Is the Definition of Overpriced
Smartwatches have only gotten more affordable in recent years, and budget options under $200 can be surprisingly full-featured, especially if you don’t mind sacrificing sophisticated health features. So when a $350 smartwatch like the Zepp Z debuts, it has to deliver on multiple levels to make it worth the extra splurge. Unfortunately, it just misses … Continued
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Tech NewsLeaked Prototype Photos Offer Rare Glimpse at Early Apple Watch
The Apple Watch has become an iconic smartwatch, but things could’ve turned out very differently. Leaked images of what appears to be an Apple Watch prototype show just how far it has come since its early days in development. Apple prototypes are extremely rare. These particular images were posted by Twitter user @AppleDemoYT and initially … Continued
