Garmin, the maker of fitness trackers, smartwatches and GPS-based wearable devices, is currently dealing with a massive worldwide service interruption after getting hit by a targeted ransomware attack, an employee of the company told The Hacker News on condition of anonymity.The company's website and the Twitter account say, "We are currently experiencing an outage that affects … [Read more...] about Smartwatch Maker Garmin Shuts Down Services After Ransomware Attack
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Glide App Video Messaging for Apple Watch
The Glide messaging app has been updated to support video messaging on the Apple Watch. While the new smartwatch doesn't have a camera to record video messages you will be able to watch clips sent from your friends. [appstore id=588199307] Send and receive free video messages to chat with friends and family. Stay in touch, capture moments and … [Read more...] about Glide App Video Messaging for Apple Watch
Jonathan Ive The Man Behind the Apple Watch
The Financial Times has posted a profile on Apple SVP Jonathan Ive and his design of the Apple Watch. Jonathan Ive notes that his design team is not “distracted by or overly concerned with the ramifications of what we do, because we’re so consumed by design and trying to solve problems. I think being fanatical and myopic are fundamental to our approach.” … [Read more...] about Jonathan Ive The Man Behind the Apple Watch
Leaked Details on Apple Watch; Battery Life, New Features
A collection of latest Apple Watch details have leaked before Apple's 'Spring Forward' special event on March 9th. Apple has managed to enhance the battery lifetime of its smartwatch to handle about five hours of fairly heavy app usage. The phone should not run out of battery during a typical day of use; but, it'll need to be charged because it will not make it through a … [Read more...] about Leaked Details on Apple Watch; Battery Life, New Features
Apple Watch Retail Sales Guidance Leaked
Apple's retail sales guidance that employees will use to sell the Apple Watch to customers has been leaked. The site obtained documents that reveal Apple will focus on 'three key features' of the smartwatch and plans to encourage buyers to upgrade or switch to new iPhones. Apple apparently believes that "many customers have already decided they want an Apple Watch" and plans … [Read more...] about Apple Watch Retail Sales Guidance Leaked
Striiv Fusion Smartwatch & Fitness Tracker for $55
Track Fitness & Sleep Goals, Set Personal Alerts + Free Shipping Expires December 31, 2014 23:59 PST Buy now and get 45% off … [Read more...] about Striiv Fusion Smartwatch & Fitness Tracker for $55
Hands-On First Impressions of the New Apple Watch
Following today's media event that saw the introduction of two new iPhones and Apple's long-rumored wearable device, members of the press were invited to go hands-on with all of Apple's new products. Several sites have posted hands-on first impressions of the Apple Watch, which we've gathered up below to give an overall picture of the look, feel, and function of the device. … [Read more...] about Hands-On First Impressions of the New Apple Watch
Apple Has Invited Fashion Reporters to Its Press Event
Apple has invited an unprecedented number of fashion editors and bloggers to its press event on September 9th, signalling that that as expected, the company will unveil a wearable device. The company is likely looking to form closer ties to the fashion world which may be a critical factor for the success of its iWatch. A smartwatch would represent Chief Executive … [Read more...] about Apple Has Invited Fashion Reporters to Its Press Event
Pebble Smartwatch App is Updated With Pebble Appstore, Watchfaces
The new Pebble Smartwatch app is now available in the App Store and it features over one thousand apps and watchfaces for the device. The Pebble smart watch connects to your iPhone and other iOS devices using Bluetooth, alerting you to incoming calls, emails, messages and alerts. Customize your Pebble with hundreds of watchapps found within the Pebble smart … [Read more...] about Pebble Smartwatch App is Updated With Pebble Appstore, Watchfaces
Apple working to slim its iWatch via intermittent Bluetooth LE connection?
An Apple patent filing filed today suggests that Apple may be working on a way to make its long-rumored iWatch slimmer than existing offerings by reducing the size of the battery required. One of the barriers to widespread adoption of smartwatches is that existing models are not exactly sleek. Technology lovers might be willing to put function ahead of form and put up with … [Read more...] about Apple working to slim its iWatch via intermittent Bluetooth LE connection?