Smartwatches

Stephen Colbert Is Really Excited About the Apple Watch

Not even Stephen Colbert is immune to the charms of Apple’s new wearable. But his reasons might have less to do with “intimate communication directly from your wrist” and more about personal validation: “It’s finally cool to wear a calculator watch!” After a jab at Apple’s glitchy livestream, Colbert smashes his old-timey analog watch to…

Tech News Alissa Walker Sep 10

Can Apple’s Watch Overcome the History of Broken Smartwatch Promises?

Yesterday, Apple announced that it will release its own smartwatch in “early 2015.” But the smartwatch has a trail of broken promises in its wake. Around this time last year Samsung announced that they were going to bring us the sci-fi future we had always dreamt about. Can Apple finally make our smartwatch dreams a…

Tech News Matt Novak Sep 10

This N64 GoldenEye Watch Face Is the Best Reason To Buy the Moto 360

Apple Watch, Schmapple Watch. If you grew up playing GoldenEye 007 on the Nintendo 64, the decision to strap a Moto 360 to your wrist was just made for you by a developer who’s created this amazing Android Wear watch face that looks like just the GoldenEye pause screen. As modeled by the folks at…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Sep 10

Apple Debuted a Brand-New Custom Typeface With Its Watch

Something I was watching closely as the Apple Watch was revealed today: Which typeface would grace this shiny, tiny new device? Well, it’s not Helvetica, the troublesome font that Apple recently adopted for its iOS and OS applications. It’s a brand-new typeface that was designed for excellent readability—by Apple. There are not too many specific…

Tech News Alissa Walker Sep 9

Apple Watch’s Walking Directions Buzz Your Wrist When It’s Time to Turn

Apple Maps have always had turn-by-turn walking directions, provided you had your iPhone in your hand. Now Apple’s new Watch will not only provide high-quality maps right there ON YOUR ARM, it will also give you an haptic nudge when you need to turn right. Using the Watch (do we call it “The Watch?”), you’ll…

Tech News Alissa Walker Sep 9

iWatch Rumor Roundup: Everything We Think We Know (Updated)

If it feels like the promise of an Apple smartwatch has been looming forever, that’s because it has. And its shadow helped birth the army of other smartwatches that we have today. But now, finally, the near mythical iWatch is rumored to arrive very soon. We’ll be covering today’s announcement live right here, but in…

Tech News Eric Limer Sep 9

Moto 360 Battery Life Test: So Far, Not As Bad As You Heard

Battery life is generally the slowest thing to test on a gadget, and it’s almost always the toughest to get right. There’s just no way to rush it, and there are just so many variables regarding how people use a particular gadget that it’s always one of those “your mileage may vary” type of situations.…

Reviews Brent Rose Sep 8

What an Intel and Fossil Team Up Could Mean for Smartwatches

Smartwatches are infinitely fascinating. For one, their growth is incredible. This time last year, we had Samsung’s overpriced Gear, Pebble, and a Sony timepiece or two. Now we have Android Wear and a dozen options to choose from, and possibly the biggest game changer will be revealed in 48 hours. On Friday, Intel and Fossil…

Tech News Darren Orf Sep 7

Report: iWatch Might Face Battery Life Issues

We’re already well aware that no matter how great a gadget might seem, none of that means anything if it dies almost as quickly as it turns on. And according to a new report from The Information, the long-awaited iWatch’s battery power is going to be “disappointing.” The Information says that “People who have talked…

Tech News Ashley Feinberg Sep 5

Moto 360 Hands-On: The One We’ve Been Waiting For (Probably)

When Motorola first teased the Moto 360 back in June, it made us swoon. It was so damn pretty, even stalwart smartwatch refuseniks couldn’t help but want one. That was just a demo mode, though. Today, I’ve finally set one up and spent some real time with it. Good news: We’re still just as excited…

Tech News Brent Rose Sep 5

NYT Confirms Two iPhones, New iWatch Details

The New York Timesjust published a very authoritative and fairly exciting report on what Apple will be announcing next week. You guessed it: two new iPhones with larger screen sizes and a wearable computer (a.k.a. an iWatch.) But there are plenty of details we hadn’t heard yet. It was already a big day for Apple…

Tech News Adam Clark Estes Sep 4

LG G Watch R Hands On: Smartwatches Come Full Circle

Love is a fickle thing. When the Moto 360 was revealed alongside the launch of the Android Wear OS, its circular face made it stand out from Samsung and LG’s first wearable attempts. But in the initial rush of excitement around the Moto 360, the fact that a lower section of its screen was permanently…

Tech News Gerald Lynch, GizmodoUK Sep 4

Android Wear 2.0 May Launch as Soon as Next Month

Almost seven months after the platform’s launch in March, Android Wear may already be preparing for its first update, according to Android Police. And it could have some goodies you’ve been waiting for. Citing an anonymous source, the site believes Google could be pushing out Android Wear 2.0 (official name pending) on or around October…

Tech News Darren Orf Sep 4

Garmin’s Vivosmart Is a Fitness Tracker With Smartwatch Tendencies

When last we checked in on Garmin’s fitness trackers early this spring, we saw the Vivofit present some good ideas but ultimately fall short of being a good product. Well here comes take two: The Vivosmart, which packs in the good stuff of an activity tracker, plus the notifications of a smartwatch. It definitely sounds…

Tech News Brent Rose Sep 4

SmartWatch 3: Sony Finally Opts for Android Wear

Ahead of IFA, there were rumours that Sony was to release a third SmartWatch that would still be running on the company’s own wearable operating system. On the basis of our experience with previous efforts, that would have been a very bad idea indeed. Thankfully, the real deal SmartWatch 3 that’s just been launched at…

Tech News Gerald Lynch - Gizmodo UK Sep 3

Samsung Gear S Hands On: A Tiny Phone That’s Still Big on Your Wrist

Last week, Samsung announced the Gear S: A Tizen-powered, curved screen smartwatch with a data connection that can take calls all by itself. We just got to see it in person, and man that curved screen is cool, but the rest of it not so much. The first thing to notice is obviously the 2-inch,…

Gadgets Eric Limer Sep 3

Asus ZenWatch: Home-Grown Functionality With a Big Price Tag

Asus has announced its first smartwatch at IFA in Berlin. Shuning the fashionable round faces of Moto and the like, this watch has a whole heap of home-grown software and a hefty price, too. The watch uses a square 1.63-inch, 320 x 320 AMOLED touchscreen—in fact, it’s the same as the Samsung Gear Live—and the…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Sep 3

Report: The Asus Smartwatch Will Cost Less Than $200

We knew that Asus was working on an Android Wear smartwatch, and now we have some details. According to China’s Central News Agency, the ZenWatch will be announced on Wednesday and sell for less than $200. The report explains that Asustek CEO Jerry Shen has let slip that the device will include voice control features—though…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Sep 1

Samsung Gear S: Finally(?) a Smartwatch That Can Make Phone Calls

Yes, the rumors are true: Samsung just announced a smartwatch with a data connection. The Samsung Gear S can make phone calls. Because why the hell not? https://gizmodo.com/report-samsung-is-still-working-on-a-smartwatch-that-i-1580640910 The Tizen powered device offers a Dual core 1.0 GHz processor, a 2.0-inch 360 x 480 Super AMOLED display, 512MB RAM, 4GB onboard storage, a (measly) 300mAh…

Gadgets Eric Limer Aug 27

Watch Out Moto 360, There’s Another Gorgeous Android Wear Watch

Motorola’s 360 was the first beautiful round Android Wear, but it’s certainly not the last. LG is bringing one to the table as well, the LG G Watch R. Not to be outdone, LG’s second Android Wear outing has a few fancy special features of its own: No “flat tire” on its screen and a…

Tech News Eric Limer Aug 27

Stephen Colbert Is Really Excited About the Apple Watch

Can Apple’s Watch Overcome the History of Broken Smartwatch Promises?

This N64 GoldenEye Watch Face Is the Best Reason To Buy the Moto 360

Apple Debuted a Brand-New Custom Typeface With Its Watch

Apple Watch’s Walking Directions Buzz Your Wrist When It’s Time to Turn

iWatch Rumor Roundup: Everything We Think We Know (Updated)

Moto 360 Battery Life Test: So Far, Not As Bad As You Heard

What an Intel and Fossil Team Up Could Mean for Smartwatches

Report: iWatch Might Face Battery Life Issues

Moto 360 Hands-On: The One We’ve Been Waiting For (Probably)

NYT Confirms Two iPhones, New iWatch Details

LG G Watch R Hands On: Smartwatches Come Full Circle

Android Wear 2.0 May Launch as Soon as Next Month

Garmin’s Vivosmart Is a Fitness Tracker With Smartwatch Tendencies

SmartWatch 3: Sony Finally Opts for Android Wear

Samsung Gear S Hands On: A Tiny Phone That’s Still Big on Your Wrist

Asus ZenWatch: Home-Grown Functionality With a Big Price Tag

Report: The Asus Smartwatch Will Cost Less Than $200

Samsung Gear S: Finally(?) a Smartwatch That Can Make Phone Calls

Watch Out Moto 360, There’s Another Gorgeous Android Wear Watch

Amazon Fire TV Soundbar With Dolby Audio Finds a Prime Day–Level Price Point Outside the Sale Window

Bitdefender Total Security Now Costs Less than Your Coffee Order — Covers Up to 5 Devices With One Subscription

10 Cursed Islands to Visit Ahead of ‘Widow’s Bay’

NASA Sets the Record Straight on That ‘Missing Chunk’ of Artemis 2’s Heat Shield

Beats Solo 4 Falls Back to All-Time Low, Now Emerging as a Cheaper Alternative to AirPods Max in Apple’s Headphone Lineup

‘The Meta Brand Is Not Something People Want to Put Anywhere Near Their Face,’ Says Snapchat CEO

DNA From 1,500-Year-Old Korean Mass Grave Exposes a Brutal Ancient Ritual

Intel May Have an Answer to AMD’s Most Powerful Gaming CPUs

Anker’s EufyMake E1 Finally Brings Printers Out of the Dark Ages

This Loud-Ass Party Speaker Almost Got Me High AF

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

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Smartwatches

Stephen Colbert Is Really Excited About the Apple Watch

Can Apple’s Watch Overcome the History of Broken Smartwatch Promises?

This N64 GoldenEye Watch Face Is the Best Reason To Buy the Moto 360

Apple Debuted a Brand-New Custom Typeface With Its Watch

Apple Watch’s Walking Directions Buzz Your Wrist When It’s Time to Turn

iWatch Rumor Roundup: Everything We Think We Know (Updated)

Moto 360 Battery Life Test: So Far, Not As Bad As You Heard

What an Intel and Fossil Team Up Could Mean for Smartwatches

Report: iWatch Might Face Battery Life Issues

Moto 360 Hands-On: The One We’ve Been Waiting For (Probably)

NYT Confirms Two iPhones, New iWatch Details

LG G Watch R Hands On: Smartwatches Come Full Circle

Android Wear 2.0 May Launch as Soon as Next Month

Garmin’s Vivosmart Is a Fitness Tracker With Smartwatch Tendencies

SmartWatch 3: Sony Finally Opts for Android Wear

​Samsung Gear S Hands On: A Tiny Phone That’s Still Big on Your Wrist

Asus ZenWatch: Home-Grown Functionality With a Big Price Tag

Report: The Asus Smartwatch Will Cost Less Than $200

Samsung Gear S: Finally(?) a Smartwatch That Can Make Phone Calls

Watch Out Moto 360, There’s Another Gorgeous Android Wear Watch

Amazon Fire TV Soundbar With Dolby Audio Finds a Prime Day–Level Price Point Outside the Sale Window

Bitdefender Total Security Now Costs Less than Your Coffee Order — Covers Up to 5 Devices With One Subscription

10 Cursed Islands to Visit Ahead of ‘Widow’s Bay’

NASA Sets the Record Straight on That ‘Missing Chunk’ of Artemis 2’s Heat Shield

Beats Solo 4 Falls Back to All-Time Low, Now Emerging as a Cheaper Alternative to AirPods Max in Apple’s Headphone Lineup

‘The Meta Brand Is Not Something People Want to Put Anywhere Near Their Face,’ Says Snapchat CEO

DNA From 1,500-Year-Old Korean Mass Grave Exposes a Brutal Ancient Ritual

Intel May Have an Answer to AMD’s Most Powerful Gaming CPUs

Anker’s EufyMake E1 Finally Brings Printers Out of the Dark Ages

This Loud-Ass Party Speaker Almost Got Me High AF

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

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Samsung Gear S Hands On: A Tiny Phone That’s Still Big on Your Wrist