Will we ever be able to power electronics with body heat? Matrix Industries is pushing for it to happen, starting with watches and internet-of-things (IoT) sensors. I remember being wowed by the idea of the Matrix Industries PowerWatch a year ago. It was one of the wilder ideas I’ve seen at CES: a perpetually powered …
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If you’re always late because your analogue watch is off by a few minutes, then perhaps Casio‘s new timepieces will save you from future embarrassment. The Japanese watchmaker will soon be releasing a new set of wristwatches that incorporates a module called the “Connected Engine 3-way.” That’s fancy speak for a system that uses a combination of GPS, radio waves …
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Learning a new language can be rough. Casio knows this, and has made a mini-language partner for you in form of the Lesson Pod. The Lesson Pod is a charming desktop buddy that acts as both a conversation partner and instructor, providing accurate spoken sentences that you can practice at home or on the go. The little guy stands at …
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Android Wear 2.0 has arrived. More on Android Wear 2.0 Google says ‘Android Wear is not a hobby’ Android Wear 2.0 is making your watch even smarter Google‘s revamped smartwatch operating system is now available. The update includes a redesigned user interface and adds new features that help make watches less reliant on phones, such as an on-watch app store …
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No, CES still hasn’t officially begun, but I don’t blame you for thinking so given the torrent of news we’ve seen so far. And today, or CES press day as it’s called, was even busier with a long schedule of press conferences from big name companies battling to one-up each other. It’s exciting and a bit confusing given the volume, …
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