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Forget tracking steps, these wearables are changing lives
Robotics

Forget tracking steps, these wearables are changing lives

Wearables are not just for fitness tracking, as companies like Horus Technology are developing technologies to enhance the lives of the visually impaired.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
Fitness and activity trackers rule the wearables market, but for how long?
Wearables

Fitness and activity trackers rule the wearables market, but for how long?

The demand for wearables continues to grow, with fitness and activity trackers now in fierce competition from smartwatches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Smartwatch ecosystem grows, Apple Watch destroys competition
Wearables

Smartwatch ecosystem grows, Apple Watch destroys competition

Apple Watch dominates smartwatch market with 52% of 2015 sales; Android Wear less than 10%. Samsung's Tizen-based Gear S2 suffers weak sales.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016
Hands-on Review: A quick glance at the Apple Watch
Gaming

Hands-on Review: A quick glance at the Apple Watch

Apple has packed a lot of features into this small device, though most of them require connecting to the iPhone to deliver their functionality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2015
Hands-on Review: Huawei Watch
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Huawei Watch

There's a lot to like about the Huawei Watch. It's one of the best Android wear devices available at the moment.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Apple Watch proving popular with users, new research finds
Wearables

Apple Watch proving popular with users, new research finds

The Apple Watch receives positive reactions from owners, threatening traditional watches and health monitors. -Research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015
Smart wristwear driving wearables market, Apple Watch OS to lead
Wearables

Smart wristwear driving wearables market, Apple Watch OS to lead

A growing list of vendors, proliferation of devices, price points and steady consumer adoption will fuel growth in the worldwide market for wearables.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2015
New OS and heaps of colours for Apple Watch
Wearables

New OS and heaps of colours for Apple Watch

Apple has introduced the first major software update for the Apple Watch, with new features as well as a new range of Apple Watch cases and bands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015
Watch out Fitbit: Apple is closing in
Wearables

Watch out Fitbit: Apple is closing in

Leading wearable brand Fitbit may have a fight on its hands as Apple finds itself within striking distance in its first year in the wearable market.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2015
Samsung's soon-to-launch Gear S2 smartwatch
Wearables

Samsung's soon-to-launch Gear S2 smartwatch

Samsung's Gear S2 smartwatch set to redefine wearability with a sleek round face and a battery that outlasts rivals. Details emerge ahead of Berlin reveal.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015
100% of smartwatches have security flaws, says HP
Wearables

100% of smartwatches have security flaws, says HP

A study by HP Fortify reveals all tested smartwatches have security flaws, potentially exposing sensitive data to cyberattacks as the IoT market advances.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2015
Big players upping the ante in smartwatch market
Wearables

Big players upping the ante in smartwatch market

Apple Watch launch propels smart watches into mainstream; big players expanding product offerings. Growth predicted until 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
Will the next Apple Watch be iPhone-free?
Wearables

Will the next Apple Watch be iPhone-free?

The rumoured Apple Watch 2, likely to be introduced in 2016, will apparently have a new wireless system for greater iPhone independence.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015

Stories from Other Regions

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Samsung Gear S2 makes Kiwi debut; Stolen Girlfriends Club options coming
Wearables

Samsung Gear S2 makes Kiwi debut; Stolen Girlfriends Club options coming

Samsung is working with Kiwi fashion label Stolen Girlfriends Club to offer a range of watch faces and bands for the Gear S2 smartwatch.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015
Huawei NZ joins the new arms race with Huawei Watch
Wearables

Huawei NZ joins the new arms race with Huawei Watch

Huawei has debuted its Huawei Watch in New Zealand, with retailers Harvey Norman, Noel Leeming and JB Hi-Fi among the retailers carrying the device.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
Apple Watch is on its way - to Noel Leeming
Wearables

Apple Watch is on its way - to Noel Leeming

The much-awaited Apple Watch will finally be available to purchase in New Zealand, with Noel Leeming set to sell them.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
Wearable tech start-up launches US$200,000 crowdfunding campaign
Wearables

Wearable tech start-up launches US$200,000 crowdfunding campaign

Kiwi start-up I Measure U has launched a US$200,000 crowdfunding campaign today on Californian-based platform, Indiegogo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2015