Gadgets

Google Pixel Watch debuted during the I/O 2022 consumer keynote on Wednesday as the company’s first smartwatch — quite a long time after being a part of rumour mill. The new offering comes in a circular domed design, unlike the Apple Watch that features a rectangular display, that carries rounded edges. The Pixel Watch also

Google I/O 2022 is kicking off today, and just like the past years, you can watch its livestream. The Google I/O 2022 keynote featuring Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and his core team, is expected to bring the key announcements, such as the launch of new hardware including an affordable Pixel phone as well

Ambrane Wise Eon is a youth-oriented smartwatch that was launched in India on Tuesday. It is the first entry into the Wise series of smartwatches by Ambrane. It is claimed to offer a power-packed performance at an affordable cost. The Wise Eon smartwatch features a dialler, microphone, and speaker for Bluetooth calling along with voice

India should stop its “regulatory assault” on Chinese companies, state-backed Chinese newspaper Global Times said, after smartphone maker Xiaomi alleged threats of “physical violence” in Indian investigations. Reuters reported on Saturday that Xiaomi had told a court that its top executives faced threats and coercion during questioning by the Enforcement Directorate investigating illegal remittances. The

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has alleged its top executives faced threats of “physical violence” and coercion during questioning by India’s financial crime fighting agency, according to a court filing seen by Reuters. Officials from the Enforcement Directorate warned the company’s former India managing director, Manu Kumar Jain, current Chief Financial Officer Sameer BS Rao, and

Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 is underway in India, and ends on Sunday, May 8. There are several deals, offers, and discounts on smartwatches as well as fitness bands. Customers can avail up to 70 percent off on smartwatches as well as take the benefit of no-cost EMI options, and apply bank discounts in order

Garmin Vivomove Sport smartwatch was launched in India on Thursday. It is a hybrid smartwatch that features ticking hands like an analog watch, and an OLED display. Garmin says that the wearable offers comprehensive health monitoring functions, which includes heart rate tracking, stress and blood oxygen monitoring, sleep quality as well as hydration tracking. It

Amazfit is reportedly bringing out a successor to the T-Rex Pro and a new premium rugged smartwatch — Amazfit Vienna. Amazfit T-Rex Pro 2 is said to come with a 1.39-inch AMOLED display. The Amazfit Vienna, on the other hand, will reportedly sport a 1.28-inch AMOLED display and feature 20 ATM waterproofing. Users will be

Meta’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, on Wednesday teased a new smart glasses project with EssilorLuxottica, posting a photo of the eyewear company’s chairman sporting a prototype of a neural interface wristband — designed for directing other devices. “Here Leonardo is using a prototype of our neural interface EMG (electromyography) wristband that will eventually let you control

Apple Watch SE (second generation) specifications and pricing details have surfaced online. The company’s purported successor to the Apple Watch SE that debuted in 2020 alongside the Apple Watch Series 6, is tipped to feature an always-on display with a similar design and screen-to-body ratio as its predecessor, while offering support for ECG monitoring. The

Amazon today kicked off its Summer Sale 2022 to bring deals, discounts, and offers on a variety of products. The latest round of Amazon sale comes with some interesting offers to look for — especially if you are waiting to pick a new wearable including a smartwatch, truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, or an accessory

Imagine you are in a virtual reality (VR) environment beside a drinking fountain and want to drink water from it. While you could lean and drink water, you were unlikely to feel anything. That is set to change. Researchers at a private institution in the US have found a way that allows people to feel

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, the next smartwatch in the South Korean tech giant’ smartwatch range, has been rumoured to come with a thermometer feature that can be used to track skin temperature, which is useful to detect early signs of infection and track ovulation cycles. However, it seems like Samsung might not be able to

Garmin Quatix 7 series of marine smartwatches have been launched in the US. Aimed at sailors and boaters, the new smartwatches come preloaded with apps for marine activities such as boating, sailing, and interacting with Garmin marine devices. There are three models under the series: Garmin Quatix 7 Standard Edition, Garmin Quatix 7 Sapphire Edition,

Crossbeats Ignite Lyt, a lightweight smartwatch for youngsters, was launched in India on Monday. The smartwatch features a 1.69-inch display with contoured edges of 2.5D curvature. Alongside, the audio brand has also announced the launch of Crossbeats Xplore, a one-of-its-kind made-in-India app that is designed to enhance the experience of owning a smartwatch. The company

Apple Watch Series 8, expected to be launched later this year, has seen a lot of buzz around its upcoming features. Previous reports hinted at Apple working to include a feature to measure body temperature in the series. The rumours were first addressed by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who suggested that Apple might not bring the

International semiconductor consortium ISMC will invest $3 billion (roughly Rs. 22,940 crore) in India’s southern Karnataka state to set up a chip-making plant, the state government said on Sunday. ISMC is a joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based Next Orbit Ventures and Israel’s Tower Semiconductor. US chip giant Intel has announced plans to acquire Tower. India’s

The telecom department has exempted certain products including mobile user equipment, mobile handsets, and smartwatch from the ambit of its mandatory testing `MTCTE regime’, removing a regulatory overlap that existed, an official release said on Saturday. The exemptions on these widely-used products will reduce the compliance burden and will enable the industry to roll out