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Wednesday 10 September 2014
IDF 2014: Intel unveils new developer tools, future technologies spanning tablets, analytics, wearable devices and PCs
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich kicked off Intel's annual technical conference with a set of computing initiatives and projects showing how the company is going to enable new market segments...
Wednesday 10 September 2014
Apple unveils Apple Watch
Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch featuring new technologies and a new user interface with a design that honors the tradition of precision watchmaking. The Apple Watch introduces...
Tuesday 9 September 2014
IDF 2014: Intel to showcase innovations for IoT, wearable and robot markets
Intel Developer Forum (IDF) will start on September 9 in the US and the CPU giant is set to showcase its latest plans and technologies for the Internet of things (IoT) market.
Thursday 4 September 2014
IFA 2014: Asustek unveils new innovations at pre-IFA conference
Asustek Computer has unveiled the ZenWatch and a low-cost 11.6-inch notebook, the EeeBook X205 at a pre-IFA launch conference, both priced at EUR199 (US$262). The x205 is part of...
Tuesday 2 September 2014
Digitimes Research: Kickstarter wearables expand presence in sleep tracking industry
Several companies, and their related new wearable device concepts, have finished fund raising using the Kickstarter platform, with these devices being split into two major categories:...
Thursday 28 August 2014
Handset brands launching more Android Wear-based devices
More handset brands are rolling out Android Wear-based smartwatches and smart bracelets, adding pressure on specialized wearable device vendors such as Jawbone, Fitbit and Pebble,...
Friday 15 August 2014
Razer to launch Nabu wearable device in 4Q14
Razer will launch its first smart wearable device, the Nabu, in the fourth quarter of 2014. The device has been developed in cooperation with China-based WeChat and Tencent to incorporate...
Monday 11 August 2014
Toshiba launches wearable wristband fitness tracker
Toshiba has announced the release of a wearable fitness tracker, the WERAM1100, for online sales in Japan on Amazon and Yahoo. Orders will start to ship on August 20.
Monday 4 August 2014
Xiaomi kicks off price war in wearable device market
China-based Xiaomi has recently released a smart bracelet priced at CNY79 (US$12.79) and the price point is expected to affect other vendors' pricing for wearable devices they plan...
Wednesday 9 July 2014
Foxlink sees decreased June revenues
Connector maker Foxlink (Cheng Uei Precision Industry) saw its consolidated revenues of NT$5.32 billion (US$177 million) for June 2014 drop 8.97% on month and 12.78% on year, NT$17.47...
Wednesday 9 July 2014
Notebook component makers have no role to play in smart wearable devices
While notebook makers Quanta Computer, Compal Electronics, Wistron and Inventec have stepped into production of wearable devices, there is no role for battery pack, heat-dissipation...
Tuesday 8 July 2014
Tablet market to lose attention as competition rises in wearable industry
As tablet shipment growth for 2014 is expected to only reach less than 5%, and Apple's iPad sales also declined 16% sequentially in the first quarter, the IT industry is gradually...
Friday 4 July 2014
Using brainwaves to control technology through wearables
Wearable technology can not only be applied to sensory and gesture control, voice recognition, augmented reality, health monitoring, biometrics, and infotainment, but vendors today...
Friday 27 June 2014
Google I/O 2014: Samsung expands Gear portfolio with Android Wear
Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Samsung Gear Live, powered by Android Wear. The new Android Wear device features Samsung's Super AMOLED display. It also offers customization...
Thursday 26 June 2014
Foxconn sees profit growth in 2013; expects better performance in 2014
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has announced consolidated revenues of NT$3.95 trillion (US$131.82 billion) for 2013, a new historic high, with EPS growing to NT$8.16,...