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04/20/2024 09:30:15 am

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Text Walking

Distracted Walking is Dangerous, but are You Part of the Problem?

Driving while distracted is dangerous, but how about "text walking"? A new paper published by Science Daily News about distracted walking based on a study by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) reveals that more than three quarters or 78 percent of U.S. adults believe that distracted walking is a real and serious issue. On the other hand, 74 percent of Americans say other people are the ones who usually walk while distracted by their devices. Only 29 percent admit the same about themselves

FCC test results

Alleged LG Smartwatch Details Leaked, Includes 3G Connectivity

Details weren't clear as to whether it's the beginning of a new line of smart devices or it's still a member of the G Watch series.

G-Shock

Latest Casio G-Shock is All About Music

The wearer can use the G-Shock to identify music playing in the environment.

Nymi

Bionym Raises $14M Series A for Heartbeat Authentication Wristband

The technology by Bionym puts a state-of-the-art electrocardiogram sensor inside a smart bracelet dubbed the Nymi.

vivmosmart

Garmin's Vivosmart is Both a Fitness Bracelet, Smartwatch

The bracelet is a device that packs the power and functionality of a full sized smartwatch.

Fierce 2

Alcatel's Evolve 2, Fierce 2 Now Available with T-Mobile

Evolve 2 was designed as a cheap entry-level device while the Fierce 2 was built as a mid-level phone.

Intel

Intel Joins Forces with Fossil for Fashionable Wearables

Intel said it will pair Fossil's design abilities with its technologies.

The Moto 360

Motorola Launches Moto 360 Smartwatch

Telecommunications giant Motorola has launched the Moto 360, the company's first entry into the smart watch wearables category, on Friday. It would be available at Motorola.com, Google Play and Best Buy for a retail price of $249.99, starting from noon EST.

WD My Passport Wireless

Western Digital Develops Wireless 2 TB Hard Drive to Counter "Fappenings"

The device has no cloud-based access to its content.

MICA

Intel Unveils Fashionable Smart Bracelet

Intel has created a new class of smart wearable device distinct from the fitness and sports category of smart bands.

The Asus ZenWatch

Asus Unveils the Premium-Styled ZenWatch

Asus seems to have put more effort into the design of the ZenWatch compared to other smart watches.

The MOTA Smart Ring

MOTA Smart Ring Shows Alerts from Paired Devices

The MOTA Smart Ring, which is set to be revealed in the Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin electronics show held through Sept. 5 to Sept. 10 in Germany, lets the user receive notifications through Bluetooth with an iOS or Android smart device that display incoming calls, text messages, email and calendar events right on the owner's finger.

The Mozbii stylus

Mozbii - Color-Picking Stylus Designed for Kids

Jeremy Shu, a worker in the Information Technology and Internet industry, and his team based in Taiwan, are currently developing the Mozbii, a unique stylus that allows its user to scan colors in the real world, analyze it and copy the color to be used on a smartphone or tablet. The device is currently on the fund-raising site Kickstarter until Sept. 27 and, as of the moment, has already collected $39,192, surpassing its goal of $30,000 to finance the project.

OneDrive

Microsoft Updates OneDrive; Aims it at Business Firms and Prosumers

The Android, iOS and Windows Phone versions of the app are all being updated.

Samsung Gear S

Samsung Reveals Tizen-based Gear S smartwatch

Samsung said the Gear S will be able to last at least two days with "typical use," even though it has a cellular radio and Wi-Fi onboard.

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