Tag: wearables
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IDC report suggests India’s wearable market booms with 3 mn units in Q2
India is the third-largest wearables market in the world after China and the US, according to the IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker report.
September 4, 2019 -
Apple takes top spot in global wearables market
With eight million shipments in the fourth quarter, Apple has become leader in the global wearables market, a report by International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker has said. In the fourth quarter, Apple shipped eight million wearables with a 21 per cent market share and 57.5 per cent year-over-year growth, the report …
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March 2, 2018 -
Samsung India in partnership with UNESCO showcases VR flim on Taj Mahal
Samsung India on Thursday showcased a Virtual Reality (VR) film on the Taj Mahal at the UP Investors Summit in Lucknow. The film has been made by Samsung in partnership with UNESCO MGIEP (Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development). Under the partnership, Samsung will develop VR content on two magnificent Indian …
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February 23, 2018 -
Your body could soon power wearable devices with ‘triboelectric charging’
Researchers have developed a metallic tab which, when connected to a human body, is capable of generating electricity from bending a finger and other simple movements. According to a research project led by the University at Buffalo, New York, and Institute of Semiconductors (IoP) at the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), the tab – a …
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February 13, 2018 -
Apple ships record 18 million Apple Watches in 2017: Canalys
Driven by Apple Watch Series 3 shipments, the Cupertino-headquartered giant shipped a record 18 million Watch devices in 2017 – an increase of 54 percent when compared to the previous year. “The Series 3 was the key growth driver, as total shipments of the latest version of Apple’s Watch were just under nine million, making …
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February 7, 2018 -
HTC VIVE Pro Virtual Reality (VR) headset with built-in headphones unveiled at CES 2018
HTC VIVE, the Virtual Reality (VR) arm of Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC, on Tuesday announced new hardware upgrades that will deliver premium VR experiences to consumers and enterprises with the introduction of VR headset “VIVE Pro”. “VIVE is investing in the platforms and services that will enable highest quality display, audio and wireless VR for …
January 9, 2018 -
Garmin Vivosport smart activity tracker with heart rate monitor launched for Rs. 15,990
The Garmin Vivosport smart activity tracker comes with built-in Elevate wrist-based heart rate sensor.
December 21, 2017 -
Apple Watch to help smartwatch shipments hit 71.5 million by 2021: IDC
Smartwatches, led by Apple Watch, are expected to ship 71.5 million units by 2021, up from 31.6 million in 2017, global market research firm IDC said on Thursday. The Cupertino-based giant in September launched Apple Watch Series 3 with a built-in cellular to let users stay connected, make calls, receive texts and more, even if …
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December 21, 2017 -
Acer brings Windows Mixed Reality headset to Indian market
Global PC maker Acer on Saturday launched a Windows Mixed Reality (MR) headset for the first time in India. The headset, whose price is yet to be announced, comes with a 13-foot cable, allowing a wide range movement, and connects to a PC via HDMI 2.0, while a USB 3.0 connector downloads data. “By introducing …
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December 11, 2017 -
Scientists developed fabric-based bacteria-powered battery to power ‘smart’ clothes
Scientists have developed an entirely textile-based, bacteria-powered battery that could pave the way for smart clothes and could be integrated into flexible wearable electronics. Researchers from Binghamton University in the US created an entirely textile-based bio-battery that can produce maximum power similar to that produced by their previous paper-based microbial fuel cells. The biobatteries exhibit …
December 8, 2017 -
Apple Watch gets new “Apple Heart Study” app to detect, notify irregular heartbeat
Apple has launched an app called “Apple Heart Study” to collect data from Apple Watch users in order to detect and notify them when they experience irregular heart rhythms, like atrial fibrillation – a leading cause of strokes. The app will be using Apple Watch’s heart rate sensor. Apple said it is collaborating with Stanford …
December 2, 2017 -
Google Glass returns as tool to help kids with autism
Those who declared Google Glass a failure perhaps spoke too soon as it is now resurfacing as a tool to help children with autism improve their social skills. A Cambridge, Massachusetts-headquartered company has developed a system for autism that runs on Google Glass, including the newly released Glass Enterprise Edition. Brain Power, the developer of …
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November 20, 2017 -
Huawei Band 2, Band 2 Pro and Huawei Fit launched in India: Price, availability and more
Huawei has launched three fitness wearables – Huawei Band 2, Band 2 Pro fitness bands and Huawei Fit watch in India. The Huawei Band 2 and Band 2 Pro come with 24×7 heart rate monitoring. These were first announced by the company in July. Huawei Band 2 Pro also features VO2 Max which measures the …
November 8, 2017 -
Soon, explore Antarctic life in 360 degree VR from your home
Imagine putting on your virtual reality goggles and diving underneath the Antarctic ice to explore the rich, colourful and unique life on the seafloor. A new research expedition will make it possible. Scientists will for the first time document an entire Antarctic expedition in 360 degree virtual reality (VR) so that the general public can …
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November 4, 2017 -
AIIMS, IIT Delhi developed wearable nasal device to fight air pollution
The AIIMS in collaboration with the researchers of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi have developed a wearable nasal device which restricts the entry of air pollutants into lungs. Named ‘Airlens’, the two cm device has the capacity to trap pollutants and bring them to safe levels depending on the air quality outside. The …
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October 26, 2017 -
First 3D printed flexible, affordable wearable ‘battery’ developed by scientists
In a first, scientists have found a simple and affordable method to 3D print a flexible and wearable ‘battery’. The technique developed by researchers from Brunel University in the UK opens the way for novel designs for super-efficient, wearable power banks for phones, electric cars, medical implants like pacemakers and more. The printer squirts stacks …
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October 25, 2017 -
Smartwatch that lets you feel virtual objects while watching videos or playing games
Scientists have developed a smartwatch that works in multiple dimensions and allows users to see and feel virtual objects while watching videos or playing games. “Understanding and improving how humans interact with computers are essential parts of technology development,” said Xing-Dong Yang, assistant professor at Dartmouth College in the US. The smartwatch called RetroShape will …
October 23, 2017