Tech 22 hours ago Is the Apple Watch a bust? Depends who you ask Apple Watch sales started with a bang but appear to be in a freefall, according to sales data compiled by a market researcher. Not everyone agrees with the data, however.
Tech 22 hours ago Is the Apple Watch a success? There have been doubts about whether the Watch, launched in April, has been a successful product so far for Apple. The tech giant seemed intent on allaying any fears by providing plenty of upbeat commentary about strong Watch sales -- without specifics -- during the company’s third-quarter earnings conference call Tuesday.
Tech 22 hours ago Apple Watch sales steady and growing, tech researcher IDC says Demand for the Apple Watch is steady and growing, according to tech market researcher IDC. The analyst firm’s input follows recent data from Slice Intelligence that showed a sharp dip in June sales for the Watch.
Tech 22 hours ago Company uses 'edible barcodes' in fight against counterfeit drug trade Who knew that the answer to fighting the trillion-dollar global counterfeit drug problem rested in a particle the size of a speck of dust? At least that’s what entrepreneur Dr. Hank Wuh is counting on with TruTag Technologies, one of the companies that falls under the larger umbrella of Skai Ventures, the tech-focused venture capital accelerator that he founded. The central idea behind the tech company are “TruTags” - invisible, edible barcodes that can be planted right onto medicine to verify that the pills and tablets you might consume are the real deal.
Tech 22 hours ago Police take to social media to warn about 'faux gun' cell phone case Why has a cell phone case been causing a stir on social media, lately? According to some law enforcement officials, a case that looks like a gun is a dangerous product. On Tuesday, New Jersey State Police posted images of the “faux gun cell phone case” to their Instagram and Facebook accounts.
Tech 22 hours ago The Google Glass epic fail: What happened? Here we are in the summer of 2015 and hardly a peep about a device that the media and public obsessed about for two years. So, what happened to Google Glass and where's it going?
Tech 22 hours ago Apple Watch competition: Android Wear still kicking You might be forgiven for thinking that the Apple Watch is the only smartwatch worth buying. But watches running Android Wear are alive, kicking, and getting better.
Tech 22 hours ago Tech Q&A: Mute Facebook notifications, save money on printer ink and more Want to know how to mute annoying Facebook notifications, see every Google search you’ve made, and save money on printer ink? Then read this column.
Tech 22 hours ago Apple Watch 2 could have a video camera, report says The next version of the Apple Watch may have a video camera, according to tech website 9to5Mac.
Tech 22 hours ago Apple Watch available at Apple Stores – at last Almost two months after the Apple Watch was released, consumers can finally walk into an Apple Store and buy one.
Tech 22 hours ago Apple’s WWDC event: iOS 9, music streaming on deck At Apple’s annual developer’s conference, which kicks off Monday, the tech giant is expected to roll out the next version of iOS, new technology for the home, and a streaming music service.
Tech 22 hours ago Google touts better maps, photos, watches Google is making improvements to maps, watches, photos, and Android, among a host of updates announced this week at its annual Google I/O conference.
Tech 22 hours ago Oculus VR’s new tech is the best thing to happen to virtual reality since… Oculus VR Virtual Reality pioneer Oculus VR this week announced its acquisition of Surreal Vision, a company that specializes in recreating actual physical spaces in real time for insertion into a virtual reality environment. In other words, virtual reality just got real.
Tech 22 hours ago 5 must-have Apple Watch apps Quick and glanceable. These are the two magic ingredients for a superior Apple Watch app.
Tech 22 hours ago BodyWorn, the police-worn camera that aims to reduce crime Should local police wear and use a body camera at all times? That’s the debate many police departments are having after riots broke out in Baltimore in April. Last year, unrest in Ferguson led to continuing racial tensions. Yet, for one company, a camera pointed toward a criminal is also a protective measure for the public at large.
Tech 22 hours ago Reddit group connects lonely Apple Watch users through heartbeats The Apple Watch can do many things – everything from reading a user’s vitals to taking phone calls — but did you know that it can even help those lonely hearts around the world make an intimate, wrist-to-wrist connection? By pressing two fingers on the watch’s screen, a built-in heart rate sensor can record and send a user’s heartbeat. While it’s a great, quick way to share how you feel, there’s just one problem – what about those who have nowhere to send their digital beating hearts? One reddit user has found a way to connect all of those looking for a wearable tech soul mate.
Tech 22 hours ago Why Apple Watch has issues with tattoos Tattoo ink is one of several issues that Apple has acknowledged with the Apple Watch.
Tech 22 hours ago Apple Watch faces taptic engine and tattoo snafus, reports say Apple is dealing with a couple of potentially non-trivial issues this week with the just-released Apple Watch.
Tech 22 hours ago Whopping 3,500 Apple Watch apps available, Mac sales jump, Apple says Apple had a lot to boast about on Monday when it reported second quarter earnings, including a burgeoning app store for the Apple Watch and strong Mac sales.
Tech 22 hours ago Only 22 percent of Apple Watches delivered to US customers this weekend, report says Only 22 percent of the 1.7 million Apple Watches ordered by U.S. customers were delivered this weekend, according to digital commerce specialist Slice Intelligence.
Tech 22 hours ago Tech Q&A: Avoiding traffic jams, Craigslist, accidental texts and more Kim Komando answers your questions about avoiding traffic jams, using Craigslist the right way, accidentally sending texts to the wrong person, and more.
Tech 22 hours ago Smartwatches: The death of the smartphone? As the Apple Watch joins the march toward wearable computing, does it augur the ultimate end of the very device — the smartphone — that the company popularized?
Tech 22 hours ago Surprise! Apple Watch is being sold in stores – just not Apple stores While Apple stores won’t be carrying the Apple Watch on Friday, a handful of select boutique stores are. That includes Maxfield of Los Angeles where about 50 people were lined up Thursday night to buy the watch. And the line continued to grow during the night. Maxfield will open Friday at 9 A.M.
Tech 22 hours ago So, what about making phone calls on the Apple Watch? One of the most-touted features of the Apple Watch is phone calls. But how does it work exactly? The feature has often been couched as the realization of the two-way wrist radio worn by Dick Tracy, a comic strip character who made his debut way back in 1931. Apple CEO Tim Cook made reference to the fictional detective’s radio, designed like a wristwatch, in his March 9 keynote introducing the Apple Watch to the world.
Tech 22 hours ago Hi-tech Swiss Army knives: It's a bulb and a speaker It was an old “Saturday Night Live” joke: “It's a floor wax and a dessert topping!” Now, technology is turning the gag into reality. It's not sufficient, for example, to just be a light bulb or just camera any more. It also has to be remotely controlled from thousands of miles away and play music, watch the kids, and keep track of your appointments. It may even help you learn French. The question is do we really want everything to turn into a digital Swiss Army knife of multiple functions and features?
Tech 22 hours ago Unusual, trendy and just plain weird wearables Most wearables perform only a few functions. They count your steps, show you the time, or track your heart rate. These unusual devices do much more. For instance, one attaches to your body or your bike and shows you a real-time weather forecast. Another tells you when you are stressed out and should breathe a bit slower. While the Apple Watch gets all of the attention, these gadgets fit into a niche that might just solve a real problem or provide a distinct benefit.
Tech 22 hours ago Tech Q&A: Smartwatch features, language translations, secure Wi-Fi and more Kim Komando answers your questions on comparing smartwatch features, smartphone language translators, secure Wi-Fi networks for businesses, and more.
Tech 22 hours ago Oops, Apple Watch won’t be in stores later this month If you’re looking forward to waltzing into an Apple Store later this month and snapping up a watch, it’s probably not going to happen.
Tech 22 hours ago Apple Watch: Another Jony Ive design triumph? Apple’s Jony Ive has a long list of design triumphs. Time will tell if the eagerly-anticipated Apple Watch will become yet another success.
Tech 22 hours ago Samsung smartens up its phones Samsung's latest Galaxy S6 (starting at $200) and Galaxy S6 Edge (starting $300), available today, represent the state of the art and unquestionably offer several improvements over previous Samsung models. They also offer a collection of features that technically surpass models such as Apple's iPhone 6. But do you really need more in a smartphone and is it enough to make anyone switch?
Tech 22 hours ago Apple Watch sales kick off The eagerly-anticipated Apple Watch hit the market Friday, with the Apple Store taking pre-orders for the smartwatch. Apple’s new MacBook is also available for purchase.