wearables
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Rapid Review: Huawei Watch GT
Smartwatches still feel a bit like a solution in search of problem to me. Many are packed with dozens of features that we can easily live without or will never use. But there are some handy use-cases such as for encouraging us to be more active and for letting us know when something unusual is…
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Bankwest’s Payment Ring Is The First ‘Wearable’ I’d Consider Owning
Last week, we were given a sneak peak at Halo: a new contactless payment system from Bankwest that puts your banking details into a ring. Boasting batteryless, app-free operation and waterproofing up to 50 metres, it’s the first “IoT wearable” concept that I’m actually exited about. It’s also one of the cheapest wearables on the…
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Fitbit Ionic Review: A Smartwatch That’s Actually Worth Owning
After incredibly unattractive Blaze, Fitbit has been interested in the smartwatch sector of the wearable market for a while. This is the culmination of that interest. It’s profoundly ugly — like every Fitbit that’s come before, but it could be technologically cool enough that you might not care.
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‘Smart’ Thongs Are A Thing Now (And They’re Dumber Than They Sound)
Shoe brand Hari Mari has released a new line of thongs in partnership with baseball glove maker Nokona. These aren’t just any thongs, though. They have a special chip inside of them that makes them smart. Allegedly.