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The Future Of Fashion? Clothing To Get Smart As Tech Targets New Uses

Staff Writers June 2, 2016 No Comments

Smart clothing is set to branch out beyond the fitness market, embracing a range of new uses, according to ABI Research. ABI forecasts that the smart clothing market will top…

Wearables Market Up 67pc: IDC

Computer Daily News May 24, 2016 No Comments

The global wearables market has begun to gain traction. Total shipment volumes reached 19.7 million units in Q1 2016, an increase of 67.2pc from the 11.8 million units shipped in…

Google And Levi Combine Fashion And Tech With Connected Jacket

Staff Writers May 23, 2016 No Comments

Google and Levi Strauss have unveiled a smart jacket which allows users to wirelessly access their smartphone. The Levi’s Commuter Trucker jacket, designed with Google Advanced Technology and Projects’ (ATAP)…

Samsung Unveils New Charm Fitness Band

Staff Writers May 16, 2016 No Comments

Samsung has taken the wraps off a new wearable, its Charm fitness band, designed for use with compatible smartphones. The Charm, which sports “a sleek design and looks more like…

Garmin Introduces vívomove Analogue Watch

Staff Writers May 6, 2016 No Comments

Garmin has taken the wraps of its vívomove analogue watch, decked out with activity tracking features and one-year battery life. Featuring an analogue-style face, the vívomove’s watch face features two…