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Michael Kors and Google team up for Access smartwatch

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Smartwatches are a curious breed that have struggled with a bit of an identity crisis. To date, it hasn’t been clear if they’re for techies, fitness buffs or average folk. The numerous models on the market span across a growing number of categories, making it hard for smartwatches to distinguish themselves in the market. One area that’s been tested, however, is that of luxury smartwatches. While this sector hasn’t been quite as successful as hoped, companies are continuing to give it a go to see if there’s untapped potential. Michael Kors is the latest brand to get in on the action, utilizing Android Wear to create the Access smartwatch. This wearable is geared towards the fashion market and features two styles, a metallic gold option and a sportier metal option that comes in charcoal. Both watches have interchangeable leather and silicone bands, though metal and other materials should also work as long as they’re of the right size. The Access features built-in fitnes...
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Acer Predator 21 X : Notebook with Curved Display, Kaby Lake and GeForce GTX 1080 SLI

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  As part of the IFA event this week in Berlin, Acer is announcing its Predator 21 X, the industry’s first desktop replacement notebook with a curved display. The laptop is aimed at gamers without budget constraints and packs high-end gaming hardware, such as Intel’s 7th Generation Kaby Lake processors, two NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1080 graphics cards in SLI and even a mechanical keyboard. The system can hardly be called a mobile computer because it is very large and heavy, but it still comes in clamshell form-factor and can be transported relatively easily. One of the key features is the display. The Acer Predator 21 X will be the company’s new flagship gaming notebook, which will feature a plethora of technologies that we have not seen in laptops so far. The machine will be based on Intel’s upcoming 7th generation Core processors codenamed Kaby Lake. Acer does not reveal exact CPU models or their specifications, but given the positioning of the notebook, expect the company to...
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Samsung Gear S3, ASUS ZenWatch 3 Announced: Here Are The Details

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Samsung and ASUS have today simultaneously made announcements that directly affect the future of their smartwatch ranges. As we edge ever closer to Apple’s September 7 event, where we expect to see a second-generation Apple Watch, these two companies have taken the initiative to introduce their own new smartwatch hardware. Taking to the stage at IFA in Berlin today, Samsung has introduced the Gear S3 Classic and Frontier – successors to the Gear S2 , while ASUS brought its latest ZenWatch 3 to the fans’ attention. The wearable market has really begun to bustle, with technology advancements being made quite quickly, so with two new kids on the block, let’s see what the fuss is all about. Before we move on, allow us to advise you to not hold your breath in anticipation of some major change or evolution for the ZenWatch 3, which seems to take us back to the ZenWatch 2 when you get down to the details of it. The same goes for Gear S3 as well, which while has added some new fea...
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Fitbit Charge 2 and Flex 2 announced: all-new designs, software features and more

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Fitbit has been focusing on form over functionality lately, with the recent launch of the Blaze and Alta earlier this year. Now Fitbit is back with two new activity trackers that aim to bring more features and style to the company’s growing lineup. The Charge 2, which is the successor to the extremely popular Charge HR , is Fitbit’s new flagship activity tracker that sports some new software features and interchangeable bands. The Flex 2, which is the successor to 2013’s Flex, brings a swim-proof design and a focus on fashion. Let’s start with the Fitbit Charge 2. Basically, if you loved the Charge HR but need something a little more beefy, the Charge 2 will do the trick. It still comes with all the great fitness features you’ve grown to love – automatic activity tracking, sleep tracking, move reminders, and more – but now there’s a much larger 1.5-inch touchscreen display that will be able to show you more information at a glance. The screen will display your move reminder...
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Samsung Gear IconX Bluetooth earbuds now available on Amazon

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We’ve been eagerly awaiting the actual release of the Samsung Gear IconX wireless Bluetooth earbuds ever since they started talking about it and last week, it finally dropped together with the new Gear VR through AT&T. But if you prefer to do your shopping over at a certain online retail giant, this unique audio accessory is also now available through Amazon. It’s not the cheapest of earbuds though, but if you have extra to spare, critics are saying this should be worth the couple of hundred bucks that you need to pay to get them into your ears. The Gear IconX has a lot of selling points if you’re looking for audio accessories that are more than just things you stick in your ears to hear music. For one thing, it has an internal storage of 4GB so you can store around 1,000 audio files and you don’t even need to bring your phone when you’re working out or doing a fitness activity. It is also water-resistant so you don’t have to worry about a little rain or a lot of sweat sho...
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Sony XAV-AX100 in-car audio system has plenty of smartphone connectivity

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Music is definitely something that inspires us, and it can lift us up whenever we are feeling down or defeated. Of course, some music are more soothing than other genres, and if you happen to do a whole lot of driving every single day, it would be best if your vehicle could be equipped with a decent sound system so that you can soothe away the rough edges of potential road rage situations with a hint of Bach or Mozart, or even Taylor Swift. Sony intends to bring smartphone connectivity to the driver’s seat with the new Sony XAV-AX100 in-car audio system . The Sony XAV-AX100 receiver is touted to offer just about everything that you need and more for those long car journeys, where among them include the latest smartphone connectivity alongside what Sony claims to be the best user interface, in addition to the ability to play a range of media files as well as ensuring that one can enjoy the most up-to-date information while on-the-move. Taking advantage of Sony’s unique techno...
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Garmin’s new fēnix Chronos watches keep the time for your next adventure

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Check out these new fēnix Chronos watches from Garmin. Designed for outdoor adventures, keeping track of your epic workouts and everyday wear, these watches have a premium metal housing and a scratch-resistant sapphire lens that protects a 1.2-inch high-resolution, sunlight-readable Garmin Chroma Display. The fēnix Chronos also feature a built-in omnidirectional EXO antenna with GPS and GLONASS satellite reception and smart notifications that show incoming calls, text messages and other alerts on the watch face.  The fēnix Chronos watches are available in a steel case version with a leather or stainless steel band or a titanium case version of the watch with a titanium band. The watches look great, but prices are a bit of a shocker. The steel version with a leather band is priced at $899.99 – $1499.99 for the titanium version. Wowza! If the prices didn’t scare you away, head over to Garmin for more info or Amazon to order one with a discounted price. Source : http://th...
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