Advertisement
Advertisement
TOPIC

Smartwatches

Smartwatches
In early 2012, a fundraising by the maker of the Pebble smartwatch became the most successful in Kickstarter history, highlighting the potential of wearable computing devices. In September 2013, Samsung Electronics unveiled its Galaxy Gear smartwatch, while Qualcomm simultaneously revealed its Toq smartwatch.
Illustration: Brian Wang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Can Hongkongers trust smartwatches, or are they being misled?

Medical practitioners and fitness experts say wearable tech could support personalised, proactive healthcare as adoption hits 63 per cent among Hongkongers.

Smartphones

China’s Xiaomi steps up global push with flagship smartphone 17 series launch

Smartphones

Huawei targets global comeback with Mate 80 Pro smartphone, new smartwatch

Wellness

Don’t rely on Apple Watch to point out you may have high blood pressure: study

Researchers say the watch’s failure to alert nearly 60 per cent of individuals with undiagnosed hypertension creates ‘false reassurance’.

The Apple Watch fails to alert 59 per cent of people with undiagnosed high blood pressure that they possibly have hypertension, according to the company’s own data. US researchers say this could lead to missed opportunities for treatment. Photo: dpa
China technology

Meet Little Genius, the smartwatch brand ruling China’s playgrounds

With their precise location-tracking features and kid-friendly ecosystem, Little Genius devices have captured a niche market.

Huawei

Huawei launches new watches, Nova 14 smartphone as it expands overseas

The Ultimate 2 watch features a ‘mechanical seal’ that protects the speaker and microphone from water at a depth of 150 metres.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Jewellery

Wearable tech is the next frontier for luxury jewellers

From diamond rings with AI capabilities, to a Swiss watch that allows users to monitor their fitness goals, smart jewellery is now a fashion-forward must-have.

Oura Ring previously partnered with Gucci for a line of high-fashion wearable tech. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

False step? Why you can’t count on data from some smartwatches, fitness trackers

Watchdog warns customers not to rely on smartwatches to track fitness levels for medical purposes, citing deviations of up to 74 per cent.

Artificial intelligence

China’s iFlyTek eyes Europe expansion as US trade war heats up

iFlyTek plans to expand in Europe, diversifying its supply chain amid rising US-China trade tensions and aiming for new markets.

Apple

Apple’s pricey iPhones ineligible under China’s new subsidy scheme

China’s latest stimulus measure offers a 15 per cent subsidy for purchases of smartphones, tablets and smartwatches.

7
China’s new subsidy scheme puts Apple and other foreign premium smartphone vendors at a disadvantage against domestic rivals. Photo: Shutterstock
China's economic recovery

Calling all smartphone seekers: China to subsidise personal electronics

In a bid to galvanise business and shore up weak consumption, last year’s trade-in programme is being expanded, making it a good time to save on electronics.

China will subsidise purchases of personal devices such as smartphones this year. Photo: Reuters
Huawei

Huawei heats up global smartwatch market with launch of new GT 5 series

Huawei’s latest product launch reflects the US-sanctioned firm’s efforts to boost revenue, as demand for advanced smartwatches rises in 2024.

Apple

Apple to halt sales of some smartwatches in the US before Christmas

The US International Trade Commission has found that some Apple Watches violate the patent rights of medical technology company Masimo.

Xiaomi

Xiaomi launches new home-grown OS, as Huawei moves further from Android

Xiaomi has become the latest industry player to create a single system that works across smartphones, vehicles and IoT products, as Huawei works towards liberating its own integrated OS completely from Google’s Android.

14
A Huawei store in Beijing. Photo: AP Photo
Smartphones

Google packs AI features into its new smartphones, smartwatch

In addition to the new Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2, Google has also announced plans to add generative AI capabilities to its virtual assistant, allowing it to do things like help people plan a trip.

The launch of the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones in New York on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Wearables

Review | The Apple Watch 9: powerful new chip, finger-thumb tap feature, faster Siri

The Apple Watch 9 looks like its predecessor, but a powerful new chip improves Siri capability and facilitates a new finger-thumb tap feature. The best features, however, were already present in the Apple Watch 8.

China technology

Chinese smartwatch for kids overtakes Apple thanks to remote monitoring features

A Chinese smartwatch aimed at children aged from four to 15 has overtaken Apple Watch to become the second top selling brand in China, thanks to features that allow parents to remotely monitor their kids.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Timepieces

Tech bro bling: 9 watch brands that Silicon Valley millionaires love

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos wear Omega, and Bill Gates goes for Casio, while Silicon Valley CEOs are fans of Cartier, Rolex, Richard Mille – and Apple Watches, of course

Silicon Valley watch statements, from Jeff Bezos and Omega to Larry Ellison and Richard Mille. Photos: TNS, Richard Mille, Omega, @OracleCloud/Twitter
Samsung Electronics

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 phones unveiled: here’s what’s new

Samsung revealed its Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 phones at its 2023 flagship show in Seoul, as well as the Galaxy Tab S9 and Tab S9 Ultra, and Galaxy Watch 6.

Wearables

How new Huawei Watch D beats Apple, Samsung smartwatches on heart health

Unlike the Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch, the Watch D by Huawei uses a built-in inflatable strap to measure blood pressure and a health app that can be used across different mobile devices.

Coronavirus China

Cool to be fit: China’s Gen Zs discover health’s benefits amid Covid

The country’s millennials are turning to smartwatches that track fitness, and ‘functional foods’ like protein powders as they look to a post-pandemic era free of lockdowns.

videocam
As China abandons its zero-Covid policy, many people – particularly young adults – are paying closer attention to their physical and mental well-being. Photo: AFP
Style Edit

STYLE Edit: Inside Hublot’s Big Bang e Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022

Hublot’s striking new Big Bang range gives real-time updates and information on key games and teams in the Fifa World Cup, continuing its relationship with the world’s biggest sporting event

The Hublot Big Bang e Fifa World Cup range brings real-time tech to this storied sport. Photo: Hublot
Apple

Which is the best Apple Watch model? The Series 7, SE and Series 3, compared

Between the Apple Watch Series 7, SE and Series 3, which smartwatch ranks the best based on function, design and price point?

Apple

Seven Mother’s Day gifts and accessories for tech-savvy mums

A Kindle Paperwhite or a new Apple Watch could be the perfect Mother’s Day gift for your tech-savvy parent, or maybe she’d like a robot vacuum cleaner or ambient lighting system.

Gadgets

Review | Apple Watch 7’s larger screen, faster charging enhances experience

The Apple Watch 7 series’ bigger screen, faster charging, more durable body, new case colours and innovative wellness apps could make it a bestseller.

The new Apple Watch Series 7 has 20 per cent more screen area and is 40 per cent thinner. Photo: Apple
Apple

Apple Watch Series 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic with Wear OS

Google partners with Samsung to offer Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch with Wear OS for the first time. However, it cannot work with Google Assistant, whereas the Apple has Siri.

Google and Samsung have combined to take on Apple with the Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch (right). Photo: Ben Sin
IPO

Smartphone glass supplier Biel Crystal revives Hong Kong IPO plan

The timing appears to be more fortuitous, as Hong Kong’s first-half bank deposits ballooned by 11.5 per cent to HK$7.87 trillion (US$1.01 trillion), on the heels of two consecutive quarters of economic growth.

Timepieces

How Tag Heuer’s CEO Frédéric Arnault aims to take a bite out of Apple

Frédéric Arnault says the luxury watchmaker can successfully compete in the hi-tech world of smartwatches without compromising the legacy and heritage of the brand.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement