Audience, the company specialized in voice processing is entering a whole new domain with its Motion Q technology. As the name indicates, Audience will now provide motion-related hardware like the MQ100 processor to monitor and process signals generated by sensors such as accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope and pressure sensors to name the well-known ones. (more…)
Audience Enters Motion Market With MQ100 Processor original content from Ubergizmo. 
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After launched a new Galaxy Gear 2 and Galaxy Neo, Samsung has kept one more wearable device for its Unpack 5 event in Barcelona. Gear Fit is a band that features a 1.84” curved AMOLED display. Created with design in mind, Samsung made it possible for users to swap watch bracelets, so they’re technically not limited to one color option. This is a huge step forward since the rigidity of the bracelet was one of the main peeve with the original Galaxy Gear.
Samsung Gear Fit: An S5 Companion To Keep You In Shape original content from Ubergizmo. 
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A few weeks back there were a lot of rumors about what HTC was to unveil at Mobile World Congress 2014, but not all of them have turned out to be true. Apart from launching a mid-range Android smartphone, HTC doesn’t have much to show at this industry event. Its 2014 flagship will be unveiled at a separate event on March 25th. A rumor had also claimed that the HTC smartwatch would be shown to carriers behind closed doors at MWC 2014, and while there’s no definitive word on that as yet, the company has formally confirmed its interest in making wearable devices and said that the smartwatch will be ready around the holiday season.
HTC Smartwatch To Be Ready By This Holiday Season original content from Ubergizmo. 
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[MWC 2014] Back at CES 2014, Sony announced a wearable device called the SmartBand SWR10. The device itself is rather inconspicuous in terms of its design and is relatively thin in nature, making it a perfect device for those who would rather not sport something ostentatious on their wrists. That being said, not much was known about the device back then, but Sony promised more would be revealed at MWC 2014, and sure enough they have. (more…)
Sony SmartBand SWR10 Will Be Available In March original content from Ubergizmo. 
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![Googles Smartwatch Could Be Made By LG [Rumor]](https://i0.wp.com/cdnrss.ubergizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/google_time_full1-650x509.jpg?resize=640%2C501 "Googles Smartwatch Could Be Made By LG [Rumor]")
So we have heard the rumors that Google could be building a smartwatch of their own, although it seems like Google will be taking the Nexus route by outsourcing the manufacturing to another company, and if the rumors are to be believed, LG has been pegged as the manufacturer of Google’s smartwatch. According to the reports, Google and LG have teamed up to produce the company’s first smartwatch. The smartwatch’s operating system is expected to debut in March, while the actual device itself will make an appearance in June during the Google I/O conference.
Interestingly enough despite many assuming Google might turn to Android for the smartwatch operating system, the rumor suggests that the smartwatch might run a platform that will be based heavily upon Google Now, which coincidentally enough is also part of Google’s other piece of wearable technology, Google Glass. Assuming all of this is true, it will be interesting to see what Google’s smartwatch efforts will result in. So far in 2014 we have already seen a handful of smartwatches make their debut, like the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 and Galaxy Gear Neo, Huawei’s TalkBand, the Sony SmartWatch 2, and the Pebble Steel, so we have to wonder how Google’s own offering will stand up to the competition, or if Google’s branding is strong enough where they will manage to attract new customers anyway.
Google’s Smartwatch Could Be Made By LG [Rumor] original content from Ubergizmo. 
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[MWC 2014] Remember last week when a photo was revealed on the internet that suggested that it was Huawei’s upcoming wearable device? Huawei’s take is definitely very different compared to the likes of Samsung who has decided to keep to its somewhat serious image with the Galaxy Gear 2 and Galaxy Gear Neo, choosing to go with bright colors instead, perhaps to appeal to a younger and more fashion-conscious group of consumers. During Huawei’s press conference at MWC, the wearable device was announced and we guess the TalkBand is now official. (more…)
Huawei’s TalkBand Is The Company’s Foray Into Wearable Tech original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Samsung launched the Galaxy Gear smart watch back in September at IFA and today, the manufacturer is coming to MWC with its new Galaxy Gear 2 and a lighter version, the Galaxy Gear 2 Neo. Both the Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo are now running Samsung’s OS Tizen, instead of Android, and they are both one millimeter thinner than the original Gear. The 2.0 Megapixel camera is now located in the watch body instead of the strap, and Samsung added an IrLED sensor so users can control their TVs and set top boxes via the Samsung WatchON Remote application.
The new dual core processor is a little faster at 1 Ghz than the previous one (800 mhz). We hope that the power consumption has been optimized since the battery is a little smaller (300 mAh vs. 315 mAh) probably to fit in the slimmer body. The display and the memory capabilities remain the same: a 1.63” super AMOLED featuring a 320×320 resolution, 512 MB RAM and 4GB internal storage.
Check out the gallery with the Galaxy Gear 2 photos
Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 and Galaxy Gear Neo Smart Watches Launched at MWC original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Earlier this year we reported that there were a handful of Fitbit users who were reporting skin irritations after a period of using their Fitbit fitness tracking wristbands. These skin irritations included blisters and peeling skin, and while there could be a number of factors that contributed to these irritations, it was found that despite wiping down the device, those irritations kept reappearing. Most noticeably it was under the portion of the device where the sensors, battery, display, and charging ports are found. At that time Fitbit offered customers either a refund or an exchange of the product, but now it looks like Fitbit has decided to recall the fitness band entirely.
In a recent post by the company’s CEO, James Park, “Recently, some Force users have reported skin irritation. While only 1.7% of Force users have reported any type of skin irritation, we care about every one of our customers. On behalf of the entire Fitbit team, I want to apologize to anyone affected.” He also adds that the company had done additional testing of their own and found that while there was nothing wrong, they have decided to perform a voluntary recall anyway. “We have stopped selling Force and have decided to conduct a voluntary recall. We are offering a refund directly to consumers for full retail price.” For those who have been affected or who would prefer to avoid risking it, you can head on over to Fitbit’s website for the details.
Fitbit Force Fitness Bands Being Recalled original content from Ubergizmo. 
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The Oculus Rift virtual reality headset has taken the gaming world by storm. In fact earlier this year at CES 2014, the company unveiled a newer version of the headset which featured improved functionality and additional features. Unfortunately it seems that a commercial version of the headset has yet to enter production, but in the meantime we have some bad news for you guys as it would seem as though even the developer kits are running low on stock. So what’s the problem, you ask? Well apparently it’s not just a matter of creating more units as according to the Oculus Rift’s community manager on Reddit, the reason why it is not as easy as just producing more units is because certain components required are no longer being manufactured.
What this means is that will not be enough components left for additional developer kits. The team at Oculus Rift are trying to look for alternatives to these components but aren’t sure when production will begin again. However in the meantime, whatever remaining stock they have left will be rationed to a handful of selected countries. These countries include the United States, Canada, countries in the European Union, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Switzerland, and Norway. Of course what this also means is that the release of the commercial version will probably be delayed as well, as we’re sure the team will have to redesign it to make up for the now-extinct components.
Oculus Rift Dev Kits Running Low On Stock Due To Discontinued Components original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Wearable technology seems to be what’s trending these days, and we can expect many such devices to be announced or rumored about this year. That being said, Huawei is said to unveil their own smartwatch at MWC 2014, and now thanks to a recent photo posted by a Huawei official on their Weibo account, we might have our first glimpse at said device. Accompanying the post is a description which reads, “My new toy, do you like this color?” As you can see in the image above, Huawei has decided to go with a more outlandish design for its smartwatch, versus the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Gear and the Pebble smartwatch, both of which feature slightly more “serious” designs.
In fact based on what we can see, it would seem that Huawei would be trying to appeal to a more fashion-conscious type of customer thanks to its funky and somewhat sporty look, not to mention the baby blue wristband does help the device stand out from the crowd. This is not to say that the design is ugly, it’s just a bit too out there and might not appeal to the more hardcore techie who might prefer something a little more somber, or to the tech-savvy business user who would prefer something less playful. Chances are we will be seeing more color options at MWC 2014, so check back with us next week for the details! In the meantime are you guys digging Huawei’s smartwatch?
Huawei’s Upcoming Smartwatch Gets Pictured original content from Ubergizmo. 
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