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Fossil’s smartwatch technology purchased by Google

L. Green
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The Internet tech giant has acquired Fossil’s wearable technology for $40 million. To pursue its smartwatch vision, Google is reportedly buying Fossil’s smartwatch technology for $40 million. This is big news as Google has yet to release or show off a premium version of Wear OS. The new deal also includes a smartwatch that is already in development. With the purchase of this smartwatch technology, this could mean that Google will also be releasing one of these wearable devices, sooner rather than later. According to TechCrunch, the deal between Fossil…

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Wearable technology’s top brand is Apple, even though its device isn’t out yet

Jesse Collins
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Despite the fact that it won’t be releasing its smartwatch until early next year, it is still the brand in the lead. Even though Apple doesn’t yet have a wearable technology that is actually available to be purchased on the market, it has already become the leading brand in this category which has a considerable number of participants with products for sale. Consumers won’t be able to actually buy and test the Apple Watch until the start of next year but it is already a favorite. This was part of…

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Google Glass is headed to the International Space Station today

John Montgallo
International Space Station Google Glass

These augmented reality wearable technology devices have received mixed reviews on Earth, now they will try space. Among the latest technology news regarding Google Glass is the fact that it is being blasted into space today, sending it to the International Space Station as a part of a broader mission starting in the Kennedy Space Center located in Florida. The purpose of the mission involves the study of certain functions of flatworms within the outer space environment. Kentucky Space, a nonprofit organization, is taking part in a mission as a…

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Android Wear formally announced by Google

Julie Campbell
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The company’s first large steps into the smartwatches category are now being made. Google has now officially announced its next step into wearable technology after Google Glass and its very first move toward smartwatches – in the form of Android Wear – as yet another major competitor enters into this category ahead of Apple. The iWatch remains nothing more than rumors and hopes for Apple fans, other major players are unveiling actual products. This move by Google is giving the Android Wear a considerable advantage for building distance against Apple…

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