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Smartwatch in the works from Swatch

08/01/201407/30/2014 Stephanie Beck

The wristwatch brand is aiming to put out its own wearable technology device for 2015. Rumors were swirling around, recently, suggesting that Swatch was working with Apple on the creation of its smartwatch project that has been dubbed the iWatch or the iTime (depending on who you ask – though nothing official has ever been announced about the project). However, the wristwatch brand was quick to deny that it is not working on wearables with Apple. In fact, Swatch directly stated that the only way in which it is working…

iTime prank by Jimmy Kimmel suggests consumers are loyal, regardless of features

07/28/201407/26/2014 Julie Campbell

The hugely popular talk show host used a Casio watch featuring the Apple logo to prove his theory. As the rumors about the so called iTime – the smartwatch from Apple that had previously been nicknamed the iWatch – continue to grow like wildfire, Jimmy Kimmel decided to test a theory about what it would take for people to accept the device and be impressed by it. To do this, he purchased a $20 Casio traditional wristwatch and placed the Apple logo on its underside. The faked iTime device was…

Smartwatch patent from Apple suggests an iWatch will put consumers on iTime

07/25/201407/23/2014 Stephanie Beck

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has once again become a source of speculation for wearable technology watchers. For the wearable technology industry watchers, any news of the anticipated smartwatch from Apple is only growing evidence that the device actually exists and increasing fuel for speculations regarding its design and features. The latest form of this evidence has now provided more detail regarding a touchscreen wearable connected to a smartphone. The information came from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which has been a ready source of confirmation and data…

Smartwatch from LG to be offered by AT&T first

07/09/201407/08/2014 Jesse Collins

The carrier claims that it will be the first one to sell the G Android Wear wearable technology. AT&T announced, this week, that it is going to be the very first U.S. wireless carrier that will be selling the LG Electronics smartwatch device, which will be based on the Android Wear operating system for wearable tech. This new mobile device will be going on sale on Friday and is expected to draw considerable consumer attention. The smartwatch connects to smartphones based on the Android operating system and has voice command…

iWatch plans may be revealed by streak of hiring at Apple

05/08/201405/06/2014 Julie Campbell

The technology manufacturer is forming a team of senior medical technology execs. Apple has been drawing a considerable amount of attention and speculations as it has started a hiring spree in order to create a team made up of top senior medical technology executives for what many believe will be an important element of the so-called iWatch and other forms of wearable technology that the company may have in the works. This has caused the entire smartwatch and biotechnology community to put itself on alert. Many rumors have been flying…