Smartwatch baby monitor feature discovered in Samsung Galaxy S5

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It may not be an official function for the wearable technology, but parent bloggers have been using it. The new flagship smartphone from Samsung, the Galaxy S5, has been receiving a considerable amount of attention from bloggers for a very surprising use: that it can double as a baby monitor when it is combined with the use of a Galaxy Gear smartwatch. Though there are some drawbacks, for tech blogging parents, it has provided a very convenient option. The primary disadvantage to this solution is that while the parent can…

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Smartwatches for fitness tracking: Samsung Gear beat iWatch to the punch

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The latest releases of wearable technology have included a number of surprises. With the unveiling of Samsung’s updated Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatches, the manufacturer has not only managed to create a second generation device that is slimmer and lighter than its previous versions, but it has also defined itself as serious competition for the two major players that have yet to make their first major steps into the market: Google and Apple. This is because Samsung has dropped its use of the Android operating system and focused on fitness tracking.…

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Galaxy Gear 2 or iWatch: Which wearable technology will you wear?

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The rumors are that Samsung’s mobile devices will cost less, but will they be better than Apple’s? Although it is clear that wearable technology isn’t going to come cheap, for consumers who are allowing a price comparison to help them to decide whether they will want a Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch or if they will be hanging in there to see what the rumored iWatch will include, it may be the Samsung device that will hold the greater appeal. It looks as though Samsung is trying to allow price to…

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