Snapchat could use wearable device data to predict emoji use
Patent describes intimate and potentially invasive ways to refine your emoji dictionaryIn modern communications, one emoji character can convey an...
Fitbit skin temperature readings set for huge accuracy boost
How environmental factors undermine accuracy of sleep and stress trackingFitbit is working on a new way to improve wearers’ skin...
Oura patch patent could simplify sleep apnea diagnosis
Mics, motion sensors and blood oxygen data to determine an “apnea likelihood.”Smart Ring maker Oura is working on an non-intrusive...
Samsung skin sensor can detect calorie intake
New patent could usher new wearable tech eraSamsung is working on a wearable skin sensor that can estimate your calorie...
Oura working on huge menopause detection breakthrough
Oura could detect and predict hot flushes and encourage early treatmentThe makers of the Oura Ring are working on a...
Samsung Galaxy Watch with built-in projector concept resurfaces
New patent, new use casesSamsung is still mulling a version of its Galaxy Watch with a built-in mini projector capable...
Fitbit patents bold new swimming tech
Improved stroke count and kick-strokes couldFitbit is working on improving its swim tracking features – according to a recently updated patent...
10 years since Pebble – we remember a legend of wearable tech
Updated: 10 years on we remember a true wearable innovatorIt's been 10 years since the Pebble smartwatch landed on our...
How to change, customize and make a Garmin watch face
Mix up the design, data points and even build your own watch faceMost Garmin watches ship with a small array...
Wearables in numbers: Smartwatch and fitness tracker winners and losers
We look at market share and shipments of the big playersThe wearable tech market is still going from strength to...