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Almost a week before the launch of the Mi Max and MIUI 8, Xiaomi has introduced its first smartwatch. Named Mi Bunny, the smartwatch is targeted at kids and carries a price tag of 299 Yuan (roughly translates to Rs 3,000). The watch is available to buy on Mi.com. This watch doesn't pretend to be anything revolutionary and comes with features that you would find in other kid-friendly smartwatches. The Mi Bunny, which comes with an embedded SIM card, includes the ability to make and receive calls with just one click. It can also be used to track users' whereabouts. The Mi Bunny also comes with an SOS button which kids can use in case of emergencies. Once pressed, the watch sends out details including the kid's location and 7 seconds of recording environment to parents. Also the watch lets parents define safe zones for kids. And when the kid goes outside the defined range, a message will immediately notify the parents. It is available in two colours - blue and pink. Th...

Just as for virtual reality, 2016 is expected to be a pivotal year for wearable technology, particularly smartwatches and fitness trackers. Statistical data puts global sales of fitness trackers and smartwatches at 51 million units for 2015 and forecasts that this figure will jump to 84 million -- 38 million fitness trackers and 46 million smartwatches -- by the end of 2016. This is in part due to the Apple Watch, which has now been on sale for a year. It has made smartwatches more visible and more desirable, yet the impact hasn't been as big as many were expecting. Mixed response "The demand for wearable technology has grown rapidly, but early consumer signals have been mixed," said Lauren Guenveur, mobile analyst for Kantar Worldpanel. No smartwatch really has a clear use case or killer application other than forwarding smartphone alerts. Clarity of use is why fitness trackers have become so popular. And it's also why companies like Microsoft have been packin...

Motorola at an event today in New Delhi, has launched the Motorola Moto 360 2nd Gen smartwatch in India. The company has launched a total of five variants- three metal variants and two leather variants for men and women. Men’s variants will be available in cognac, black leather and black metal options while women’s options will be available in rose gold with blush leather and natural metal options. Based on size, the Moto 360 2nd Gen comes in two variants for men- 42mm and 46mm. These variants come with 20mm and 22mm wrist bands respectively. The smartwatch comes in a 42mm variant for women with a 16mm watch band. The design of the next gen Moto 360 is similar to the previous gen except a few changes such as, the physical button has been moved from 3 o’ clock position to 2 o’ clock position and it comes with lug mounts for straps removal. As far as specifications of the smartwatch are concerned, the 42mm variant of the smartwatch comes with a ...

Leading watch brand Timex has launched its IronMan Run x50+ smartwatch in the Indian market. The Run x50+ watch is designed to cater to the needs of fitness freaks who like to keep a track of their work out without missing notifications on their smartphones. By connecting the smartwatch to phones (iOS or Android), users can control music, view notifications, incoming calls, text messages, social media notifications, caller ID as well as control fitness apps right from their wrist. Read on to find more information on Timex smartwatch. The IronMan Run x50+  gets connected to iOS and Android devices using Bluetooth technology for performing various tasks. It can also be used without iOS or Android device connectivity for viewing time, setting alarms, chronograph functions, INDIGO night-light and much more. Furthermore, the Timex smartwatch comes with resistance to 50 meters of water and allows users to wear it while swimming or during rain. It can withstand survive sweat or splash du...

Tag Heuer, a premium Swiss-based watchmaker, has finally announced the launch date of its first Android Wear smartwatch. Named Tag Heuer Connected, the smartwatch would be launched at the LVMH Tower in New York City on November 9 as per company invites. While details are scarce for the device as of now, Tag Heuer Connected is said to be based on the company's popular Tag Carrera watch. The company also published a teaser image showing the crown of the watch on its social media handles, but the overall design still remains a mystery. Tag Heuer Connected also has a dedicated website for the watch that says, "Tag Heuer is pushing the Swiss avant-garde limits even further with the Tag Heuer Connected. Tradition meets innovation, craftsmanship meets savoir-faire, and bold style meets breakthrough technology. The clock is ticking to the major breakthrough." By launching its first Android Wear smartwatch, Tag Heuer aims to compete head-to-head against the Apple Watch, which a...