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Fitbit leads wearable bands, Apple Watch to make impact

Mon, 25th May 2015
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Fitbit tops the sales figures, but research firm Canalys forecasts 20 million Apple Watches will be shipped in 2015.
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Hands-on Review: Sony Smart Watch 3

Mon, 25th May 2015
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Sony's Smart Watch 3 entices with built-in GPS and a sporty look, catering to the active and stylish with its versatile design.
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Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWatch

Wed, 20th May 2015
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The first crop of Android wear smartwatches were somewhat underwhelming. Since then all things design-wise with Android wear seems to have improved...
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Good luck bringing your watch into your exam

Mon, 11th May 2015
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Following the recent release of the Apple Watch and the surge in uptake of wearables, Massey University has banned all watches from examination rooms.
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Why smartwatch makers need the Apple Watch

Mon, 11th May 2015
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Apple's entry into the smartwatch market is expected to benefit all smartwatch suppliers, says IHS Technology.
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Kiwi travel app now on Apple Watch

Fri, 8th May 2015
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Serko's travel app leaps to Apple Watch, promising hands-free updates for jet-setting execs straight to their wrists.
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Will 2015 be the year of the wearables?

Fri, 8th May 2015
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​While the global wearable technology market hasn't delivered on high expectations, 2015 could be the year that turns this around.
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While you were sleeping: Wall Street erases earlier gains

Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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power / energy
Wall Street fell, giving up earlier gains, as investors positioned themselves for the US corporate earnings season.
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Apple Watch sells out in record time

Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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On April 10 pre-orders for the Apple Watch began for the first wave of countries. Within six hours, models available for delivery April 24 sold out.
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Apple employees slap on the wrist: half price watches

Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Apple employees will be able to get their hands on their very own Apple Watch for half the price, according to an email sent out by Apple CEO Tim Cook.
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Time ironically isn't on Apple's side in Switzerland

Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Apple's timepiece woes: Swiss trademark laws present an unexpected challenge for the tech titan's latest gadget rollout.
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Apple Watch to propel growth in wearables market, says IDC

Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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The wearables market continues to grow at a rapid rate in 2015, driven by new vendors, end-user awareness and new devices such as the Apple Watch.
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Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018

Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018 as wearable computing takes hold alongside nearly 17M smartphones.
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Google, Intel and Tag Heuer to take on Apple Watch

Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Google and Intel are teaming up with Tag Heuer to launch a new luxury Android smartwatch, to take on the hotly anticipated Apple Watch.
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Alcatel Onetouch makes big push in Aussie market

Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Alcatel Onetouch gears up to challenge heavyweights in Australia with a new tech lineup, eyeing the competitive pre-paid market.
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Apple Watch goes airborne with Qantas

Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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Qantas takes flight tech to wrists with Apple Watch-ready app, offering live travel updates and check-in ease to elevate the flying experience.
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Who is really going to by the Apple Watch anyway?

Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Apple's smartwatch, set for release in April, has received mixed reviews from faculty members at IMD Business School.
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Air New Zealand to launch Apple Watch app

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Air New Zealand will soon become one of the first New Zealand companies to launch an app for the highly anticipated Apple Watch.
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5 reasons NOT to buy an Apple Watch!

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Concerned about buying an Apple Watch? Here are five reasons why you might NOT want to buy one. #AppleWatch #technology.
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Can the Apple Watch help you sell?

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Apple Watch lacks compelling use cases for salespeople, says Gartner analyst, who questions why salespeople would choose it over their iPhones.