Apple Laid Off 600 People in Pivot Away From Cars and Watch Displays: Report

Apple Laid Off 600 People in Pivot Away From Cars and Watch Displays: Report

Photo: Smith Collection/Gado (Getty Images) Apple decided to stop building cars and smartwatch displays in-house so it laid off 600 employees, according to a report from Bloomberg Thursday. The layoffs, which occurred in Feb. and March, affected 87 employees working at a secret Apple facility working on smartwatch screens, and hundreds working on the Apple …

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Redmi Watch 4 Gets Smarter With the Latest Update

Redmi Watch 4 Gets Smarter With the Latest Update

Originally introduced in November of last year, Xiaomi recently rolled out the Redmi Watch 4 to the global markets. At the core, it’s an affordable smartwatch that’s priced under $110. While its price point is wallet-friendly, the wearable didn’t back down on features. But, yes, it didn’t have any support for voice assistants after launch. …

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Smart rings could be the new smartwatches

Smart rings could be the new smartwatches

A smaller way to track wellness If you’re sick of lugging around a watch for basic body stats, there’s good news: Smart rings are picking up steam in the gadget zeitgeist. With Samsung’s announcement that it would launch its Galaxy Ring sometime in 2024, the wearable category is heading for mainstream. Is Bitcoin a good …

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5 tips to maximise your Apple Watch battery life; know here

5 tips to maximise your Apple Watch battery life; know here

In today’s era of advanced technology, people are highly inclined towards using and carrying sophisticated tech gadgets such as smartphones, smartwatches, and more. In this trend, many individuals opt for luxurious smartwatches like the Apple Watch series, including models like Apple Watch Series 9, Series 7, and Series 8. These devices come packed with various …

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Airtel, Noise Debut Smartwatch Enabling Contactless Payments

Airtel, Noise Debut Smartwatch Enabling Contactless Payments

India’s Airtel Payments Bank partnered with smartwatch company Noise to launch a smartwatch that enables users to tap to pay. The Payments Bank Smartwatch enables hassle-free payments, Airtel Payments Bank said in a Tuesday (March 19) post and video on X, formerly known as Twitter. The wait is over!Introducing #ANewWayToPay with #AirtelPaymentsBank Smart Watch in partnership with @gonoiseGet yours now. pic.twitter.com/1EAilqnV50 …

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs. Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs. Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (left) and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Andrew Martonik / Digital Trends The Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic are among the most popular smartwatches of 2024. Offering heaps of functionality and customization options, they’re an easy recommendation for anyone who owns an Android smartphone. But while the two have …

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India’s smartwatch market in flux as unknown brands challenge heavyweights

India’s smartwatch market in flux as unknown brands challenge heavyweights

Image Credits: Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch India’s smartwatch market has transformed, seemingly overnight. For years, it has been dominated by its homegrown players, while global giants like Apple and Samsung have struggled for presence, amid the hundreds of millions of annual shipments. Suddenly, however, the category has been flooded with unknown brands, which have no …

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