Report: Apple to Begin Smartwatch Production in July
Apple will begin production of its long anticipated smartwatch this summer, according to a report from Reuters. Dubbed as the “iWatch,” the wearable device is expected to retail as soon as October.
GoPro Sees Up to $3B IPO Valuation
The wearable sports camera maker expects to price its IPO between $21 and $24 per share, valuing it at up to $3 billion.
Salesforce Leaps into Wearable Tech
Salesforce.com announced Tuesday it is launching Salesforce Wear and Wear Developer Pack, new tools that encourage developers to create business-focused applications for all major wearable devices on the market.
Google Eyes Swankier Glass, Taps Diane Von Furstenberg
Google is looking to make its Glass eyewear more fashionable. The smart glasses will now be available in designs by Diane Von Furstenberg.
GameStop Rallies on 1Q Beat, Console Sales
GameStop topped Wall Street expectations with first-quarter earnings that grew 25%, as demand for new videogame consoles from Microsoft and Sony continued to pick up.
Google Expects Ads on Refrigerators, Thermostats
In a newly revealed letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Google said that it could be placing ads on “car dashboards, thermostats, glasses, and watches” within the next few years.
Google Acquires Divide to Beef Up Android
Google is buying Divide, a startup that helps businesses manage their employees’ mobile devices, as it looks to ramp up its Android division.
Google Opens Glass Sales to Everyone
Anyone in the United States with $1,500 can now buy Google's still-in-beta Google Glass, the Internet company said on a blogpost Tuesday.
RadioShack to Close Fewer Stores
RadioShack is backing away from a plan to close up to a quarter of its U.S. stores, saying the company could not reach an agreement with lenders.
Microsoft: Xbox One Sales Top 5M
Microsoft has sold more than five million Xbox One gaming consoles to retailers, trailing rival Sony.
Daily Deal? For a Single Day, Google Offers Glass to Anyone
On April 15, starting at 9 a.m. ET, the company will offer the wearable device to any adult in the U.S. for $1,500. The number of spots is limited.
Amazon Rolls Out Sunday Deliveries, Tests Carrier Drones
Amazon said Thursday it would begin rolling out a Sunday delivery service and being testing its carrier drones.
Uber Launches On-Demand Courier Service in Manhattan
After revolutionizing the way young people order cabs, startup car service Uber launched an on-demand courier service in Manhattan.
Batteries to Make Comeback in Wearable Devices
The booming wearables market –devices that can be worn in the form of glasses, jewelry and watches – is expected to lead to a projected 1,100% surge in battery sales over the next four years.
Can Ray-Ban and Oakley Make Google Glass Sexy?
Ray-Ban and Oakley parent Luxottica Group unveiled an agreement to design a new line of eyewear for Google’s wearable Glass device.
Google’s Android Wear – Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid
Reports that Google beat Apple in the smartwatch race proves one thing: Vaporware and media hype are still alive and well.
Can Drones Solve China's Smog Problem?
After declaring 'war' on pollution, China is reportedly set to test newly-designed aerial drones that spray chemicals to freeze pollutants and combat smog.
BlackBerry Expands BBM to Windows, Nokia X Devices
BlackBerry announced its popular BBM messenger service will be available to users of Windows Phone and Nokia X platforms.
Garmin Posts Big 4Q Beat on Fitness, Aviation Sales
Garmin's fourth-quarter profit jumped 27% to easily beat Wall Street estimates, as the maker of navigation products was lifted by stronger fitness and aviation sales.
Could Apple Drive Away With Tesla? Musk Reportedly Met With Apple Exec
Shares of Tesla Motors popped 3% to all-time highs following reports that Elon Musk met with Apple’s M&A chief last spring.