Apple Watch straps launch in new coloured and patterned designs
Apple has launched a colourful new collection of straps for its smartwatches, including stripy and spotty designs. More
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Hublot's first smartwatch to be used by referees at World Cup 2018
Luxury watch brand Hublot has released its first smartwatch, which will be worn by referees at the FIFA World Cup in Russia this June. More
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Skagen's minimal smartwatch made without "unnecessary complications"
Skagen has unveiled its first touchscreen smartwatch, which boasts the same stripped-back aesthetic that the Danish brand has become known for. More
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Sgnl watch strap lets you receive phone calls through your fingertips
Korean startup company Innomdle Lab has designed a smartwatch strap that allows users to receive phone calls by simply raising their finger to their ear. More
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Smartwatch for the visually impaired displays information in braille
South Korean company Dot has developed a smartwatch that only displays information in braille, and is calling it a world first. More
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Apple Watch Series 3 includes built-in cellular service for receiving calls remotely
Apple has unveiled the third edition of its smartwatch, which features built-in cellular service so it can be used completely independently from the iPhone. More
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Fitbit launches Ionic device to rival Apple Watch
Wearable tech company Fitbit has launched a new device named Ionic, which aims to bridge the gap between fitness trackers and the smartwatches currently on the market. More
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Benjamin Hubert designs self-gripping strap for Apple Watch
Benjamin Hubert has created an injection-moulded Apple Watch strap, which negates the need for buckles with its self-gripping fastening. More
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Camera capability comes to Apple Watch with launch of third-party band
Apple Watch wearers can now take photos with a flick of the wrist, using the CMRA watch band. More
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Apple Watch Series 2 is "completely reengineered" for swimming
Targeted at swimmers, the second version of the divisive Apple Watch has been unveiled, along with the iPhone 7 and AirPod wireless headphones. More
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Smartwatch sales experience first decline as Apple Watch popularity dives
Global smartwatch sales have seen their first drop, caused by a significant fall in Apple Watch purchases as customers wait for a new model to be released. More
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Apple Watch is "a three-dimensional exercise in skeuomorphia" says Alice Rawsthorn
Design critic Alice Rawsthorn has launched a scathing attack on the Apple Watch and the tech company's collaboration with fashion house Hermès, as Apple cuts the price of its controversial smart watch. More
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Will.i.am's second wearable tech device is a voice-activated smartwatch
Music producer Will.i.am has returned to the world of wearable technology with another smartwatch: a voice-activated device named Dial that runs on a bespoke operating system called AneedA. More
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Fitbit launches fitness-focused Blaze smartwatch at CES 2016
CES 2016: wearable technology company Fitbit has released a smartwatch with customisable straps and frames at the CES tech fair in Las Vegas, which officially opens today (+ movie). More
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Blocks launches "world's first modular smartwatch" on Kickstarter
London-based startup Blocks has designed a smartwatch that allows wearers to choose the functionalities they need by clipping on additional modules. More
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Apple and Hermès unveil Apple Watch collection with handcrafted leather straps
Apple has created a collection of Apple Watch designs in collaboration with Hermès, featuring a handcrafted leather strap produced by the Paris fashion brand (+ slideshow). More
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Mondaine Helvetica Smart 1957 is Dezeen Watch Store's first smartwatch
Dezeen Watch Store: the smartwatch by Swiss brand Mondaine is now available for exclusive pre-order at Dezeen Watch Store, and our customers benefit from £100 off the standard price (+ movie). More
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Apple Watch "fails to excite" and is "a bit underwhelming" say designers
In April, Apple courted the design world by presenting the Apple Watch at a pavilion in Milan and holding a glamorous dinner for leading designers. So what do designers think of the product now – and why are so few of them wearing it? Dezeen investigates. More
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Mondaine launches "first ever Swiss-made smartwatch"
News: Swiss watch brand Mondaine has unveiled a smartwatch with an analogue face – which it says is the first Swiss watch to combine traditional watchmaking with connected technologies. More
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Pebble Time smartwatch breaks Kickstarter records with $2m funding in one hour
News: a new smartwatch from Pebble that promises seven days of battery life has reached its $500,000 Kickstarter goal in less than 20 minutes. More
