Video shows off Microsoft’s long cancelled Xbox Watch prototype
The same person who leaked the original images has recently posted a Hands-On video showing some workings of the would-be Xbox branded wearable device.
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New images of long dead Xbox Watch prototype leak
Pictures of a working prototype of Microsoft’s Xbox smartwatch leaked today, giving us a first glance at the different features that Microsoft was developing for the wearable device.
This Windows 10 IoT smartwatch is helping a hotel chain provide the best service
The company is still carving out a niche presence for its software to be used on other wearable IoT devices.
Casio to use Microsoft technologies in smartwatches with new patent licensing deal
Microsoft has announced a new partnership with Casio that includes “broad coverage for smartwatch technologies,” which sounds quite surprising considering that Microsoft never introduced a proper smartwatch in recent years.
Leaked images of supposedly cancelled Microsoft Band 3 surface
Pictures of what could be a Microsoft Band 3 prototype have emerged today and it seems that the wearable device features a waterproof design as well as new sensors.
Microsoft Research and MIT have come up with a temporary touchpad tattoo
Microsoft Research has teamed up with the MIT Media Lab to create DuoSkin, a customizable and temporary tattoo that can store information, sense touch input and also display information.
Fitbit ending Microsoft HealthVault support “after careful consideration”
Those who use Fitbit in conjunction with Microsoft’s Health Vault to track fitness-related metrics, will no longer be able to do so after September 12, 2016.
If you have small wrists, then Amazon still has a Microsoft Band 2 for you for only $144.99
If you have small wrists, Amazon is currently selling the small-sized Microsoft Band 2 for $144.99, which represents a 42% discount.
Microsoft Band 2 prices continue to drop – get one for $144.99 on Amazon Prime
While the US Microsoft Store recently decided to extend the $75 price cut on the Microsoft Band 2 until July 31, 2016, Amazon is currently selling the small version of the Band 2 for only $144.99, though this discount only applies to Amazon Prime subscribers.
Microsoft Band 2 $75 discount stretched until the end of July
If you’re looking to get a Microsoft Band 2, the Microsoft Store in the US will keep offering a $75 discount on the the fitness band until July 31.
Fitbit adds “Sleep Schedule” feature to Windows phone app
Fitbit has updated its Windows 10 app to include a new Sleep Schedule feature, helping you get your sleep in check.
Melissa Arnot trains for 50 Peaks challenge with Microsoft Band
The Microsoft Band has been chosen by professional alpine climber and guide Melissa Arnot to help her prepare for the Fifty Peaks challenge, which will see her summit all 50 US highpoints within 50 days.
Microsoft Research creates smart tattoos with Tattio
Microsoft Research engineers are exploring how technology could augment the human body through smart tattoos that blend aesthetics and functionality.
Microsoft Band 2 goes on sale in the UK, £50 off at £149.99
Microsoft Band 2 gets another discount in the UK, tempting yet more non-owners to put down money to get their gains monitored.
Windows 10 Mobile notifications coming to Fitbit devices
FitBit may soon be supporting notifications on Windows 10 devices
Windows 10 will be the platform going forward for the Vector Watch
The Vector Watch team has announced that they’ll will be focusing on Windows 10 Mobile going forward.
Microsoft Band picked as the official training wearable of Tough Mudders
The Microsoft Band just got a ringing endorsement from perhaps one of the most lauded athletic endurance activities around, Tough Mudder.
New update brings “Auto Pause” feature to the Microsoft Band 2
A new update, according to the Microsoft Health Blog, now enables the Band 2 to automatically pause its tracking of activities while a person is not in motion.
Fitness expert Jenna Wolfe lets Microsoft Band do the thinking for her
Jenna Wolfe quickly talks about the impact the Microsoft Band 2 has had on her life and what ingredient in a salad bar she would be.
Shutter Band – The Windows Phone app designed to let your Microsoft Band control your camera
One Reddit user has taken the Microsoft Band’s SDK to heart and designed a Windows Phone app that alllows your Microsoft band to control your camera.
Microsoft is leading the wearable market…in patent applications
Microsoft is quietly amassing an arsenal of wearable patent filings that could help level its presence on connected technology battlefield.