Why people limit how they use their wearable devices. Study

  Since people use wearables for select, limited tasks, wearable devices do not motivate owners to invest in other IoT devices, says a new study released by leading B2B ratings and reviews firm Clutch.co. Clutch surveyed over 500 people who own connected devices to learn how they interact with popular consumer IoT technologies. “We found that … Read more

Top 5 Wearables Companies. Industry Report

Global Wearables Market Grows 7.7% in 4Q17 and 10.3% in 2017 as Apple Seizes the Leader Position, Says IDC. Apple, meanwhile, suddenly finds itself atop the wearables market. The worldwide wearables market continued its upward trajectory in both the fourth quarter (4Q17) and full year 2017 with total shipment volumes reaching new records. Moreover, thanks … Read more

Baselworld 2017: Tory Burch Collins Hybrid Smartwatch

American lifestyle brand Tory Burch introduced its first line of smartwatches at Baselworld 2017. The new line further extends the brand’s collection of timepieces, which launched in Fall 2014. The new line is based on THE COLLINS —a clean-lined, menswear-inspired design that is one of the brand’s bestselling watches. It will be available in four … Read more

Three Areas in Which Luxury Has Made the Transition from Analog to Digital

There was a time when luxury was unapologetically analog. And while that time has not completely passed, it is in the process of making way for a brighter, more digital future. Hand made is no longer the bellwether of quality and craftsmanship it once was. A hand-sewn garment is no longer the pinnacle of fashion. … Read more

Michael Kors Access and Android Wear move the wearables category forward

Michael Kors Access: innovative technology with exceptional style.
With the right accessory, you really can #AccessItAll.

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Michael Kors says it is Time for Fashion to Meet the Future. The fashion house is embarking on the trend to unite social connectivity and health and fitness tracking in a great-looking accessory.

This September, the top-end lifestyle brand introduced the Michael Kors Access display smartwatch, part of its new wearable technology accessories line. The line is geared towards the fashion-focused consumer. Designed to show that technology and social connectivity should be seamless, the Michael Kors Access line, which also includes activity trackers, proves that access can be both glamorous and effortless.

The advanced technology at the heart of the Michael Kors Access smartwatch, which is compatible with both iPhone and Android phones, is made possible through a partnership with Google, using their Android Wear smartwatch platform.

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“Our customers love fashion and they’re plugged in 24/7,” explained Michael Kors.

“We’re excited to offer our customers smart, great-looking watches that will help them to stay on top of their daily lives while uniquely expressing their personal style,” said John Idol, Chairman and CEO of Michael Kors.

Michael Kors Access smartwatches offer exclusive display watch faces which change with a swipe — “whether it’s a digital chronograph design for the gym or glittering, animated pavé for night.” The touchscreen display smartwatch powered by Android Wear provides social media updates, text and email alerts, App notifications, smart help from Google, and built-in fitness tracking. The Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 is a system-on-a-chip (SoC) designed to ensure a highly interactive touch screen experience.

“From Google Search to smartwatches, Google strives to give you the information you need to stay connected to what matters most,” says David Singleton, VP of Engineering for Android Wear. “Michael Kors Access and Android Wear move the wearables category forward with smart, beautiful watches that help you stay on top of your daily life while expressing your personal style.”

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High-end design meets top-tier performance with fenix Chronos multisport

13 hours in GPS mode and one week in smart watch mode. The fenix Chronos multisport smartwatch is the latest solution from Garmin’s expanding outdoor segment. Trusted Garmin multisport technology is now dressed in luxurious materials. Garmin International unveiled fenix Chronos, a premium version of its popular multisport watch, available in three luxurious styles. fenix … Read more