Watches & Jewelry
WatchOS 3 has arrived. Apple just announced the new version of its smartwatch operating system during the keynote presentation of its Worldwide Developer's Conference. The headline feature is much faster app performance thanks to something called Instant Launch. Apple says that apps will launch up to seven…
UV clothing can add necessary protection in the sun, a British man was arrested for wearing an offensive T-shirt, minor league team to honor Prince with themed jerseys, Adidas sells Mitchell & Ness, and a stylish wearable wants to help us de-stress and stay happy: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…
Wearable fitness trackers have become wildly popular in recent years. Users like to keep track of their heart rates and steps taken while they exercise.…
Wearable tech is one of today’s major buzzwords. And, perhaps, rightfully so. According to The Motley Fool, shipments of wearable devices increased 139 percent year-over-year—from 35.5 million in 2014 to 85 million in 2015. Here are three wearable tech trends that could prove useful for the promotional products industry...
Nike and Tag Heuer have cut ties with tennis star Maria Sharapova after she revealed she had tested positive for a banned substance. According to The Guardian, Sharapova failed the drug test after she was knocked out of the Australian Open in…
We usually wear yoga pants, a hoodie and UGGs when we’re flying, but sometimes we have to be a little more presentable as soon as we land. Staying comfortable and looking good when traveling is the topic of this week's #OOTW (Outfit of the Week).
Microsoft said that it has just entered a new patent licensing agreement with high-end smartwatch-maker Olio Devices LLC. Made possible through Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC, the company's arm for its IP licensing program, the agreement is said to cover "wearable devices" and other undisclosed details.
Last year, the Brazilian Football Association gifted World Cup officials Parmigiani watches worth more than $24,000 each. Now, after ordering officials to return the watches, the FIFA ethics committee will donate them to charity. According to The Guardian, the Brazilian Football Association gave FIFA officials 65 watches during a FIFA Congress in Sao Paulo. The…
Fossil, Richardson, Texas, said it will acquire Misfit, a wearable technology startup that focuses on fitness trackers, for $260 million, according to CNET. Misfit, founded in 2011, makes activity monitors and home products, like sleep monitors and smart bulbs, according to The Verge. The company also has partnerships with other brands, such as Speedo and…