Wear gets even greater. Photo: Google
A major Android Wear upgrade adds support for making and receiving phone calls on compatible devices, new gestures, and the ability to use your voice to send messages with a long list of third-party apps.
ZenFone Zoom has a trick up its sleeve… or in its back. Photo: Asus
Asus’ ZenFone lineup just got a new member, and it’s one you’re going to want to take note of if you’re a smartphone photography buff. It’s called the ZenFone Zoom, and it’s packing the world’s thinnest optical zoom camera.
Make your TV smart with the Chromebit. Photo: ASUS
If you have only basic computing needs, you might not need a pricey laptop or a powerful desktop. For just $85, you can now turn any old monitor or TV into a personal computer powered by Google’s excellent Chrome OS, thanks to the new ASUS Chromebit stick.
Apple Watch is off to a great start. Photo: Apple
Don’t believe the critics who tell you wearables will never take off, because they’re wrong. During the second quarter of 2015 alone, the wearables market grew a staggering 223.2 percent, according to the latest figures from IDC, and Apple Watch is working its way to the top to tackle Fitbit.
Android Wear, on the other hand, is nowhere to be found.
Gather around, bargain hunters, this baby goes out to you. Photo: Asus
The Asus ZenWatch is now down to just $130 through Best Buy — $70 off its regular retail price.
Asus’ original Android Wear watch was recently sold by Google at a reduced price a couple of weeks ago, but while Big G’s promotion didn’t last long, third-party retailers are now realizing that they, too, need to incentivize folks on the fence about “gimmicky” smartwatches.
