Wearable gadgets not ready for prime time, tech watchers say

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 10:17

Despite the hoopla, wearable gadgets like wristwatches for checking your text messages or eyeglasses that capture video are unlikely to make a splash with consumers anytime soon, given the clumsy designs, high prices and technological constraints of many of the current offerings.

8 in 10 Indians interested in buying wearable tech: Poll

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 09:35

However, Indian consumers, amounting to an impressive 80 percent, plan to acquire consumer electronics products during the next year in numerous categories.

Wearable gadgets not ready for prime time: Tech watchers

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 09:31

That is the conclusion drawn by many industry executives and analysts who trolled the vast exhibition halls of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week.

Intel shows off wearable gadgets as chipmaker expands beyond PCs

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 09:42

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich showed off wearable computing devices on Monday including earbuds that monitor your heart rate and a smart headset as the world`s largest chipmaker tries to get back on track after missing out on smartphones.

Gadgetry is infectious, frustrating: Amitabh Bachchan

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 14:04

Amitabh Bachchan, who keeps himself abreast with the latest gadgets and gizmos, said that using gadgets can be infectious but also frustrating sometimes.

Mobile gadgets security called biggest challenge for business: Report

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 09:59

Some 40 percent also said these endpoints were the entry point for an APT-style attack aimed at specific individuals to gain access to corporate information.

2.8-fold increase in new viruses targeting mobile gadgets in 2013: Kaspersky

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 22:19

A survey conducted by information security firm Kaspersky Lab has reportedly revealed that there has been a 2.8-fold increase in new viruses targeting smartphones, tablet computers and other mobile devices this year.

Need hi-tech gadgets, more security guards at ATMs: Assocham

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 17:33

Stressing on the need to install hi-tech gadgets and deploy security guards at all ATMs, industry body Assocham on Friday said a better surveillance mechanism must be put in place inside booths to help prevent attacks.

Soon, you can enjoy Wi-Fi inside planes!

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 10:18

With the aviation agencies in the US allowing gadget use while take-off and landing, the next major step in changing the way people travel by air could include access to the Internet.

Intel creates new business division for connected gadgets

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 09:40

Intel Corp has set up a business division aimed at making money out of a new technology wave that can link up a host of electronic devices.

Steve Jobs` boyhood home gets `historic` designation

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 10:14

A Silicon Valley city has designated the boyhood home of Steve Jobs an "historic resource" due to the way the legendary Apple co-founder went on to change the world.

Livescribe`s latest pen puts handwritten notes in sync with iOS devices

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 16:12

Livescribe has reportedly come up with an improved pen which turns paper data into apps and pixels and allows users to sync it with their iOS gadgets.