Qualcomm announces new QCC5100 low-power Bluetooth SoC
More features and longer battery life for wireless earbuds
Qualcomms said it will make QCC5100 Bluetooth SoC, and likely will provide more processing power as well as lower power consumption for wireless headphones and "hearables".
Wearable tech slow to catch on over the pond
One in five Americans interested
The number of Americans who are remotely interested in owning wearable technology devices – like watches, glasses and fitness tracking bracelets is growing slower than many early predictions claimed.
Nokia releases Withings’ Steel HR
Withing and I
Last year Nokia purchased fitness tracker, smart scales, and smartwatch maker Withings and has now made the Steel HR available to the public for pre-order.
Microsoft Cortana speaker hits stores
Invoke speaker at $199
Microsoft has joined a long list of vendors supporting smart talking speakers. The marriage with the famous Harman Kardon manufacturer created a Cortana powered speaker called Invoke.
Nokia gives up on VR camera
Makes more workers redundant
The former rubber boot maker Nokia has abandoned its OZO VR camera project and made more workers redundant.