Google to release two flagship smartwatches in Q1 2017
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Will not be Google or Pixel branded


Google is reported to be set to announce two new smartwatches in Q1 2017 based on Android Wear 2.0 platform, a redesigned version of Android geared towards wearable devices.

Apple’s Airbuds are a liability
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Not worth the wait


Apple’s overpriced Airbuds might have shipped before Christmas after all but they are proving to be a disaster for users and the environment.

VR will sell two million this year
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20 million by 2020


Beancounters at Canalys think that there will be more than two million VR units sold in 2016 and the figure will grow to 20 million by 2020.

Magic Leap jumps to damage control mode
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Augmented reality not going as well as hoped

While augmented reality outfit Magic leap has managed to keep its product mostly hyped and secretive, it appears that a critical report has leaked out forcing the company to go into damage limitation mode.

Apple sticks brake pads on Airpads
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Can't get them to go in time for Christmas 

The Tame Apple Press is shocked that Apple can’t get its overpriced cordless Airpad headphones into the shops in time for Christmas.