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Wearables
October 6, 2014
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Windows 95 On Android Wear

This is what Windows 95 looks like running on Android Wear

By on October 6, 2014 at 7:03 PM.

This is what Windows 95 looks like running on Android Wear

Any time a new device hits the market, it’s always fascinating to see how tech-savvy developers, designers and hobbyists will tinker with it to push it to its limits. Web developer Corbin Davenport has received some attention over the last week for getting both Minecraft Pocket Edition and the original PC FPS Doom to run on Android Wear, but those were just warm-ups for the most impressive feat of all — running Windows 95 on a Samsung Gear Live. More →

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Wearables
July 8, 2014
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Samsung Gear Live Charger Issues

Now you have another reason to avoid Samsung smartwatches

By on July 8, 2014 at 2:02 PM.

Now you have another reason to avoid Samsung smartwatches

Android Wear has the mobile development community very excited, but the hardware might not be ready for primetime quite yet. Reports have begun to circulate stating that the charging mechanism on Samsung’s Gear Live is breaking off, making it impossible to power the device once it runs out of juice. Several Google I/O attendees who have been affected by the issue have taken to Google+ to share their experiences and photos of the broken smartwatch. More →

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Apps & Software
July 3, 2014
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Every Android Wear App

A list of every Android Wear app on the Google Play store

By on July 3, 2014 at 12:04 PM.

A list of every Android Wear app on the Google Play store

Now that the first Android Wear devices are finally out in the wild, early adopters will be on the hunt for compatible apps to use with the G Watch and the Gear Live. Google began the rollout by launching the Android Wear setup app on Wednesday, allowing users to quickly pair their new wearables with their smartphones, control voice action preferences and adjust notification settings. More →

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Wearables
June 25, 2014
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Gear Live and G Watch Specs, Price and Release Date

The world’s first Android Wear watches: Here’s everything you need to know

By on June 25, 2014 at 5:00 PM.

The world’s first Android Wear watches: Here’s everything you need to know

Samsung and LG on Wednesday finally took the wraps off their first Android Wear smartwatches after Google revealed on stage at I/O 2014 that the Gear Live and G Watch will be available to order from the Google Play Store starting today. More →

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