Huawei Watch launches, diversifies Android Wear options

Huawei is finally releasing its Android Wear powered Huawei Watch. Starting today, consumers can pre-order the Huawei Watch on GetHuawei.com, Google Store, Amazon.comand BestBuy.com. General availability and pre-order shipments begin September 17^th.

Six models with stainless steel, black and rose gold-plated watch bodies will be available in the U.S. with prices ranging from $349 to $799 USD. Stainless steel and black models are available for pre-order today, with rose gold models available later this year. 

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Speedo and Misfit team-up and launch Speedo Shine swim tracker

Most wearables and health trackers stop being cool and useful once they are dunked in water. That changes today as Misfit and Speedo have teamed up to launch a Speedo-branded activity, swim, and sleep tracker—Speedo Shine. Speedo Shine will initially be available in retail exclusively at Apple stores worldwide September 1st, well as on misfit.com and SpeedoUSA.com, for US $79.99.

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New style of the Alcatel OneTouch Watch is now available for USD $149

A new style of the Alcatel OneTouch Watch wearable, which runs a proprietary OS and is compatible with iOS and Android, is now available in Canada. The white sport version of the Watch is available via alcatelonetouch.ca for $149.99 USD. This style is only available in the S/M (7.2-inch band).

Amazon.ca opens wearable specific store

Launched today, the Amazon.ca Wearable Technology store features hundreds of products from top brands including Jawbone, Garmin, Fitbit and Motorola, as well as products from emerging brands like Lumo and Spire.

“Wearable technology has proven its significance and customers are increasingly coming to Amazon.ca to shop for and learn about these devices, so we’re putting wearable technology at their fingertips,” said Alexandre Gagnon, country manager for Amazon.ca. “Our new store features a wide selection of the latest gadgets. Plus, we’re making it easy to shop for wearables with a variety of resources and convenient shipping options making shopping and browsing effortless.”

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