Samsung smartwatch patent shows a camera at the center of display, touchscreen panel on watchband

It’s always good to remember that patents don’t always equate to commercial products. But they do show us what a brand is working towards and Samsung seems to have some novel ideas for its upcoming smartwatches. Filed back in November and only published last month, a Samsung patent filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office shows a smartwatch with a camera at the center of its display. The camera looks like it’s built directly into the display and would come with an optical zoom.

And since there would be limited touch interactivity on the watch face, Samsung is also planning to make use of the watchband as a display. The functions seem to be similar to how they use the edge panel on its current crop of smartphones. You get shortcuts to other features, including being able to launch the camera. While we’re not sure how far off Samsung is when it comes to working with foldable displays, we can’t help but be excited about the possibilities. What do you think? Would you want to see these technologies in your next smartwatch?

Source: Android Authority

The Belkin Wemo Bridge will bring compatibility to Apple’s HomeKit this fall

The latest announcement from Belkin will make its lineup of smart home accessories compatible with Apple’s HomeKit platform. Wemo is making it possible with its upcoming Wemo Bridge accessory. The product will connect to your router via an Ethernet cable and will retroactively bring support for all existing Wemo gadgets. You won’t have to buy any other product outside of the Bridge to get your Wemo smart plugs and light switches to work with HomeKit. It’ll let you do things like talk to Siri to turn on Wemo or dim lights, among other things. Belkin hasn’t announced pricing yet but the Wemo Bridge is expected to be launched this fall.

3D Metal print technology becoming an affordable option for all

It is no exaggeration to say that 3D printing could be the most dramatic technical innovation of the 21st century. Applications in diverse areas ranging from medicine and organ research to national defence and firearms are advancing rapidly at the high-end research levels. Until recently, however, the technology has been prohibitively expensive for private applications.

This has changed over the past year or two, though, and there is now a wide variety of affordable 3D printers available for private purchase. These use PLS or ABA plastic filament technology, but the recent launch of two metal 3D printers from Google-backed tech firm DM Technologies look to be opening the floodgates, meaning that 3D metal printing could soon be an affordable option for anyone.

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TP-Link Canada launches Deco M5 whole-home mesh Wi-Fi system

TP-Link Canada a leading global provider of consumer and business networking products, today announced the availability of Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi Systems in Canada, exclusively at Best Buy Canada as a three-unit multi-pack. Deco M5 is a mesh networking solution that provides seamless wireless internet coverage and comprehensive security via TP-Link HomeCare. With built-in antivirus and malware protection powered by Trend Micro, Deco M5 provides a truly secure whole-home Wi-Fi system.

“Best Buy Canada is proud to exclusively partner with TP-Link Canada to bring the Deco M5 to Canadian homes,” said Martin Vander Velden, vice president of merchandising, Best Buy Canada. “Our Geek Squad Agents and Blue Shirts are eager to answer customer questions about this innovative Whole-Home Wi-Fi network and the important security features it will provide families.”

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