Android Wear tipped to be adding Wi-Fi support

Google is hoping to get ahead in the smartwatch game, if reports are to be believed. They’re reportedly working on adding Wi-Fi support to the Android Wear platform. This means the smartwatches can make use of features like Google Now without having to be paired via Bluetooth to a smartphone. Most of the Android Wear watches already have Wi-Fi built in. It’s just a matter of enabling it through a software update.

According to The Verge, enabling this feature is reportedly part of the next update for Google’s wearable platform. Gesture control will also reportedly be included. This means you just have to flick your wrist to scroll through notifications and Google Now cards. No word yet though on when the next Android Wear update will be coming out.

Source: Ubergizmo

Dark Sky brings weather forecasts to your Apple Watch

If you want to be warned of upcoming rain, a new Apple Watch app will tap on your wrist ahead of time. Dark Sky, which will be available when Apple’s smartwatch comes out next month, is an app that focuses on hyperlocal short-term predictions (for example, incoming rain in 15 minutes). It will notify of these weather condition changes with things like a little chime and tap on the wrist. You will also get an overview of the current weather conditions and extended forecasts. The app will be free for those who already have the US$3.99 iOS app.

Source: Mashable

Google brings Calendar app to the iPhone

Find yourself using Google Calendar more but can’t use it on your iPhone? Well, now your wait is over. Google has finally ported its Calendar app to the iPhone. You now get Gmail events, schedule view, and wider account support (such as iCloud and Exchange) used by Android users. So, if you switch between Android and iOS these days, at least you’ll get the same interface when it comes to your Calendar.

Source: 9to5Google | Download: Apple App Store (Free)

HP announces series of breakthrough LaserJet printers

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Re-imagined for the modern office, which means less space per employee, the smaller LaserJets were redesigned from the toner technology level and feature secure cloud-enabled computing plus the fastest duplex printing performance on any colour laser printers in the market today. 

New York - HP hosted a press and analyst event today in New York City to launch their most revolutionary LaserJet Printers since the product originated back in 1984. Built around a breakthrough in toner technology, the new Colour LaserJet Pro M252, HP LaserJet Pro MFP M277 and HP Colour LaserJet Enterprise M522 and M533. Use 53 per cent less power, while printing 33 per cent more pages in a smaller footprint.

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