HTC wants to claim its piece of the VR headset space with the Re Vive

HTC has teamed up with Valve to create its Virtual Reality headset called the Re Vive. The vive is worn on the head much like the Oculus Rift and it comes later this year. HTC says the Vive will have immersive audio and video which, unlike competing products, will not leave user's feeling sick or disoriented.  Gaming seems to be the focus of HTC's VR headset although it is partering with various cultural and content companies to create new immersive experiences for the device. 

HTC launches Re Grip health tracker at MWC

HTC teamed up with Under Armour to develop the new HTC Re Grip wearable focused on sports and health tracking. Compatible with iOS and Android, this bracelet resembles similar products from Nike and FitBit but brings a curved display. Taking aim at Nike and TomTom, the Grip is equipped with a GPS for tracking distance and location and it integrates with Under Armour's UA Record app. There's no heart-rate tracking component.

The Grip will initially be sold in the US only and the suggested retail price $199. The company is promising up to 5 hours of battery life while GPS is activated, or 2.5 days with GPS off. 

HTC launches new HTC One (M9) at MWC in Barcelona

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

HTC today launched the successor to its HTC One flagship. The HTC One (M9) features a similar all-aluminum design as its predecessors but blends various colour accents. Billed as the new standard for luxury,  this is the third generation of the HTC One line, it features a silver and gold hairline finish which HTC claims is the the first time such a finish is available in a unibody design. HTC One (M9) comes in mid-March.

In terms of specs. The HTC One (M9) has the antenna design of the M7 and the design of the (M8). The Snapdragon 810 Octa-core processor powers the (M9). The rear camera is a 20 megapixel sensor with the latestes in BSI technology. This sapphire glass covered camera boasts SLR-level of details and quality. 

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Acer's Liquid Leap+ is a basic notification-enabled health tracker for US $90

Acer's entry into the wearables market comes in the form of a basic fitness tracker that also features the ability to flash notifications and alerts. The Liquid Leap is designed to be an inexpensive wearable that features  Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, a variety of colours and is  is IPX7-certified water resistant. The good news is that Acer has made its wearable compatible with iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices. The device is coming to Europe, the Middle East and Africa later this month.