Google tipped to be dipping into virtual reality

Not wanting to be left behind, Google is reportedly working on a version of Android that can power virtual reality apps. According to the Wall Street Journal, the company has a team of “tens of engineers” working on this project at the moment. Google reportedly plans to distribute this version for free, much like what they did for Android originally. We’re not sure how the market will react to this, especially with the likes of Facebook, HTC, Sony, Samsung, and Microsoft in the game. But the more options we have, the better.

Source: Phys.org

The Apple Beat: Industry focuses on Apple Watch event

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Many companies have had a head start in the wearables race and so far, there hasn't been a clear winner. 

We're a few days away from Apple's 'Spring Forward' Event which will likely be heavily focused on the company's next product category and first wearable, the Apple Watch. Everyone will be watching with great interest.

Wearables, specially smart watches, have been around for years. Various companies have given us their versions of what a proper smart watch should be, what it has to offer, and a lot of functionality offloaded from our smartphones to our wrist.

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Weiser adds Android App for Kevo Smart Lock

Smart Locks are some of the bigger products coming out of the emerging Internet Of Things segment. Weiser, the leader in residential door hardware, has just released an Android app for its Bluetooth®-enabled smart lock, Kevo. The app will allow Android users with compatible devices to experience full functionality of Kevo previously only available to iOS users.

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Apple Watch might get a big battery boost with new strap

Reports have surfaced that the Apple Watch will be able to last you a day with moderate use. But if you intend to use it heavily, charging constantly might be an issue. And that’s what Reserve Strap wants to address. Still in its conceptual phase, the strap aims to be the best solution for this battery predicament.

According to the designers, this is how the band will work: “The band will have embedded batteries and utilize magnetic inductive charging similar to the new MagSafe wall charger for the Apple Watch.” Based on their current testing, they believe they can boost battery life by up to 125%. There is no set release date for the product yet but if you think this is something you want to get behind. Preorders are up for US$249.99.

Source: BGR