Pebble announces Pebble Time in Steel, modular smartstraps

Coming from a successful launch of its well-received Pebble Time coloured smartwatch, Pebble today revealed it would be offering a steel variant called the Pebble Time Steel which is coming in July.

The company also announced modular smartstraps system for developers to create accessory straps that would bring additional functionality to the Pebble Time such as increased battery life of more than a week, hear rate monitor, an NFC chip for payments, keyless car remote, or various others built into easily removable straps. Hit jump for all the details.

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BlackBerry Leap smartphone launched with focus on affordability and security

BlackBerry revealed its latest handset at Mobile World Congress. The BlackBerry Leap designed for 4G LTE networks, is an affordable all-touch smartphone that is built for companies and mobile professionals who value security and privacy.

BlackBerry Leap includes an edge-to-edge five-inch HD display, BlackBerry’s latest operating system and more than a full day’s battery power.  The Leap features a 5" HD display with a  1280 x 720 HD resolution (294 PPI), 8MP Rear camera, 16GB of expandable storage and has up-to 25 hrs of battery life.  BlackBerry has priced the device at $275 USD and it is coming to Europe first in April. Find out more here.

Dyson's new Hot+Cool AM09 fan heater features Jet Focus technology

Dyson has updated their popular Hot+Cool fan heater to make it 75% quieter as well as adding the Jet Focus Technology that allows you to switch between fast diffused whole room and long reach personal heating. The new Hot+Cool also brings more functionality by allowing users to access all functions from the remote control, including sleep mode, personal and diffused room mode, oscillation and airflow settings.

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Wacom reveals touch-enabled version of Cintiq 13HD

Wacom usually releases non-touch version of its stylus-friendly devices first. That’s why two years after the release of the Cintiq 13HD, we finally get one that adds touch support to it. It still supports the Pro Pen with 2,048 pressure sensitivity level and has an adjustable stand, customizable ExpressKeys, and a Rocker Ring. It would seem the only difference is the addition of touch support. If you’ve been holding out from getting one, you can get the new Cintiq 13HD for US$999.

Source: Engadget