Monster unveils latest activity-focused iSport headphones

Monster the leading manufacturer in personal audio, unveiledan expanded lineup of its award-winning Monster iSport Headphone line, The Athlete’s Headphone at IFA 2016 in Berlin.

Designed to provide fitness enthusiasts with a jolt of “Pure Audio Adrenaline” and help them reach their workout goals, the new iSport line features more innovation and a complete range of models including 4 new wireless and 3 new wired options to suit all preferences, style choices and budget requirements. The new iSport wireless models include the In-Ear Achieve BT (SRP: US $59.95), Intensity BT (SRP: $79.95) and Victory BT (SRP: US $99.99), along with a new On-Ear Freedom v2 ($ US 199.99).  The new wired models include Achieve (SRP: US $29.95), Strive v3 (SRP: $39.95) and Compete (SRP:  US$49.95) models.

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Pebble's latest software update focuses on health tracking

Smartwatch pioneer Pebble's been plugging away, not just in creating the latest version of the Pebble 2 and Pebble Time 2, but also refining their software. I recently updated my Pebble Time to version 4.0 and now get more granular and better presented fitness and sleep tracking information as well as some useful and encouraging notifications during the day. 

Pressing up the Pebble’s watch face surfaces a daily summary of the number of steps you’ve taken and the quality of your most recent sleep session. It allows you to view trends over the course of weeks. The companion app for Android is also much improved. In terms of apps. a new Optimised for 4.0 category in Pebble's App Store will curate what's been updated for the new OS. 

Source: Pebble

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 explodes in hotel room causing fire damage

Despite issuing a global recall last week, Samsung is still a hot topic because of its defective Galaxy Note 7 flagship. Reports of a Note 7 spontanously exploding in a hotel in Austrialia and causing US $1,400.00 worth of damage.

“My brand new Note7 exploded this morning while I was still asleep, it was plugged in and charging,” he said. “Phone completely fried, I can’t eject the SIM tray to retrieved [sic] my SIM or the SD card. I was using original charger and cable if you are wondering. Charred the hotel room bed sheet and the carpet when I whacked it down to the floor, burnt one of my finger [sic] while doing that too.”

Credit to Samsung, they gave the customer a loaner to replace his charred device and they apparently also covered all the damage done to the hotel room. 

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Android Wear gets a touch of high fashion thanks to Michael Kors

There have been various representations of Android Wear devices but many have been lacking the fashion forward design and materials that watch aficionados and style-focused users are attracted to. This isn't surprising since many of the companies creating Google's Android Wear compatible devices are consumer technology or mobile companies, their sensibilities are an extension of smartphones and PCs.

Companies like Fossil and most recently, Michael Kors is changing all that. Michael Kors new Access Line is truly luxurious yet functional and add some pizzazz to what is feeling like a tired segment. The Android Wear Access watches start at CAD $420 and go up to CAD $475. They come in both dressy and sporty versions plus have a variety of fashionable faces but with all the useful complications and notification capabilities expected from Android Wear. The Access Line is available for sale online right now.

Source: Android Authority