This includes fitness bands, smartwatches, and other devices that are worn.
Wearables
Alphabet's Life Sciences Company Verily Gives Up on Glucose Reading Contact Lenses
Episode 1542
Alphabet's life sciences company Verily has announced that it is discontinuing development on 'Smart Lens,' which promised the ability to read blood glucose levels using contact lenses. The company said that not only is this hard to do, but there's massive and potentially insurmountable technical and scientific problems with it.
Read more at blog.verily.com
Will an Android smartwatch get the EKG feature that Apple just introduced?
Episode 1526
Tod fromBob wants to know how long will it be before Android adopts the EKG/ECG medical reading technology like on the Apple Watch Series 4. Rich says it's a great technology, but it's not available yet. The high heart rate and low heart rate notifications are available on Android watches, though. If he's willing to make a switch, it could be a life saver. When will it come to Android? Who knows. But probably not for another year.
How can I keep track of my pets?
Episode 1445
Paul fromPaul wants to know how he can also keep track of his pets. Can he put a Trackr on the collar? Leo says that most trackers use Bluetooth and are designed to help find lost objects. But that would be a great idea that Leo thinks will eventually happen as a GPS device gets smaller and smaller. Then you'll be able to find a runaway dog that has been chipped. In the meantime, The Wirecutter has a great article on the best GPS pet trackers.
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Should I buy an Apple Watch?
Episode 1443
Anthony fromAnthony is thinking of buying a Series 3 Apple Watch. Is it waterproof? Leo says yes, and he could even wear it swimming. It comes in two different versions: One with cellular and another without. With the LTE version, he could his phone at home if he goes running. Leo also says that the Apple Watch, and other watches like it, promise more than they deliver.
It is great for notifications, and as they mature, they become more useful, especially if he's a fitness fan.
What case can I get for my Apple Watch?
Episode 1263
Ellie fromEllie has a problem with the sensors on the bottom of the Apple Watch because they irritate her skin. Leo says that there are translucent Apple Watch cases that would work. Spigen has one called the rugged Armor case for $13.99. iBlason makes another case that would work.
Rumors Suggest Apple Will Announce a Next Generation Apple Watch in March
Episode 1253
Rumors are suggesting that Apple will announce a next generation Apple Watch in March. Leo says that he's not sure what else they can do, except for adding a camera for that true Dick Tracy experience. And that would be crazy.
How can I find my Samsung Gear S smartwatch?
Episode 1244
Chris fromChris can't seem to find his Samsung Gear S watch. Is there a way to find it? Leo says that his experience is that the watch often unpairs and there's no way to go back in time and see when it was last paired. So he's probably out of luck. He'd probably have better luck retracing his steps to find it.
How smart are hearing aids?
Episode 1240
Greg fromGreg needs a hearing aid and he wants to know how he can use it with his other devices. Leo says that we've come a long way with hearing aid technology, and now the amplification of the hearing aid changes as you move. Additionally, some hearing aids can be paired via Bluetooth with mobile devices to hear them better. And some can even remember the audio settings of your location, so that when you are out at a restaurant, the hearing settings adjust so you can hear better.
LG Shelves Its Latest Urbane Smartwatch
Episode 1240
A week before it's scheduled launch, LG has shelved indefinitely the latest version of its Urbane smartwatch. Leo says that technological issues are the cause of the delay, which may end up canceling the line. But the chatroom has been hearing about legal issues which may have derailed LGs smartwatch plans.
Why does my Apple Watch ring when my husband gets a phone call?
Episode 1236
Sheila fromSheila and her husband share an Apple ID and now that they have Apple Watches, every time his phone rings, it rings on her watch. Leo says that Apple associates the watch to an account and Apple uses the Apple ID to ring the watch. So Sheila's easy fix is to use her own separate ID for hers. The reason to share the IDs isn't really that important anymore since there is a Family Share option for music and videos. Reminders can be shared to other Apple IDs, so they'd still be able to have a shared list.
