Smart Watch

Sony FES Watch U – The Updated e-ink Smartwatch

Sony FES Watch U

One of the most interesting products I’ve seen out of Sony in some time is their e-ink FES Watch. For those curious about the watches look and functionality, you can take a look at my hands on video from CES. In short, the watch acts as a hybrid between a smartwatch (in that it’s purely digital) and a traditional watch (in that it has no connected capabilities) while incorporating a display that allows it to last for three weeks.

I suspected that Sony’s aim here wasn’t to entice those who are eager to see new updates and functionality come to Android Wear and instead, was meant to attract those who have a passion for tech and fashion. After all, the FES Watch is like nothing anyone’s ever seen before and wearing it alone is sure to attract attention and conversation. Hopefully as a sign of having too many other products to talk about at IFA next week, Sony has unveiled a successor, the FES Watch U.

Big Update Coming to Sony Smartwatch 2 Build 1.0.B.3.46/1.0.A.3.8

Sony SmartWatch 2_1

While many look towards the Cupertino camp to officially kick off the smart watch race, Sony is continuing to tinker away and improve their second iteration. Sony has announced a new firmware for the Sony SmartWatch 2 with build 1.0.B.3.46/1.0.A.3.8 that will bring some major changes to the Android based watch. Changes include larger fonts, new UI, and even a date to go along with the clock. After the jump, full list of changes await you.