CSR recently rejected a bid from Microchip, but now the "Silicon Fen" firm's directors have given the thumbs-up to an approach from Qualcomm.…
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How your Chromebook could soon sync with a Bluetooth health tracker or smartwatch
Smartwatches and wearable health gadgets typically get or send data to the cloud via Bluetooth 4.0 to a mobile device. You could soon cut out the middleman thanks to Chrome OS host support for Bluetooth 4.0 LE.…
Read MoreStep aside iBeacon, Qualcomm has low-cost Gimbal Proximity Beacons
Apple's iBeacon isn't the only game in town when it comes to Bluetooth Smart proximity devices for retailers. Qualcomm's Gimbal Proximity Sensor is now available, supporting iOS today and Android in the future. Get ready for a hyper-personal in-store shopping experience.…
Read MoreBroadcom’s new Bluetooth chip includes wireless charging for wearables
As the market for connected wearable devices set to grow sharply, Broadcom isn't sitting on the sidelines. The company's latest chip includes a processor, Bluetooth Smart and wireless charging support, making it an all-in-one choice for makers of smartwatches and other devices.…
Read MoreWhere is wearable tech headed?
Wearable technology is all the rage, and it's only the beginning of an array of connected devices that will invade our homes, cars and even our bodies.…
Read MoreLook out Nike Fuel band, UnderArmour’s fitness strap measures WILLPower!
Not to be outdone by Nike, UnderArmour has a new wearable exercise tracking strap. The Armour39 measures calories and heart rate, combining those with additional data to create your, ahem, WILLPower score.…
Read MoreFirst-look video: Wahoo Blue HR heart-rate monitor
This year is shaping up to be a good one for health-related gadgets, thanks to the new Bluetooth 4.0 specification and profiles. The $79 Wahoo Blue HR is among the first of these devices, and I recently took it for a 5-mile test run.…
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