Smartwatches – wide choice available

Apple Watch Sport
Credit: Apple/Macworld

Smartwatches have achieved a degree of popularity, with many major players showing an interest. Single most popular smartwatch OS is Google's Android Wear operating system.

Manufacturers include HTC, Sony, Pebble & Motorola. Apple will be releasing early next year.

Major coverage from all of the tech sites, including the special-purpose The Smart Watch Review
http://www.thesmartwatchreview.com/

Best smartwatches 2014
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-smartwatches,review-2156.html

2014 smartwatch comparison guide
http://www.gizmag.com/compare-best-smartwatches-2014/34880/pictures#48

Samsung has been cranking them out – no less than 6 different models on the market at the moment

L to R: Gear S, Gear 2, Gear Live, Gear 2 Neo, Galaxy Gear, Gear fit
Gear Live uses Android Wear OS – all others run Samsung's Tizen
Credit: Samsung/Gizmag
http://www.gizmag.com/samsung-gear-s-vs-gear-live-gear-2-neo-gear-fit-galaxy-gear/33602/

Android Wear – Google’s watch OS – by someone who’s not having any
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/android-wear-too-skimpy,news-20048.html

Android Wear – a bit more enthusiastic
http://www.engadget.com/2014/07/03/android-wear-review/

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