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Could smartwatches finally make augmented reality attractive?

VR headsets look terrible and AR apps make you look goofy. We're already wearing watches on our wrists. Could we soon see an augmented reality smartwatch?

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Original Galaxy Gear update transitions smartwatch to Tizen

Samsung's got a Galaxy Gear Tizen update incoming, replacing the watch's OS with Samsung's latest pet project.

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First-gen Galaxy Gear comes in a hair under $100 (one day sale)

Get the details on the best Samsung Galaxy Gear sale we've heard of to date.

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Smartwatches sorely need cross-device app standards

Without a standard, cross-platform smartwatch apps may be doomed before wearables get off the ground.

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Custom ROMs for smartwatches will soon be available

It's not as far-fetched as you might think, a rooted custom kernel is now available for a watch. Will smartwatch custom ROMs be next?

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How to use the Galaxy Gear with the Nexus 5 (video)

What if you have a non-Samsung phone and want to use it with your super cool new smartwatch? Here's how to use your Galaxy Gear with the Nexus 5.

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Pocketnow Weekly 081: Lenovo buys Motorola, Galaxy S5 fingerprints, & interview with special guest Ryan Negri

The Lenovo Motorola deal kicks off our recap of a startling week in tech, and Ryan Negri tells us about the journey of starting Negri Electronics. Tune in!

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Partial Galaxy Gear compatibility comes to Nexus 5 (with a little work)

Learn how to pull off the Nexus 5 Galaxy Gear hack that can get the smartwatch working with the LG phone.

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