Google buys smartwatch maker WIMM LabsAugust 31, 2013 - 13:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Google has emerged as the buyer behind smartwatch maker WIMM Labs. The acquisition has only just come to light following an exclusive partnership declared on the company's website in 2012, Digital Spy reports citing Gigaom. At the time, WIMM Labs said: "During the summer of 2012, WIMM Labs entered into an exclusive, confidential relationship for our technology and ceased sales of the Developer Preview Kit." Google's exact use of WIMM Labs technology is unknown, but the majority of its staff now work in the Android team. The company marketed itself as a manufacturer of wearables in general, meaning WIMM's technology could be used in Google Glass, as well as a smartwatch device of its own. In May, it was reported that Google may use its Motorola subsidiary to build a smartwatch. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. Pashinyan travels to Iran to pay tribute to Raisi, others Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Islamic Republic of Iran on a working visit. Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. |