Wearable Technology

If there’s one thing that I love about the summer, it’s the water. Pools, beaches, lakes, you name it; give me a big body of water and I will try my darnedest to (1) never get in it, and (2) spend all my time right next to it. Depending on how mischievous my friends are feeling, though, objective #1 isn’t always so easy to achieve–which is why it’s so important for all of my wearables to be safely waterproof or water resistant!  

The day after Labour Day, Toronto’s world renown Yonge-Dundas Square transforms into a wearable tech wonderland. On top of featuring the latest in one the fastest growing categories at Best Buy Canada, attendees of the free event must check out the star-studded panels.

Are you gifting a Virtual Reality Headset this holiday season? Here are things to keep in mind along with info and previous reviews from the Best Buy Blog!

Smartwatches running on Android Wear have had a tough go of it since first launching to some fanfare last year. Part of it has to do with the slow appeal of the category as a whole, but the rest can be chalked off to a platform that needs to grow up. With the second-generation Moto 360, Motorola has made a case for putting out a serious contender to win over some hearts and wrists.

Fitness trackers are a runner's best friend, and you can add your favourite running app to your tracker so you can track your runs without bringing your phone.

On August 25th, you'll have the chance to experience some of the wildest immersive experiences at the Life & Tech Expo in Toronto when you see some of the Virtual Reality devices on display. Whether you side more toward 3D, 360 degree panoramic views or even Augmented Reality, you're in for a treat from the likes of Homido, Noon and Merge. VR is no longer a pipe dream of the past and it's more affordable than ever.

You need to be in Toronto on September 8th to catch Best Buy’s Life and Tech Wearable Tech Expo and Fashion Shows at Yonge-Dundas Square. The event showcases the latest in Wearable Tech, includes two fashion shows featuring an exclusive collection by Sunny Fong and a free live concert by House of Marley’s Ky-Mani Marley.  

Jedi Challenges are a unique piece of Star Wars allowing you to take on lightsaber battles, play holochess and control armies. Ready to join the rebellion?

Samsung announced a handful of new products at its virtual Unpacked livestream, starting with the Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Buds Live.

The original Pebble went from Kickstarter smash to the first true smartwatch hit. With the Pebble Time Steel, the pioneering device has grown up, adding a colour display and a new user interface. And it still plays nice with both Android and iOS. After spending a week with a Pebble Time Steel, I still haven’t managed to kill the battery. Here’s the full scoop on my experience.