And finally: Apple Watch new features and release date revealed and more... - Wareable

After the madness of CES, you'd have thought we might be in for a quite week in wearables. But it's been anything but - take a look our dedicated wearable tech news page for all the major updates.

And have a read of this week's And finally for the blips and murmurs that didn't quite make the site. Kicking off with some juicy gossip regarding the Apple Watch...

Apple Watch companion app revelations

As the Apple Watch launch date approaches - the latest reports suggest it will be hitting Apple Stores in March - not a day goes by without some sort of murmur on the device once known as the iWatch hitting the web.

Usually they are nonsense but we couldn't ignore the wealth of info on offer from 9to5Mac who had managed to get hold of a load of Apple Watch iPhone companion app screenshots that detailed the customisation aspects of the forthcoming wearable that has eyes on the best smartwatch crown. Check out their report for the full low-down.

Withings Activité landing on Android soon

Withings Activité Android compatibility is coming, according to our pals over at Trusted Reviews. Withings CEO Cédric Hutchings told them: “We now have a pretty similar experience of Withings Health Mate on Android, and Activité support will be on the Android version of the app by the end of the month.”

Take a look at our Withings Activité review and also check out our Withings Activité Pop review as well.

NES Power Glove makes a comeback

Legendary status it may have but, let's face it, Mattel's NES Power Glove was about as useful as a cherry flavoured suppository. But that's all set to change as animator Dillon Markey is now using a Bluetooth'd modified version to produce stop-motion TV shows like Robot Chicken. Yes, really.

Check out Engadget for the full-story.

Virgin Active gyms embrace wearable tech revolution

Virgin Active is planning on offering members fitness trackers to record their workout history, as part of a multimillion-pound push to bring its gyms into the 21st century. Marketing Magazine reports that two ‘tech-centric’ gyms in central London will be opened as part of a £100m investment programme.

Virgin Active’s chief information officer, Andy Caddy, told the magazine the two new gyms will feature contactless systems, allowing members to swipe and swipe out using a smart bracelet - tracking all the workout data in between.

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