Samsung shifts into second gear - Business - The Boston Globe

From an unusual less-than-completely-negative Samsung Gear review

"Slim, inexpensive wearables like the ones from Fitbit have proven far more popular than heavy-duty wrist computers like the Neo. The Fit is Samsung’s best bet for a breakout hit, especially if they cut the price. That is a good excuse not to buy one right away.

And here’s another. Samsung, LG Electronics, and other companies will soon launch devices running a new operating system from Google Inc. called Android Wear. The promo videos suggest that these devices may be a lot more capable than the Gears, with support for such goodies as navigation help via Google Maps. And these Android Wear devices should work with any brand of Android phone."

Samsung shifts into second gear - Business - The Boston Globe