Apple leads the way as smartwatches dominate the wearable band market

Apple leads the way as smartwatches dominate the wearable band market

The wearable market as a whole grew 5.6 percent last quarter, largely due to sales of smartwatches at the expense of basic bands, according to research firm Canalys. The boost was driven by Apple, which continues to dominate the market with its Watch models.  As Canalys noted, smartwatch sales took over from basic bands (sports…

Apple faces probe from US labor board over complaints of hostile working conditions

Apple faces probe from US labor board over complaints of hostile working conditions

Apple has been under fire lately after current and former employees shared stories of harassment, retaliation and sexism in the company. Now, the US National Labor Relations Board is looking into cases filed against the tech giant by two of the main voices accusing the company of permitting a hostile work environment, according to Reuters…

Musical instrument company Roli files for administration, relaunches as Luminary

Musical instrument company Roli files for administration, relaunches as Luminary

Roli, the modular musical instrument business backed by Pharrell Williams and Grimes, has entered administration in the UK, the company has confirmed. It will now relaunch as Luminary, with an emphasis on beginning rather than professional musicians, the company said.  Luminary will be led by Roli founder and CEO Roland Lamb. Roli had approximately 70…