Fossil's most recent Gen 6 Hybrid smartwatches pair two-week battery life with Alexa support

  The modern smartwatch isn't everybody's favorite. Certainly, wearables are loaded with features, yet that is the reason a conservative — or basically somebody searching for a more insignificant experience — dislike them. Additionally, the restricted battery duration regularly presented by most models can take some becoming acclimated to, disappointing those that aren't hoping to charge another gadget every night. That is where Fossil's not-so-smart Hybrid lineup comes in, bridging the gap between regular watches and smartwatches by offering the most ideal scenario. Today, this lineup is extending with one more hybrid presenting with the "Gen 6" moniker. The Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid comes in two styles: Machine and Stella. The previous is the bigger of the two, with a 45mm case surrounded by a textured bezel, while the last's 40.5mm case is more qualified for more modest wrists. Colorways for Machine incorporate Black, Silver, and Smoke, which are all less luxurious than the shades Stella comes in: Rose Gold, Silver, and Two-tone. You likewise get a selection of exchangeable bands to browse for the two variations. The most significant feature of the new watch must be Amazon Alexa support — clients can communicate with Alexa using voice commands through the built-in microphone. There's likewise a brand new SpO2 sensor onboard. An e-ink display permits the watch to rack up an impressive two weeks of battery life, considerably more than whatever the average smartwatch can offer. Fossil says it has updated the watch's interface to better adapt to its circular design for a better experience. It's likewise overhauled the Fossil Smartwatches friend application for Android and iOS, which currently sports more personalization options and allows clients to really take a look at their activity metrics at a glance. The Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid will be accessible for $229 beginning June 27 on Fossil.com or through organization stores, and an extra $20 will get you the metallic bracelet model.