The LG G Watch R is shown during the 2015 International CES in January. Users say they enjoy the non-techie look of the watch because the device blends in as if it were a normal timepiece. (David Becker / Getty Images)
The Asus ZenWatch is one of the most affordable high-end smartwatches on the market. (David Becker / Getty Images)
The Samsung Gear S smartwatch is distinctive not only for the curved screen but also for having embedded Wi-Fi and 3G cellular connection capabilities. (John Locher / AP)
The Sony Smartwatch 3 is one of only a couple of smartwatches that have built-in GPS. But some users have found the tracking -- and other features -- unreliable. (Sony Mobile / AP)
Paresh Dave was a Los Angeles-based tech reporter for the Los Angeles Times from May 2013 to September 2017. He focused on business issues surrounding local tech companies, the digital media industry, e-sports and video games and occasionally cybersecurity. Dave previously covered the criminal courts system, national tragedies and sports business. He graduated from the University of Southern California and grew up in San Diego.
