The launch date for the $350 device just happens to be Cyber Monday, the popular online-shopping day following Black Friday. November 18, 2013 5:23 AM PST The Qualcomm Toq on its wireless charger. (Credit: Qualcomm) Another company will soon join the smartwatch craze. Qualcomm, a company perhaps best known for its wireless technology components, has announced the upcoming launch of a new smartwatch it's calling Toq. The device was designed by its subsidiary Qualcomm Connected Experiences, and is compatible with Android. Related stories Google smartwatch: Will it be an 'iPhone moment' for wearables? This is why there aren't more Samsung Galaxy Gear apps Google ready to charge into smartwatch fray, Journal says 8 myths about wearable tech Samsung Galaxy Gear to support Galaxy S4, S3, and more The Toq comes with what Qualcomm calls Mirasol display technology. With that, the device's display will always be on and visible and will reflect ambient light to help the face stay readable. The smartwatch also features wireless charging, support for wireless stereo headphones via Bluetooth, and it will be automatically updated by Qualcomm via wireless upgrades. Qualcomm will be joining Samsung, Sony, Pebble, and others in what is expected to be an increasingly competitive smartwatch marketplace. Apple and other companies are also expected to join the fray next year. The Toq will launch on December 2 for a starting price of $350. December 2 is Cyber Monday, the popular online-shopping day that follows Black Friday. Qualcomm Toq smartwatch (pictures) 1-2 of 11 Scroll Left Scroll Right Read the CNET Editors' Take Qualcomm Toq Editors' Take: The Galaxy Gear isn't the only smartwatch being announced today. Say hello to the Qualcomm Toq. Read More

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The launch date for the $350 device just happens to be Cyber Monday, the popular online-shopping day following Black Friday.

November 18, 2013 5:23 AM PST

The Qualcomm Toq on its wireless charger.

(Credit: Qualcomm)

Another company will soon join the smartwatch craze.

Qualcomm, a company perhaps best known for its wireless technology components, has announced the upcoming launch of a new smartwatch it's calling Toq. The device was designed by its subsidiary Qualcomm Connected Experiences, and is compatible with Android.

The Toq comes with what Qualcomm calls Mirasol display technology. With that, the device's display will always be on and visible and will reflect ambient light to help the face stay readable. The smartwatch also features wireless charging, support for wireless stereo headphones via Bluetooth, and it will be automatically updated by Qualcomm via wireless upgrades.

Qualcomm will be joining Samsung, Sony, Pebble, and others in what is expected to be an increasingly competitive smartwatch marketplace. Apple and other companies are also expected to join the fray next year.

The Toq will launch on December 2 for a starting price of $350. December 2 is Cyber Monday, the popular online-shopping day that follows Black Friday.