By Jessica Davies

Microsoft is reportedly preparing to move into the wearable tech market with the launch of a Smartwatch.

According to Forbes the tech giant is prepping a ‘sensor-rich’ device that measures heart rate and synchronises with iPhones, Android and Windows phones.

It is understood the device will draw on optical engineering expertise from the Xbox Kinect division of Microsoft, to measure heart rates in real time.

The company, which is expected to launch the device as early as this summer, will now be competing fiercely with other tech giants pushing into the wearables space including Samsung and Apple.

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Source: The Drum