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Wearable Technology. Where we are now and what to expect. Where it all began. The Calculator watch The pager/beeper. The smart watches of today. There are many smart watches available today (Sony, Nike, etc.) Our focus will be on the more popular variants Pebble Smartwatch
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Wearable Technology Where we are now and what to expect
Where it all began • The Calculator watch • The pager/beeper
The smart watches of today • There are many smart watches available today (Sony, Nike, etc.) • Our focus will be on the more popular variants • Pebble Smartwatch • Samung Galaxy Gear
Pebble smartwatch • Works with both Android and iOS • Backlit E-ink display • Real time notifications from various sources • Exclusive app store • Long battery life • Relatively inexpensive • Multiple variants at different prices • Lack of functionality other than notifications
Samsung galaxy gear • Full color super AMOLED display • Exclusive Galaxy Gear Manager app store • Superior functionality • Low batter life • Works only with certain Samsung smart phones • Can work with a rooted Nexus device, but this still has bugs • Slightly higher cost per variation
The future of the wearable tech • Recent availability of Google Glass • Announcement of Google’s contact lenses • Upcoming Android Wear
Android wear • Set to release this summer (2014) • Two smart watches • LG G Watch • Moto 360 • Similar features to Galaxy Gear • Compatible with may Android devices • Rumored to be have a high price