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WEARABLE TECH
5 WEARABLES
TO WATCH OUT
FOR IN 2016
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HTC Vive
One step forward in virtual reality (VR)
is the HTC Vive, which lets users play
graphic intensive apps, AR games, and
view HD films, among others. It will be
on sale by April 2016 with an unknown
pricetag for now. But the product can be
pre-ordered starting 29th of February.
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Now that wearable technology
has gone more advanced than
ever, 2016 is a good year for wear-
ables. Consumers have become
more aware of the technology and
they realize the impact of their
wearables in their life.
The wearables in the market right
now are already serving purposes
to the users’ extent, but there’s
more. Here are five wearables that
are must-look for this 2016.
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Altra IQ
For the fitness enthusiasts and heavily depen-
dent to technology, here’s Altra IQ which can
measure pace and contact time for improved
running efficiency. It has a multi-sensor
within the length of the midsole that syncs
the shoes to the smartphone. Altra’s shoe is set
for release in late of 2016. Prepare your bucks
because it will cost $199 a piece.
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Lumenus Clothing
The name suggests that this clothing is luminous. It is
a fitness-focused wear that lights up whenever users
will go for an early morning or late-night run or
cycle. The clothing has unveiled jackets, vests, shirts,
and leggings with built-in LED lights.
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Apple Watch 2
Samsung Smart Suit
If you can’t get enough of the first Apple Watch, here’s for you. This is
out in the market come middle of this year with a lot of step ups from
its predecessor – improved battery life, which last at least a full day of
usage, and modern design, with more color options, mature hues, and
better typography.
This is not your ordinary suit; this is a Smart Suit by Samsung with
NFC-powered cuffs. The cuffs works as a control to turn the handset
on the “do not disturb” mode when you run for a quick meeting. The
cuffs can also send your contact details to nearby handsets that works
with premium handsets of Samsung. With this you will no longer need
business cards.
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