SMARTWATCHES
BUCKLE DOWN
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In an effort to eliminate the gap
between classic watches and
modern functionality, Modillian
has shied the “smart” focus away
from the face and put it in the
easily under-appreciated buckle.
ough the whole setup consists of
the buckle and a leather strap, the
bluetooth connectivity creates a
vibration hub on the wrist to alert
wearers to a number of things like
emails, phone calls and texts. PSFK
WEARABLES
THROUGH A NEW LENS
Quantifying daily life has been the focus of life trackers so far,
whether they look good or not. anks to the JINS MEME
glasses though, honing in on stylish trackers may be closer than
expected. By hiding the hardware inside the frames of the glasses,
it’s reasonable to believe the same push to make Google Glass
fashionable could be achieved with JINS MEME. PC WORLD
NOT-A-CAMERA
A 2D camera that’s laser-cut in wood seems more like something
you would find at an Urban Outfitters or around the neck of
“unique” hipsters everywhere, but this isn’t just another kitchy
necklace. No, the Not-A-Camera necklace is more like something
James Bond’s daughter would be found with, because it’s a
legitimate camera. e bauble actually takes video and still
images, contains a microphone and has USB connectivity,
allowing each of us to embrace our inner spy. LAUGHING
SQUID
OPEN-SOURCE EQUALS CUSTOM
As the relevance of smartwatches continues to be debated,
developer Jonathan Cook believes that open-source options
could provide a fully customizable option for consumers. Cook’s
Open Source Watch project takes advantage of 3D printing and
modular components to make every element of the watch
customizable, which he believes is key to the larger success of
smartwatches. PSFK
LEAPFROG WEARABLES
at’s right, the children’s educational tech company is
developing smartwatches for five-year-olds. e watch is
essentially a Tamagotchi that’s worn on the wrist, and kids
earn points and rewards for their virtual pet by
participating in physical activities. We’re curious to see
how well they do, but hey, if it gets kids moving then why
not? THE TELEGRAPH
the
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