Here’s Why You Should Pay Attention To The Advancements In Wearable Technology
Wearable technology stole a lot of the limelight from smartphones and apps at MWC 2014, and got many steps closer to normalcy.
A lot of the top names in the mobile industry decided to use the show to announce their plans to launch and/or display their latest wearable tech. I know what you’re thinking, “Why the shift in focus?” Well, why not? From eyewear, to smartwatches, to high-tech wristbands – these smart wearables have a lot to offer. In many ways, they can be comparable to smartphones because of the functionalities available.
Take the Sony SmartBand, for example. I don’t know about you, but the instant I heard that Sony unveiled it at MWC, I thought, “Okay, well it’s a band and not a watch. So that means it’s another one of those pedometer-types. And since it’s Sony… that means it’ll be attractive.”
Well, I was right about the attractive part. The waterproof SmartBand works its magic when linked with a compatible Android phone and an app called LifeLog. As you can already guess by the name of the app, this pairing automatically tracks different parts of your life, including your physical, social, and entertainment activities. It also records camera activity, social media updates, and location data – all in real-time. Now don’t get put off by these advancements. I’m sure many of you said that you didn’t need a mobile phone or a tablet back in the day.
The Bionym Nymi is another smart wristband that launched at MWC, and it also boasts seriously impressive features. This will save you a lot of memory. No, I’m not talking about memory on your smart devices, I’m talking about your brain.
With the Nymi, you can feel free to forget your passwords and pin numbers. You can also forget your keycard, it’s okay. Nymi will store all those details and have you covered. Does this mean anyone could snatch your Nymi and have access to your stuff? Not at all. Nymi has a special way of recognizing you, through your hearts unique cardiac rhythm. It will only work for you.
The evolution of wearable technology is definitely worth keeping tabs on. The possibilities on how they will add convenience to our already convenient lives are endless. Need another example? Check out this vid on a new system that links fitness trackers with Netflix accounts. It works as a sleeping bookmark!
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