Monday, May 12, 2014

Top 10 Wearable Devices: Including a watch for your finger!

Let the countdown begin!! We have looked at a number of wearable devices over the past few weeks, but there are countless more already on the market or ready to launch that we haven't even seen yet.  Here is a taste of the best wearable devices available.

1. Nike+ FuelBand SE: Nike’s second gel band is a single, universal way to measure all kinds of activities, ranging from your morning workout to a big night out, giving constant feedback to help you move more and better!


2. Google Glass: Definitely one of the most popular wearable gadgets, with this product Google has gone beyond any other wearable device by creating an entire new category of glasses, whereas other products have been focusing on pursuing ways to improve their actual devices’ functionality.


3. Nike TR1+: Considered the most intelligent training shoes in the market! Nike TR1+ features embedded sensors, which track your every step and sync the information to whichever device you choose. These shoes help you constantly improve your workout.

4. Jawbone UP24: This wristband allows you to sleep better, by tracking your movement and sleep in the background. The Up system is completed with an App that displays your data, lets you add relevant data like meals and mood, and finally provides insights that keep you moving forward.


5. Pebble Smart: This smart watch places critical apps and notifications (i.e. track your runs or get notified when your favorite team scores) on your wrist, giving you immediate access to what is most important.


6. GoPro HERO3: Aimed at sports enthusiasts and outdoorsy types, GoPro is considered the “world’s most versatile camera”. It makes life easy to document and allows you to share your life’s most extreme experiences.


7. Skulpt Aim: is a body composition and muscle quality analyzer that tells your body fat percentage as well as muscular fitness.


8. NeuroOn: This device is aimed at helping people achieve polyphasic sleep. That means that you can sleep less and more efficiently.


9. Smarty Ring: Crafted from allergy-free surgical grade stainless steel and bearing an LED display on the front, Smarty Ring delivers all of your notifications and gives you a good deal of control over your smartphone as well. It is a lighter version of a modern smart watch.


10. Vigo: is a gadget that can tell when you’re most alert, when you’re a little fatigued, and when you straight up need to take a break. “Vigo makes it easy to be alert when you  need to be.”

Vigo 

This list will undoubtedly change, probably within the next few days, as more and more technology adapts to the human body, but for now let's admire what we have and prepare for what the future will bring.  

Monday, May 5, 2014

我发誓,他们绝对可以穿戴!

智能袜子

是的,他们绝对存在。智能袜子不是那些典型的黑色袜子。他们内部装载了RFID芯片,帮助你对袜子配对,检查袜子是否褪色。这些智能袜子并不便宜,10双要189美元。


智能睡衣


智能睡衣, 一个来自Idaho的初创公司, 设计了一对能够互动的睡衣。睡衣上打印着一些点点,类似于QR代码。使用你的智能手机,扫描这些点点来下载一个睡前的床边故事。 一个免费的软件甚至可以讲述一些神话故事。智能睡衣的零售价为25美元,专门为1到8岁的小男孩和小女孩而设计。


Nike Hyperdunk+


运动员总是希望挑战他们自己,有了Nike Hyperdunk+, 篮球运动员可以追踪他们的速度,跳跃的高度,以及一些综合的指标。这些信息通过一些在鞋里的传感器传输到你的智能手机上。


互动T-Shirts (我自己就有一件 :-)  在夜店里最棒的装备)



谁说智能穿戴设备都很复杂和昂贵,有些时候,一个简单的智能穿戴设备也可以吸引很多眼球。Geeky T-shirts并不是新的事物,但是你只要装入几节电池,在你胸前,就会有和音乐一起跳跃的节奏

最后,依我看来,未来的穿戴设备将会比Google眼睛或者苹果Iwatch更加多样化,人性化, 他们将会非常的具有创新性,更加贴近你的生活,他们会和传统行业产生很多的交织,共鸣和火花。.下次当你打算开办你自己的公司,也许可穿戴设备会是一个不错的机会!

Sunday, May 4, 2014

I swear, they are absolutely wearable!


Smarter Socks

Yes, these are real. Smarter Socks aren't your typical black socks. These are equipped with an RFID chip that helps you ensure each pair has a match and that their color hasn't faded. These socks don't come cheap. 1 delivery of 10 pairs with a sock sorter for $189.

Smart PJs


Smart PJs, a startup from Idaho, has designed a pair of interactive pajamas for kids. The PJs have a printed-dot design that works much like a QR code. Using your smartphone, scan the dot patterns to download a bedtime story on your device's screen. A free app can even recite the tales aloud. The pajamas retail for $25 and are available for both boys and girls, from ages 1 to 8.


Nike Hyperdunk+


Athletes always want to improve themselves, and with this pair of Nike Hyperdunk+basketball players can monitor their speed, jump height and their overall game performance. There are sensors on the shoe that transmit information to your smartphone via bluetooth.


Interactive T-Shirts (I have one of these myself :-), best outfit for your night club party)



Who says wearable technology has to be complicated and expensive, sometimes, a simply wearable can also attract lot of eye balls as well. Geeky T-shirts aren’t exactly new, but put in some electronics, a few AA batteries, turn down the lights and you can actually have an equalizer dancing on your chest, reacting to the sounds around you.

At the end, in my opinion, future wearable technology products will be way more diversified and wearable than Google Glass or iWatch, they will be extremely innovative and close to your daily life, and there are lot of synergies to be realized between technology companies and traditional wearable product companies. So next time when you think about a startup, maybe this is a good option for you!