11 wearable devices presented on # MWC2014
February 27 ended the largest exhibition dedicated to mobile technology - MWC in Barcelona.
It presented a mass of mobile innovations and interesting technologies.
We were interested in everything related to “wearable electronics” and “Internet of things”.
Availability and price: April 11, 2014. Then the price will be announced.
Compatibility: Dozens of Samsung Galaxy devices.
What is it? Samsung Gear 2 is a smart watch capable of displaying notifications from your smartphone. They can also be used as a fitness tracker, thanks to the integrated pedometer and heart rate monitor. Unlike the Samsung Gear of the first generation, the new watches are created on the Tizen platform, not Android.
Advantages: Gear 2 have a built-in heart rate monitor. They have a built-in IR transmitter (for controlling equipment). Waterproof. Lighter and thinner than the Galaxy Gear and on the wrist look much better. The watch strap can be easily replaced with any other diameter of 22 mm. The work hours are increased to 2-3 days.
Disadvantages: Only compatible with Galaxy devices. Still large enough.
Availability and price: April 11, 2014. Then the price will be announced. It is known only that it will be cheaper than Gear 2.
Compatibility: Dozens of Samsung Galaxy devices.
What is it? Samsung Gear 2 Neo is an analogue of Gear 2, but without a camera. The case is made of polycarbonate (unlike metal Gear 2), which makes it even easier to Gear 2.
Advantages: Same as Gear 2, plus less weight (55 grams in Neo VS 68 grams Gear 2).
Disadvantages: Only compatible with Galaxy devices. Still large enough.
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Availability and price: April 11, 2014. Then the price will be announced.
Compatibility: Samsung Galaxy family of devices.
What is it? Samsung Gear Fit is a fitness bracelet that can display notifications from your smartphone. Measures pulse, analyzes sleep cycles and physical activity. Works on Real-time OS (not Tizen and not Android). Unlike the Gear 2 smart watch, it does not have a microphone and a camera.
Pros : Gear Fit has a built-in heart rate monitor, sleep tracker and pedometer. Incredibly lightweight (only 27 grams). Bright AMOLED display 1.84 inches diagonal. Work time: 3-5 days.
Disadvantages: Underdeveloped ecosystem of applications. Compatible with Galaxy devices only.
I note that Gear Fit received the award "Best Mobile Device".
Read more about Gear Fit .
Availability and price: March 2014. The price in Europe is 99 euros (on the morning of March 3 it was about 5,000 rubles).
Compatibility: Devices on Android 4.4.
What is it? Sony Smartband is a fitness tracker capable of displaying notifications from your smartphone.
A unique bracelet idea in using the Lifelog mobile app with a tracker. By pressing the button on the bracelet, you can create a “bookmark” and the application will remember where you were and with whom, sort the photos taken in this place and collect a brief summary of the time and place of the event. All data stored in the application is displayed as a visual journal of your life.
Pros: Minimalistic design. The bracelet fits comfortably on your wrist. Water resistant. Availability of NFC chip for interfacing with other devices.
Disadvantages: Lack of display. To view any information you need to get a smartphone.
List of Sony Smartband features:
Smartwatch 2 smartwatch is not a novelty, but the MWC version was demonstrated with a Garmin version of the watch, which allows you to turn the Sony Smartwatch 2 into a navigator.
I note that in the clock itself, no changes have occurred.
The Garmin Xperia Edition application is installed on Sony’s Android smartphone and transmits navigation data to the watch via bluetooth.
The application itself is free, there are paid features, such as speed alerts, directions in which lane to move, traffic information and integration with social media. The listed features will be available for $ 2.95 per month after 30 days of test access.
All that can be done from the clock is to zoom in or out the map area.
Nymi bracelet was announced in the fall of 2013 , but the company timed the collection of pre-orders for devices to the MWC exhibition in Barcelona. Make a request for a bracelet for $ 79 . At the time of writing, almost 7,000 people have pre-ordered the device.
Availability and price: Second quarter of 2014. Price from $ 99 (about 4000 rubles).
Compatibility: Declared compatibility with iOS, Android, Mac and PC.
What is it? Bionim Nymi - a bracelet that uses your body and heartbeat data to create a unique digital signature that can be used to unlock various personal electronic systems and equipment (for example, open a car or a door lock, save you from entering the pin code of a credit card, and more) .
The Bionim team provides SDK documentation and actively gathers developers to create applications for Nymi.
Availability and price: Second quarter of 2014. 99 euros (on the morning of March 3 it was about 5,000 rubles).
Compatibility: Devices on Android (2.3 and higher) and iOS (5.0 and higher).
What is it? TalkBand B1 is a combine from a fitness tracker and bluetooth headset. As a fitness tracker, it has a 1.4-inch non-touch OLED display. Tracks movement, calorie consumption and the number of hours of sleep.
A distinctive feature is the fact that you can pull out the tracker itself and use it as a headset (receive and make calls).
Advantages: The unique functionality of the hybrid allows you to reduce the number of devices that you need to carry. The strap has a built-in USB connector for recharging.
Disadvantages: The design of the bluetooth headset is made on an average level. The strap is difficult to wear, and the work of the fastener raises concerns.
At MWC, Mio introduced the “female” version of its ALPHA Mio. The new version features a purple frame around the screen and a shorter strap, designed for a narrow female wrist.
Availability and price: April 2014. 7990 rubles.
Compatibility: iOS 5.0 and higher, Android 4.3 and higher.
What is it? Mio ALPHA - heart rate monitor does not require the use of a chest belt. Unlike Gear Fit, the ALPHA functionality is limited only to active running workouts.
Advantages: Pulse measurement at speeds up to 25 km / h. Battery life up to a month in standby mode and up to 10 workouts.
Disadvantages: Relatively high price. Clearance for iOS platform.
They wrote about these glasses in 2012 , appeared in free sale in January 2014 at a price of $ 1000 .
Availability and Price: On sale. $ 1000 (about 40,000 rubles) in the official store.
Compatibility: Devices on Android (2.3 and higher) and iOS (5.0 and higher).
What is it? Vuzix M100 - smart points on Android, providing access to the mass of data.
With the help of pre-installed applications, you can record and play photos and videos, receive notifications of meetings and events, manage your calendar and work with data from your phone. According to the developers, the M100 is compatible with thousands of Android applications.
The company Ion Eyewear presented a prototype of smart glasses that allow you to receive color notifications about new messages, letters and any other changes in the digital environment and control your smartphone or PC.
Availability and price: May 2014. The price will be announced at the start of sales.
Compatibility: Android, iOS, Mac and PC.
What is it? WeOn Glasses - glasses that can be connected to a smartphone or PC and set up receiving of new messages, notifications from WhatsApp, Facebook and any other services. Glasses use Bluetooth 4.0 LE to transfer data.
When connected to a PC or Mac, with the help of glasses you can control the presentation slides. Or use WeOn as a remote shutter for taking photos. The developers promise to provide the SDK in the near future, so the potential of using glasses is limited only by the imagination of the developer.
The glasses have a “radar” mode, which is a voice signal that is customizable on the glasses and is used to search for them.
The same team works on the glasses, which makes Cartier glasses (we are waiting for the horse price tag because of this). They will be available in the same style at the start of sales. Battery life has not yet been announced, but the manufacturer promises that, using the Bluetooth 4.0 LE protocol, it will take weeks.
The price of the device will be comparable to a pair of stylish glasses (we assume that we are talking about $ 500-1000 for one glasses). Points will begin to be sold in the UK and the USA in May 2014.
Alcatel has released his fitness bracelet. It will be sold complete with the flagship line of smartphones Alcatel - IdolX.
In the bracelet itself, nothing remarkable can be noted. Another “smart pedometer” with a funny title story. Initially, the bracelet was called Smartband, but Sony ahead of Alcatel, announcing its bracelet with the same name at CES in Las Vegas.
Bracelet urgently had to rename.
New "wearable electronics" on # MWC2014. Day One (Samsung Gear 2, Samsung Gear 2 Neo, Huawei Talkband B1, Sony SmartBand SWR10 review)
Samsung introduced the Gear Fit fitness bracelet at # MWC2014
Eldar Murtazin's visit report # MWC2014
As part of the MWC, a small startup from Boston introduced Spritz technology that allows you to read at a speed of more than 500 words per minute. On Habré there was news . A detailed review of technology on iguides.ru .
It presented a mass of mobile innovations and interesting technologies.
We were interested in everything related to “wearable electronics” and “Internet of things”.
Samsung Gear 2
Availability and price: April 11, 2014. Then the price will be announced.
Compatibility: Dozens of Samsung Galaxy devices.
What is it? Samsung Gear 2 is a smart watch capable of displaying notifications from your smartphone. They can also be used as a fitness tracker, thanks to the integrated pedometer and heart rate monitor. Unlike the Samsung Gear of the first generation, the new watches are created on the Tizen platform, not Android.
Advantages: Gear 2 have a built-in heart rate monitor. They have a built-in IR transmitter (for controlling equipment). Waterproof. Lighter and thinner than the Galaxy Gear and on the wrist look much better. The watch strap can be easily replaced with any other diameter of 22 mm. The work hours are increased to 2-3 days.
Disadvantages: Only compatible with Galaxy devices. Still large enough.
Samsung Gear 2 Neo
Availability and price: April 11, 2014. Then the price will be announced. It is known only that it will be cheaper than Gear 2.
Compatibility: Dozens of Samsung Galaxy devices.
What is it? Samsung Gear 2 Neo is an analogue of Gear 2, but without a camera. The case is made of polycarbonate (unlike metal Gear 2), which makes it even easier to Gear 2.
Advantages: Same as Gear 2, plus less weight (55 grams in Neo VS 68 grams Gear 2).
Disadvantages: Only compatible with Galaxy devices. Still large enough.
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Samsung gear fit
Availability and price: April 11, 2014. Then the price will be announced.
Compatibility: Samsung Galaxy family of devices.
What is it? Samsung Gear Fit is a fitness bracelet that can display notifications from your smartphone. Measures pulse, analyzes sleep cycles and physical activity. Works on Real-time OS (not Tizen and not Android). Unlike the Gear 2 smart watch, it does not have a microphone and a camera.
Pros : Gear Fit has a built-in heart rate monitor, sleep tracker and pedometer. Incredibly lightweight (only 27 grams). Bright AMOLED display 1.84 inches diagonal. Work time: 3-5 days.
Disadvantages: Underdeveloped ecosystem of applications. Compatible with Galaxy devices only.
I note that Gear Fit received the award "Best Mobile Device".
Read more about Gear Fit .
Sony Smartband SWR10
Availability and price: March 2014. The price in Europe is 99 euros (on the morning of March 3 it was about 5,000 rubles).
Compatibility: Devices on Android 4.4.
What is it? Sony Smartband is a fitness tracker capable of displaying notifications from your smartphone.
A unique bracelet idea in using the Lifelog mobile app with a tracker. By pressing the button on the bracelet, you can create a “bookmark” and the application will remember where you were and with whom, sort the photos taken in this place and collect a brief summary of the time and place of the event. All data stored in the application is displayed as a visual journal of your life.
Pros: Minimalistic design. The bracelet fits comfortably on your wrist. Water resistant. Availability of NFC chip for interfacing with other devices.
Disadvantages: Lack of display. To view any information you need to get a smartphone.
List of Sony Smartband features:
- The Lifelog app recognizes when you walk, run, ride a bike or train / car, and also tracks the cycles of your dreams.
- Set goals and get notified of how many steps you need to go / run and drive to fulfill the goal
- The application tracks the weather change and warns the user.
- Keep in mind the important moments of life using the function "Lifelog bookmarks"
- Press the Life Bookmark button on your SmartBand and everything that happens around you will be saved forever.
- Waterproof
- Core sensor can be removed and used offline
- LED lights
- Vibration when you receive calls, sms and other notifications
- Play, pause and rewind music tracks using your SmartBand
- Battery life time up to 5 days.
Sony Smartwatch 2 and Garmin application
Smartwatch 2 smartwatch is not a novelty, but the MWC version was demonstrated with a Garmin version of the watch, which allows you to turn the Sony Smartwatch 2 into a navigator.
I note that in the clock itself, no changes have occurred.
The Garmin Xperia Edition application is installed on Sony’s Android smartphone and transmits navigation data to the watch via bluetooth.
The application itself is free, there are paid features, such as speed alerts, directions in which lane to move, traffic information and integration with social media. The listed features will be available for $ 2.95 per month after 30 days of test access.
All that can be done from the clock is to zoom in or out the map area.
Bionim nymi
Nymi bracelet was announced in the fall of 2013 , but the company timed the collection of pre-orders for devices to the MWC exhibition in Barcelona. Make a request for a bracelet for $ 79 . At the time of writing, almost 7,000 people have pre-ordered the device.
Availability and price: Second quarter of 2014. Price from $ 99 (about 4000 rubles).
Compatibility: Declared compatibility with iOS, Android, Mac and PC.
What is it? Bionim Nymi - a bracelet that uses your body and heartbeat data to create a unique digital signature that can be used to unlock various personal electronic systems and equipment (for example, open a car or a door lock, save you from entering the pin code of a credit card, and more) .
The Bionim team provides SDK documentation and actively gathers developers to create applications for Nymi.
Huawei TalkBand B1
Availability and price: Second quarter of 2014. 99 euros (on the morning of March 3 it was about 5,000 rubles).
Compatibility: Devices on Android (2.3 and higher) and iOS (5.0 and higher).
What is it? TalkBand B1 is a combine from a fitness tracker and bluetooth headset. As a fitness tracker, it has a 1.4-inch non-touch OLED display. Tracks movement, calorie consumption and the number of hours of sleep.
A distinctive feature is the fact that you can pull out the tracker itself and use it as a headset (receive and make calls).
Advantages: The unique functionality of the hybrid allows you to reduce the number of devices that you need to carry. The strap has a built-in USB connector for recharging.
Disadvantages: The design of the bluetooth headset is made on an average level. The strap is difficult to wear, and the work of the fastener raises concerns.
Mio ALPHA Indigo
At MWC, Mio introduced the “female” version of its ALPHA Mio. The new version features a purple frame around the screen and a shorter strap, designed for a narrow female wrist.
Availability and price: April 2014. 7990 rubles.
Compatibility: iOS 5.0 and higher, Android 4.3 and higher.
What is it? Mio ALPHA - heart rate monitor does not require the use of a chest belt. Unlike Gear Fit, the ALPHA functionality is limited only to active running workouts.
Advantages: Pulse measurement at speeds up to 25 km / h. Battery life up to a month in standby mode and up to 10 workouts.
Disadvantages: Relatively high price. Clearance for iOS platform.
Smart glasses Vuzix M100
They wrote about these glasses in 2012 , appeared in free sale in January 2014 at a price of $ 1000 .
Availability and Price: On sale. $ 1000 (about 40,000 rubles) in the official store.
Compatibility: Devices on Android (2.3 and higher) and iOS (5.0 and higher).
What is it? Vuzix M100 - smart points on Android, providing access to the mass of data.
With the help of pre-installed applications, you can record and play photos and videos, receive notifications of meetings and events, manage your calendar and work with data from your phone. According to the developers, the M100 is compatible with thousands of Android applications.
Weon glasses
The company Ion Eyewear presented a prototype of smart glasses that allow you to receive color notifications about new messages, letters and any other changes in the digital environment and control your smartphone or PC.
Availability and price: May 2014. The price will be announced at the start of sales.
Compatibility: Android, iOS, Mac and PC.
What is it? WeOn Glasses - glasses that can be connected to a smartphone or PC and set up receiving of new messages, notifications from WhatsApp, Facebook and any other services. Glasses use Bluetooth 4.0 LE to transfer data.
When connected to a PC or Mac, with the help of glasses you can control the presentation slides. Or use WeOn as a remote shutter for taking photos. The developers promise to provide the SDK in the near future, so the potential of using glasses is limited only by the imagination of the developer.
The glasses have a “radar” mode, which is a voice signal that is customizable on the glasses and is used to search for them.
The same team works on the glasses, which makes Cartier glasses (we are waiting for the horse price tag because of this). They will be available in the same style at the start of sales. Battery life has not yet been announced, but the manufacturer promises that, using the Bluetooth 4.0 LE protocol, it will take weeks.
The price of the device will be comparable to a pair of stylish glasses (we assume that we are talking about $ 500-1000 for one glasses). Points will begin to be sold in the UK and the USA in May 2014.
Alcatel BOOMBand
Alcatel has released his fitness bracelet. It will be sold complete with the flagship line of smartphones Alcatel - IdolX.
In the bracelet itself, nothing remarkable can be noted. Another “smart pedometer” with a funny title story. Initially, the bracelet was called Smartband, but Sony ahead of Alcatel, announcing its bracelet with the same name at CES in Las Vegas.
Bracelet urgently had to rename.
Related Links:
New "wearable electronics" on # MWC2014. Day One (Samsung Gear 2, Samsung Gear 2 Neo, Huawei Talkband B1, Sony SmartBand SWR10 review)
Samsung introduced the Gear Fit fitness bracelet at # MWC2014
Eldar Murtazin's visit report # MWC2014
Bonus:
As part of the MWC, a small startup from Boston introduced Spritz technology that allows you to read at a speed of more than 500 words per minute. On Habré there was news . A detailed review of technology on iguides.ru .
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/214321/
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