CES 2015: Smart Electronics News for January 7

Today at CES even more interesting devices from the sphere of wearable electronics were presented, among which the Medgadgets highlights the top five:

• Smart Misfit Bolt lamp;
• Nabu X - inexpensive fitness bracelet from Razer;
• Intel Curie - energy efficient chip for wearable devices;
• An updated version of the infrared camera FLIR ONE;
• Smart watch from Guess.

Misfit Bolt - inexpensive smart-lamp from Misfit

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The company Misfit produces not only fitness bracelets. At CES, a smart lamp was presented that is controlled remotely, it has its own application (Android and iOS).

The application allows you to control the brightness of the lamp, color and, if you wish, the frequency of blinking (you never know, suddenly the party wants to do at home).

It is possible to adjust both one lamp, and to operate the whole system. The owner can program the lamp to change the mode of operation during the day or to turn on / off automatically when a person approaches.

The price of Misfit Bolt is about $ 50 per piece and $ 130 for a set of three pieces.

Nabu X - a new bracelet from Razer

Razer is actively engaged in the new wearable device market. Previously, the company released the Razer Nabu, and now the Razer X bracelet. Due to the fact that the bracelet does not have a display, its price was significantly reduced. So, for members of the Razer Insider community, this device costs $ 19.99. And for ordinary mortals - 49.99 US dollars.

The bracelet can warn about incoming calls and messages on the smartphone, as well as monitor the activity of the owner. In addition, the bracelet is waterproof and can be immersed in water to a depth of 1 m (approximately 30 minutes).

Intel Curie - a new hardware platform for smart electronics

Intel has introduced a new chip for smart electronics, including wearable devices. The new chip is so small that it can be used in devices whose size does not exceed the size of the button. In this case, the Intel Curie has a Bluetooth module and an accelerometer.

Intel Curie configuration:

• 80 KB of RAM SRAM;
• 384 KB of internal memory;
• 32-bit Intel Quark controller;
• Motion sensor, accelerometer;
• Bluetooth wireless module.

The first deliveries will be made in the second half of 2015.

Developers have improved the camera FLIR ONE

The thermal imager for the smartphone, the FLIR ONE infrared camera, has been improved by the developers. Now the resolution of the photos in the infrared spectrum has been increased, the device functionality has been increased. In addition, the opportunity to shoot time-lapse video and panoramic shots.

Guess Connect: a hybrid of luxury mechanical watches and electronics

The company Guess decided not to follow the trends of the new time, when the developers are trying to give the appearance of electronic devices mechanical watches. No, Guess added a few smart functions to a conventional mechanical watch. It is clear that this would be impossible without the use of electronics.

The watch Guess Connect has a small display for displaying text notifications, and a LED that indicates various events. The developers have also provided for the Bluetooth wireless module, which connects the watch with a smartphone or tablet.

There is even a microphone with a speaker, allowing you to give voice commands to your smartphone and listen to voice messages.

Well, and if the battery sits down - it does not matter, the mechanical clock will continue to work.