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06Jan/17

New alcohol-sensing wearable tracks blood alcohol content

January 6, 2017Food and DrinkAlcoholism, Ambient intelligence, Blood alcohol content, Classes of computers, Computing, Distributed computing architecture, Drinking culture, Fashion accessories, Health/Medical/Pharmaceuticals, Human behavior, Human–computer interaction, Internet of things, Milo Sensors, Promise, Rage, Ubiquitous computing, Wearable, Wearable computer, Wearable devicessmbale

Wearables are all the rage these days, and now there’s one that promises to turn most of us into responsible alcoholics.
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17May/16

Samsung Patents Smartwatch

Samsung patent describes smartwatch that could project its interface onto nearby surfaces

May 17, 2016MobileAndroid, Company: Samsung Elec, Computing, Distributed computing architecture, Human–computer interaction, NEXT MEDIA, Samsung, Smartwatches, Sony SmartWatch, South Korea, Technology/Internet, Ubiquitous computing, Wearable computers, Wearable devices, Wearable technologysmbale

A recently discovered Samsung patent shows a smartwatch that can project its interface onto any nearby surface, addressing a key limitation of the smartwatch screen.
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09May/16

Future Interfaces Group's latest technology, called SkinTrack

New technology turns your skin into smartwatch touchscreen

May 9, 2016MobileARM Holdings, Distributed computing architecture, HP TouchPad, Human–computer interaction, Mobile computers, Pebble Time, Personal digital assistants, Qualcomm Toq, Smartwatches, Sony SmartWatch, Technology/Internet, Touchpad, Touchscreen, Ubiquitous computing, Wearable computers, Wearable devices, WebOSsmbale

A team of scientists have developed a new technology that can make the skin on your arm and hand act like a touchpad for a smartwatch. Continue reading →

17Mar/16

Swiss watchmakers

Swiss watchmakers change tack to embrace smartwatches

March 17, 2016TechnologyApple, Basel, China, Commerzbank, Company: Reuters, Computing, de grisogono, Distributed computing architecture, Google, Heuer, Hublot, Human–computer interaction, Intel, Italy, Japan, Jean-Claude Biver, Peter Dixon, Russia, Samsung Electronics, Smartwatch, South Korea, Swatch Group, Switzerland, TAG Heuer, Thiebaud, Ubiquitous computing, United States, Watch, Wearable computers, Wearable devicessmbale

Swiss watchmakers, who once dismissed smartwatches as short-lived gadgets, are now racing to grab a share of a fast-growing market

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06Jul/15

Mood-changing wearable tech sets pulses racing

July 6, 2015InnovationAmbient intelligence, Andreas Bilicki, Chemistry, Crystallography, Distributed computing architecture, Fashion accessories, Gemstones, Human–computer interaction, Information science, Internet of things, JACK HOOPER, kickstarter, London, Nell Bennett, Perception, Pulse, Stock, TEAM TURQUOISE, Technology/Internet, Turquoise, Ubiquitous computing, United Kingdom, Watch, Wearable, Wearable computer, Wearable devices, Wearable technologysmbale

Doppel is a new breed of wearable device, one that its developers say can actually change the wearer’s mood by delivering a tactile beat to their wrist. Matthew Stock reports.
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26Mar/15

Hungarian smart bracelet allows wearer to change design

March 26, 2015InnovationBracelet, Budapest, Computing, Distributed computing architecture, Fashion accessories, Human–computer interaction, Hungary, Jewellery, Mobile computers, Near field communication, Reka Kovacs, Tago arc, Ubiquitous computing, Wearable computer, Wearable devicessmbale

Hungarian start-up introduces interactive jewellery that allows its user to change designs.
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23Mar/15

Xelflex smart fabric gives intelligent feedback for athletes

March 23, 2015InnovationAmbient intelligence, Cambridge, CAMBRIDGE CONSULTANTS, Clothing, Clothing industry, Distributed computing architecture, Duncan Smith, E-textiles, Emerging technologies, Fashion accessories, Fiber optic sensor, Fiber optics, Human–computer interaction, Internet of things, Manufacturing, Martin Brock, Optical fiber, optical fibre, Sensors, Technology, Technology/Internet, Textile, Ubiquitous computing, United Kingdom, Wearable technology, Xelflexsmbale

Xelflex is wearable technology that its inventor believes combines science with fashion. Using thread-like fibre-optic sensors stitched directly in the garment, athletic clothing using Xelflex technology aims to provide intelligent information to sports enthusiasts and improve their technique.

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20Mar/15

Tick-tech – time for new Swiss watch?

March 20, 2015InternetApple, Bulgari, Clothing, Computing, Culture, Distributed computing architecture, Entertainment/Culture, Google, Horology, Human–computer interaction, Intel, Jean Christophe Babin, Luxury brands, Measurement, Smart Watch, Smartwatch, Switzerland, TAG Heuer, Technology/Internet, Ubiquitous computing, Watch, Watchmaker, Wearable computers, Wearable devices, Wearable technologysmbale

(EVO) – Few places can claim to have as much time as Basel.

But then the Swiss city is hosting the world’s most important watch show, kicking off this year not with a bang, but with a beep.

“Smart” is the key word here.
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