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Tag: Wearable computer

Tag Archives: Wearable computer

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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10Feb/16

3-in-1 ‘wearable shelter’ for Syrian refugees

February 10, 2016InnovationAmbient intelligence, Ann Sophie Geay, Artificial objects, Bags, Bedding, Camping equipment, China, Clothing, Company: RCA, Culture, European Union, Germany, Harriet Harriss, Insulators, Jacket, kickstarter, London, London's Royal College of Art, Region: Middle East, Sleeping bag, Tent, Tyvek, United Kingdom, Wearable computer, Wearable devicessmbale

UK students have devised a three-in-one garment that quickly transforms from a jacket to a sleeping bag to a tent. They want their ‘wearable shelters’ to be distributed among refugees arriving in Europe.

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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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10Apr/15

Strong turnout, backlogs, as shoppers get to try Apple Watch

April 10, 2015MobileAlex Gauna, Apple Inc., Apple Store, Apple Watch, Computing, CUPERTINO, FITBIT, Human–computer interaction, IPhone, Leland Melvin, London, Mobile computers, Nancy Hardison, New York, Nicole Coffiel, Paris, Personal digital assistants, Piper Jaffray, Samsung, Smartwatch, Sony Corp, Tim Cook, Tokyo, Ubiquitous computing, United States, Wearable computer, Wearable devicessmbale

New watch draws crowds to Apple stores.

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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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