Many probably wonder what Steve Jobs is thinking right now about the future of Apple (RIP). Late last year, Tim Cook announced what he and Apple investors thought would be an innovative huge hit in today’s market for tech wearables, the Apple Watch.
The fact is, though, the media is not impressed. Lukewarm would best describe the reception from most. Here are a few of the most prominent media takes on the new watch.… Read More
Wearable computing technology is introducing a new era in which smaller and smaller intelligent devices are making communications and apps even more personal. Smart watches are the latest hot innovation in this trend.
In addition to changing the way people view and use their wrist watches, smart watches and watch phones promise a whole lot more convenience than a phone.
Nevertheless, the best smart watches today are still basically extensions of your smartphone. So if you are looking to get one, you really should choose your smartphone first.
Currently there are a lot of companies fighting for the pole position on your wrist, ranging from large corporations like Samsung, LG and Apple to upstarts like Martian and Pebble. Even though they all … Read More
Back in 1985, when I was 12 years old, my father (an engineer) brought home a watch we’d both seen in the James Bond film, Octopussy, together: the Seiko TV Watch. It was known at the time as “the world’s smallest TV” (I learned that the Guinness Book of World Records named it that in 1984). It made a real impression on me at the time. I thought my father was the coolest.
The other day, I saw Octopussy again and thought I’d go check the attic to see if the unit Dad bought was still with his stuff in my attic. Yes it was – and it was still in the original packaging!.
After researching online for a few hours, here’s what I learned about the first smart watch I ever owned … Read More