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8 myths about wearable tech | CNET News

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Wearable devices are predominantly technical fascinations at the moment, but they have widespread market potential — if misconceptions can be set straight.

The 8 myths discussed:

  1. Wearable devices are just another form factor for smartphones.
  2. Consumers will quickly embrace wearable tech.
  3. Wearable devices are standalone products.
  4. The wearable market is new.
  5. The wearable market will remain a niche.
  6. First to market is a can’t-miss winning formula.
  7. Power consumption and batteries will not be big issues.
  8. Wearable devices are secure.

Read: 8 myths about wearable tech | Business Tech – CNET News.

Socratic World Textbook, Berners-Lee Google Coalition for Cheap DW Internet, SCRIBD Founder Envisions E-Reading Wearables

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Socratic Is Creating a Textbook for the World, One Teacher Video at a Time | AllThingsD
Socratic today announced that it has raised $1.5 million from Spark Capital, Betaworks, John Maloney, Terrapin Bale, Chris Dixon and David Tisch. The company (formerly known as Vespr) aggregates and organizes video lessons (first, high school and college content; today, just chemistry and physics) so teachers and students can use them as resources.

Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Google lead coalition for cheaper internet [to the developing world] | The Bookseller
Cross-industry coalition aims to provide cheaper access in developing world, but analysts say service lacks support from ISPs.

Scribd Founder Envisions Google Glass-like Wearables For E-reading
“If we’re going to build hardware, the thing we want to do is build reading goggles, so you can do hands-free reading,” Adler says. “It’s a little bit of a crazy idea, and I think it’s a long way away for us, but there is already a number of e-readers out there, and I don’t think people need yet another device.”

10 Wearable Tech Gadgets Librarians (and everyone else!) Will Love | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org

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Wearable technology combines fashion and function in a way hitherto unheard of.  New and emerging devices are placing powerful computing abilities into the wardrobes of consumers.  The most recognizable of these emerging gadgets is Google Glass, (discussed below).  Here are 9 additional examples of wearable technologies that are truly unique:

Discussed:

  1. Replay Social Media Jeans
  2. Novero Bluetooth Necklaces
  3. Ruby Slippers
  4. Sesame Rings
  5. Recon Jet
  6. Sony SmartWatch 2
  7. Oculus Rift VR Goggles
  8. Hero3 Wearable Camera
  9. Tokyo University of Science Robot Suit
  10. Google Glass

Read: 10 Wearable Tech Gadgets Librarians (and everyone else!) Will Love | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org.

The rise of wearable technology [Infographic] | Guardian Professional

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The rise of wearable technology – infographic | Media Network | Guardian Professional

The rise of wearable technology – infographic | Media Network | Guardian Professional

How Wearable Computers Force Tech To Think Fashion | Fast Company

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How Wearable Computers Force Tech To Think Fashion | Fast Company | Business + Innovation

Run-n-Read keeps e-book text steady while you’re on the treadmill | Engadget

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Weartrons may help those athletic readers maintain their focus with its upcoming Run-n-Read peripheral. The clip-on device detects its wearer’s movements and compensates for them on a host Android or iOS device, keeping e-book text steady in the midst of a treadmill run. Owners can also tap the Run-n-Read to turn pages, and the gadget doubles as a pedometer in between reading sessions.

via Run-n-Read keeps e-book text steady while you’re on the treadmill | Engadget

See the Weartrons Run-n-Read crowdfunding campaign.

Why Big Tech Companies Are Going After Smart Watches | Mashable

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After two years of seeing smaller companies dabble with smart watches, the big tech companies have decided it’s time to enter the market.

Samsung and Qualcomm both unveiled their first connected watches this week, Sony recently updated its SmartWatch product and Google and Apple are both rumored to be prepping their own releases in the next year or so.

The smartphone war is heating up, but what exactly are these companies fighting for?

See the full story: Why Big Tech Companies Are Going After Smart Watches | Mashable.

Gadgets: Going Way Beyond Wearable Technology | Information Space

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These mediums of providing information are still exciting and brand new. The opportunities for devices that augment reality, capture life’s moments in real-time and improve on the function of smartphones are limitless, but what about when the the human body actually becomes one with the technology? I want to take a further look at technology that goes deeper than the surface of the skin.

See the full story: Gadgets: Going Way Beyond Wearable Technology | Information Space.

So what the heck is wearable tech, anyway? | CNET

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“Wearable tech” is the latest hot buzz phrase, and its been surging in consumer electronics circles. But despite how simple the label sounds on the surface, its a category thats extremely tricky to pin down.

Wearable Tech

See the full story: So what the heck is wearable tech, anyway? | Wearable tech – CNET Reviews.