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History Of The Wearable Device

When Google Glass was revealed in 2013, the rest was history. Every brand in mobile phones, fitness, IT, sports, entertainment, and other industries wanted to release a wearable device from then on, which is why 2014 was dubbed the "Year of the Wearable." In the last quarter of 1975, Pulsar sold 100 limited edition 'wristwatch calculators,' which were made with 18-karat solid gold and priced $3,950 a pop. Wearable technology may be all the buzz in 2016, but the process of adding technology to day-to-day life has been done for centuries. According to Giordano da Rivalto, the earliest "smart glass" was commissioned by Roman Emperor Nero. The glasses were made of a metal frame and emerald lens, which reportedly helped in improving Nero's eyesight during fights from 54 AD to 68 AD. In 1907 Germany, Julius Neubronner invented the first GoPro-looking device and the sub-niche Pigeon Photography. He fitted several pigeons with an aluminum breast harness, which holds a miniature camera with timer mechanism that captures a single aerial-view photo. A high school student in the early 80s by the name of Steve Mann developed the first backpack computer with a camera viewfinder CRT equipped with the headset. Mann would go on to invent and pioneer many wearable techs related to photography, such as the first wearable wireless webcam in 1994. The X-games have a lot to thank mountain biker Mark Schulze, who installed a videocam to his helmet that led to the 1988 instructional videotape entitled "The Great Mountain Biking Video," ahead of many GoPro enthusiasts all over YouTube. In July 1979, Sony released the brand's historical 'Walkman,' its first portable cassette-tape player. By the early 1960s, the term wearable tech has not been coined yet but has been applied in countless inventions. Two MIT professors, Edward Thorp and Claude Shannon, designed, constructed, and tested the world's first wearable computer that could predict the outcome of roulette. In the 60s, the oldest HUD (head-up display) and virtual reality wearable devices were created by one person. In 1960, Cinematographer Morton Heilig invented a bulky chest-worn device called stereophonic television Head-Mounted Display (HMD), which combined his love for cinema with virtual reality. Two years later, he patented the VR simulator 4DX-like gadget he called "Sensorama Simulator" that consists of a vibrating seat, stereo speakers, handlebars, special effects like air blower, and a headset that generates certain odors to match the film's scene. From 2000 onwards, many wearable techs have popped up, from Bluetooth headsets to the 100% digital pacemaker Vitatron C-Series. The boom in fitness wearables can be traced back to Nike and Apple's collaboration of a fitness-tracking iPod, which is the inspiration behind Fitbit's first wearable fitness gadget. By 2012, one of the most popular Kickstarter success stories went to The Pebble customizable smartwatch after the founders made over $10 million. In 1884 New York, Cute Circuit's Electric Girls showed off one of the first applications of wearables in the fashion industry. Electric lights were embedded in a group of ballerinas' clothing. Wearable technology may be all the buzz in 2016, but the process of adding technology to day-to-day life has been done for centuries. Two MIT professors, Edward Thorp and Claude Shannon, designed, constructed, and tested the world's first wearable computer that could predict the outcome of roulette. In the 60s, the oldest HUD (head-up display) and virtual reality wearable devices were created by one person. The boom in fitness wearables can be traced back to Nike and Apple's collaboration of a fitness-tracking iPod, which is the inspiration behind Fitbit's first wearable fitness gadget. In 17th-century China, the oldest smart ring was designed with the smallest abacus you'll ever see.

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The Next Big Thing in Smart Watches

It seems that these types of personal devices are running out of fuel to lure consumers. The reason for this is the ongoing outburst of smart portable devices, primarily smartphones, and tablets. Now that it has become possible to miniaturize a host of electronic devices, watch manufacturers are tempted to transform personal watches to wearable computing devices. Pedestrian navigation can also lead the way to imbibe augmented reality features. At present, there is no certainty over the commercial availability of such a device. Several features of smartphones can be made compatible so that they can be offered in the next generation of personal gadgets. Already firms such as Pebble and WIMM One (now part of Google) have made a name for themselves by introducing devices that can communicate with a user's phone via the Bluetooth option. The ability to notify the user of an incoming call and display SMS straight on the watch screen is touted as favorable features. Patronized by Seiko (Japan), smartwatches have been in existence for around three decades. Early versions of smartwatches allowed a user to feed data, view different time zones, and perform a basic calculation. What is really on offer now? For the time being, technology firms are finding value in introducing smartphone connected watches. In 2013 there were three prominent launches including Samsung Galaxy Gear, Sony SmartWatch, and Qualcomm Toq. The start-up space will also be equally important to look out for, given the existence of crowd-funding platforms, such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo. While PH Technical Labs (funded through Kickstarter) is set to launch its HOT watch, Kreyos (funded through Indiegogo) will be launching its Meteor brand of the smart watch - both during the first half of 2014. Gesture control features, receiving and rejecting calls, sending SMS and receiving real-time notifications are becoming standard features for these types of interactive gadgets. How competitive is the market and whether the product can be mass-produced? The ability to notify the user of an incoming call and display SMS straight on the watch screen is touted as favorable features. Patronized by Seiko (Japan), smartwatches have been in existence for around three decades. Early versions of smartwatches allowed a user to feed data, view different time zones, and perform a basic calculation. Now that it has become possible to miniaturize a host of electronic devices, watch manufacturers are tempted to transform personal watches to wearable computing devices. Separately, the race to commercialize such an interactive gadget with unique features is eminent as combined efforts from manufacturers worldwide do indicate the fact that globally in 2014 smartwatches are expected to be sold in millions. These devices are likely to follow the suit of smartphones and can be expected to become a supplementary option for tech-savvy individuals looking out for portability and convenience in their personal gadgets. As a matter of fact, the global market has already become so highly competitive that firms such as MetaWatch are taking time to launch its Meta smartwatch in the latter half of 2014. By that time, the firm will ensure to grab a competitive advantage over its peers by moving beyond plastic bodies and offering dual hinge leather strap design. Pricing pressure will also push up the innovative efforts in this space to come up with novel features in a timepiece. Bigger firms like Samsung, Google and Apple will also be expected to utilize their mass marketing potential to offer competitively priced products in a market where a consumer can buy an interactive gadget in the range of US$ 150 to US$ 300. While PH Technical Labs (funded through Kickstarter) is set to launch its HOT watch, Kreyos (funded through Indiegogo) will be launching its Meteor brand of the smart watch - both during the first half of 2014.

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Sexy smart watch for ios

The two-way communicative watch phone was one of the gadgets which were a recurring feature in all of his comics. Probably the Dick Tracy comic book was the precursor to what we know as the smart watch today. Smart Watches: Treading through Time These watches have made its dominance mainly in the spy movies as an imperative tool for espionage. There were flickers about this technology at the beginning of this millennium when IBM came up with a Linux-based prototype for this kind of watches collaborating with the Citizen Watch Company. The mobile phone giants are bent on giving the concept of watch phone a big makeover this year. Be it Apple smart watch for ios, Google, Samsung or Sony, they are coming up with their own brand of smart watches which can take a market share from the already established tablets. We are expecting the smart watches or the watch phone to become a reality within a few days. There has been instances of the prototype of these watch phones way back in the 1970s by Japanese watch brands like the Seiko. Smart Watches: What to expect from them Smart Watch for ios This Fitness Tracker is suitable for all ages. Fitness tracker is compatible with both iphone and android mobiles. Samsung Galaxy Gear With inbuilt 4GB memory storage space, this watch can easily run small local apps which are necessary for the moment. With inbuilt Intelligent Personal Assistance such as S Voice, the user can easily give voice commands on the go. This contraption would definitely give mobile application developers the opportunity to build more apps specifically catering to the watch. Packed with a 1.6 inches image viewer which can produce resolutions 320 x 320 pixels, this smart watch has several things to offer to the users. With built-in microphone and speakers, the users would be able to talk directly with the help of the watch. One of the biggest drawbacks of the smart watch is that it's pairing can only be done with Galaxy Note 3, which is a new entrant to the Samsung Galaxy Family. Sony Smart Watch 2 With the first iteration of the Sony Smart Watch been a failure, but this time Sony has packed the phone with several goodies. One of the biggest drawbacks of Sony Smart watch is that it does not have the microphone and speaker compatibility. As a smart watch, the Sony's Smart Watch 2 is far less expensive than the Samsung's counterpart. With the 1.63 inch viewer, the Sony smart watch comes with a resolution of 220X176 pixels. The LCD screen of the watch prevents user's view to be washed out in the daylight. One of the biggest advantages of this watch is that it is dust or water-resistant similar to Sony's flagship mobile phone Xperia Z. Sony has incorporated the NFC technology with the smart watch. With NFC or the Near Field Technology, you would be able to find your phone in a jiffy if you misplace it. iWatch Or the Apple's Smart Watch As it is still in its pre-natal stage, it is much to be expected from Apple technologies. Hypothetically speaking, Apple would be incorporating several of its flagship products into the watch. Till now nothing has been revealed. Apple's version of the smart watch is still in the rumor stage. One thing is certain that the watch would be running on iOS7 or a higher version of Apple OS. Pebble We are expecting the smart watches or the watch phone to become a reality within a few days. There has been instances of the prototype of these watch phones way back in the 1970s by Japanese watch brands like the Seiko. There were flickers about this technology at the beginning of this millennium when IBM came up with a Linux-based prototype for this kind of watches collaborating with the Citizen Watch Company. Be it Apple smart watch for ios, Google, Samsung or Sony, they are coming up with their own brand of smart watches which can take a market share from the already established tablets. As a smart watch, the Sony's Smart Watch 2 is far less expensive than the Samsung's counterpart. Users have the prerogative of installing third-party Android or iOS applications into their pebbles. With a built pedometer this is definitely a must-have for fitness enthusiasts. Coming with a 1.26 inch e-paper display, Pebble is considered as one of the biggest contenders against the smart phone giants such as Sony, Samsung and probably, Apple. The Pebble is a package which comprises email and message notifications, SMS and incoming calls, calendar reminders, Facebook, Whatsapp as well as Google Voice to name a few. One of the biggest advantages of this smart device is that, it can get acclimatized with both Android and Apple. With so many smart watches on the role, the traditional watchmakers are also taking a plunge into this changing trend. They are getting over the marketing myopia inculcated by traditional watch-making and taking the bandwagon along with the modern watch makers. As for few last words before finishing-only time will tell the tale.

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Where Is The Best gps dog collar?

GPS technology has been around now for more than 15 years. Within the last 5 years, the ability to track vehicles and people has become available to the general public. Small GPS tracking devices can be placed on just about anything including dogs. These units use cell phone technology to report the location, speed, and direction of the GPS tracker. These small devices allow just about anyone to make a GPS dog Collar. GPS tracking service companies will then provide you with a real-time map for the tracker's location on your laptop computer or cell phone. The problem is that you do not want to be carrying a laptop with you while you walking or hunting your dog. An additional more serious problem with this system is that you can not always run your dog in an area with good cell phone coverage. Without good coverage, you can not have the real-time mapping of your dog's location. Keeping track of your dog when it is off its leash can be nerve-racking at best. One minute the dog is at your side and the next it is gone. You call but the dog does not return. Panic sets in and you rush about looking everywhere. If you are adjacent to large tracts of wild lands it may take you some time to locate your dog and in some case, your best friend is never found. For many people, this is like losing a child with all its grief and anguish. Hunting and large dog breeds must be allowed to run. Keeping them on a lead all the time is at best cruelty. New technology in the form of a GPS dog collar that tracks your dog may be the answer. Recently Garmin developed new technology that allows you to easily use a GPS dog collar to track your dog. The new system is called the Garmin Astro 220 GPS dog tracking system. This system is built around its handheld model 60CSX GPS receiver. The Astro 220 has all the capability of the 60CSX and in addition, has a radio receiver. The DF-20 tracking systems GPS dog collar has a transmitter that sends location, speed, and direction back to the handheld receiver. The unit then displays the information on a screen that can be layered with various maps including topo and street maps. It provides a compass bearing to your dog and also provides information on what your dog is actually doing including sitting, standing, running or pointing. Really pretty neat stuff. As long as the GPS dog collar's transmitter is within range of the handheld receiver you will know exactly where your dog is. Many people are reporting that the unit has a range of about 5 miles. If you own a hunting dog like a beagle or bear hound that ranges miles from you it can be hard to hear the cry of the chase especially on windy days or if the dogs are in heavy cover. In the past, the full cry of the chase and barking treed were the only way to keep track of these expensive dogs. Technology in the form of telemetry was developed for a wildlife biologist to help them track wild animals they were managing and studying. These small radios were placed on the animal with straps and ties that disintegrated and fell off over time. A directional radio receiver was used to pinpoint the location of the radio and the animal that was carrying it. Bear, coon, lion and rabbit hunters who loved the chase soon began to see the value of this technology allowing them to keep track of there expensive hunting dogs. The problem with this system was that this system did not tell you how far the animal was from you and in order to locate an exact fix more than one directional receiver was required. Never the less it was a great improvement and one that is still used today in many parts of the world.

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Why My activity and sleep tracker Is Better Than Yours

What is the Fitbit Ultra Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker?

When you are climbing the stairs or hills as it has four motion sensors in the body of the gadget, the altimeter is able to identify. When the device is put close to your body it is able to detect small movements, even when you sleep.

The Fitbit Ultra Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker is a great fitness and motivational tool. By using a new technology that helps it to sense in 3D it is able to track many different stats that will help you excel and meet goals in your daily routine and fitness.

At nighttime, you do not want to wear a device on your hip so it comes with a handy wrist strap so that you can wear it at night comfortably.

What Can You Track with the Device?

The Fitbit Ultra gadget tracks the following:

Steps taken

Distance covered

Number/flight of stairs taken

Calories burnt

Total hours of sleep

Number of times you woke up in the night

What Do You Get With the Free Software?

The Fitbit Ultra also comes with free online software that helps you to visually track your progress and goals over time. By using the software you will be able to track:

You don't even have to link up the Fitbit and software manually. Since the Fitbit is a wireless device whenever you go within 15 feet of your computer they will automatically sync up and your data will be transferred and uploaded to your Fitbit account. By doing this automatically you will not forget to upload it manually which makes it easier to fulfill your goals.

Calories eaten

Percentage of protein, carbs, and fat

See your stats in graphs and compare the data over any given timeframe

Earn badges

Compete against your friends in online challenges

Get support and motivation from the forum.

Set up weekly goals

No monthly fee

Automatic Updates

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GPS Pet Collar Locate your Lost Pet

Keeping track of your dog when it is off its leash can be nerve-racking at best. One minute the dog is at your side and the next it is gone. You call but the dog does not return. Panic sets in and you rush about looking everywhere.

Panic sets in and you rush about looking everywhere. If you are adjacent to large tracts of wild lands it may take you some time to locate your dog and in some cases, your best friend is never found. For many people, this is like losing a child with all its grief and anguish. Hunting and large dog breeds must be allowed to run. Keeping them on a lead all the time is at best cruelty. New technology in the form of a GPS dog collar that tracks your dog may be the answer.

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Tested In Depth Pebble Watch Fitness

Check the best SMART WATCHES 2017 : SMART WATCHES Designed to make your life easier, smart watches provide personalized notifications and downloadable apps to keep you in the loop when you’re on the go. Samsung Gear Fit Fitness Tracker and Smartwatch for Samsung Devices (US Warranty) – Black

Pebble Smartwatch for iPhone and Android (Black)

Pebble Steel Smart Watch for iPhone and Android Devices (Brushed Stainless)

Samsung Gear 2 Neo Smartwatch – Black (US Warranty)

Motorola Moto 360 – Black Leather Smart Watch

Casio Unisex STB-1000-1CF “OmniSync Sports” Bluetooth-Enabled SmartWatch

Samsung Gear 2 Neo Smartwatch – Gray (US Warranty)

Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch- Retail Packaging – Jet Black

Pebble Steel Smart Watch for iPhone and Android Devices (Black Matte)

Motorola Moto 360 – Stone Leather Smart Watch

Pebble Smart Watch for iPhone and Android Devices (White)

Samsung Gear 2 Smartwatch – Silver/Black (US Warranty)

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The LG G Watch, Apple iWatch, Samsung Gear Live, Pebble Steel and Samsung Gear 2 are the dominating smartwatches of 2014. With Pebble OS, Samsung’s Tizen, and now Android Wear being the most popular smartwatch operating systems. We are left with quite a few different watches to choose from. In this video we look at the most popular smartwatches of mid 2014. Let us know what you think about smartwatches, do you own one? Are you holding out for an Apple watch? Leave your comments below! top new smartwatches,the best smartwatches,pebble vs android wear,android wear vs galaxy gear,top 5 smartwatches,android wear review,lg g watch,samsung gear live

See the Best of the Pebble Watch Fitness Family

Track heart price, actions, rest, calories, and also exercises with Pebble Health physical fitness monitoring. Live in the heart of the activity.

24/7 Heart Rate Monitor – Take your pulse automatically. Smart Fitness Tracker – Track actions, calories, runs, as well as long strolls on the fly. Rest Tracking and also Recovery – Count complete Zs as well as deep rest. When you’re freshened, shaking wise alarm systems wake you. Voice Actions- Speak your mind with the integrated microphone as well as voice dictation. All Notifications- Get all your application signals: messages, calls, occasions, breaks … whatever you desire. Personalize to infinity- Unlock over 10,000 physical fitness, performance, control, as well as video gaming applications as well as see faces.

Track heart rate, actions, rest, calories, and also exercises with Pebble Health physical fitness monitoring. Go the range with huge battery life, 30m water resistance, and also a mic for voice activities. Live in the heart of the activity.

Water immune to 30 meters Battery life approximately 7 days Constantly on, black-and-white ePaper fluid crystal display screen with LED backlight Integrated microphone for voice notes and also fast replies Functions with apple iphone FOUR and also more recent gadgets running iphone 8 or above Functions with all Android tools running 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or over that assistance Bluetooth LE

See the Best of the Pebble Watch Fitness Family

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Fitbit Activity and Sleep Tracker

Click here for the best activity tracker watch Stay with the program. You can self-motivated to achieve goals with the right activity watch. It’s important to take small steps, especially if you have failed to reach goals in the past. Because that’s how long it takes to develop new habits, the 30-day period is important. The next goal can be a bit more ambitious. Research a way to track activity designed to reach your goal (for example, steps were taken, stairs climbed, miles run). Sharing that progress on Facebook or with your friends in a phone message or in a contest with your peers provides an additional catalyst to achieve your goal. Research a way to track activity designed to reach your goal (for example, steps were taken, stairs climbed, miles run). Progression toward a goal, no matter how small, motivates most people. Sharing that progress on Facebook or with your friends in a phone message or in a contest with your peers provides an additional catalyst to achieve your goal. On the days you’ve agreed to walk for 15 minutes, strap on the activity tracker watch and start walking either outdoors or on the DVD you had ready to go. Make a note of how you feel about your goal on that particular day. If you miss a day, don’t beat yourself up, move on to the next mini-walkathon. Doing exercise with someone else helps goal achievement for some people. If you are competitive, you can compete with others in a leaderboard using the Fitness Force. Pick a small goal – say you’ll walk 15 minutes per day for a month, 5 days a week. Make a note of how you feel about your goal on that particular day. It’s important to take small steps, especially if you have failed to reach goals in the past. Pick a small goal – say you’ll walk 15 minutes per day for a month, 5 days a week. You can pop in a walking DVD if you live in an area where it’s cold and you can’t face the outdoors. And no, the DVD doesn’t walk, it’s about walking. Try this step by step solution if your goal to lose weight or get ripped isn’t happening because you can’t face forced fitness workouts. After a week, check your tracker or wherever you recorded your 15-minute walk to see any trends. Did you miss a few days? What were the reasons for not walking? Make an appointment with yourself every day or every other day for 15 minutes. Make sure you get it into your calendar in ink. Click here for the best activity tracker watch

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The Best Activity Tracker Watch

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Stay with the program. You can self-motivate to achieve goals with the right activity watch.

It’s important to take small steps, especially if you have failed to reach goals in the past. Because that’s how long it takes to develop new habits, the 30-day period is important. The next goal can be a bit more ambitious.

Research a way to track activity designed to reach your goal (for example, steps were taken, stairs climbed, miles run). Sharing that progress on Facebook or with your friends in a phone message or in a contest with your peers provides an additional catalyst to achieve your goal.

Research a way to track activity designed to reach your goal (for example, steps were taken, stairs climbed, miles run). Progression toward a goal, no matter how small, motivates most people. Sharing that progress on Facebook or with your friends in a phone message or in a contest with your peers provides an additional catalyst to achieve your goal.

On the days you’ve agreed to walk for 15 minutes, strap on the activity tracker watch and start walking either outdoors or on the DVD you had ready to go. Make a note of how you feel about your goal on that particular day. If you miss a day, don’t beat yourself up, move on to the next mini-walkathon.

Doing exercise with someone else helps goal achievement for some people. If you are competitive, you can compete with others in a leaderboard using the Fitness Force.

Pick a small goal – say you’ll walk 15 minutes per day for a month, 5 days a week. Make a note of how you feel about your goal on that particular day. It’s important to take small steps, especially if you have failed to reach goals in the past.

Pick a small goal – say you’ll walk 15 minutes per day for a month, 5 days a week. You can pop in a walking DVD if you live in an area where it’s cold and you can’t face the outdoors. And no, the DVD doesn’t walk, it’s about walking.

Try this step by step solution if your goal to lose weight or get ripped isn’t happening because you can’t face forced fitness workouts.

After a week, check your tracker or wherever you recorded your 15-minute walk to see any trends. Did you miss a few days? What were the reasons for not walking?

Make an appointment with yourself every day or every other day for 15 minutes. Make sure you get it into your calendar in ink.