Trying on technology

Wearables are quickly becoming a major facet of technology. With integration to other smart devices, wearables are making it possible to easily quantify and monitor our lives. There are a variety of wearables available in the market like fitness bands, smartwatches, and even purses that can charge your smartphone. With all these choices available, it can be difficult to decide what kind of device is best for you.

The simplest wearables are the fitness bands. Last Holiday Season, the Fitbit was the most downloaded app from Apple’s App Store; the argument can be made that fitness bands are the most popular wearable technology. A fitness band is an activity tracker that monitors the distance you walk, calorie consumption, heart rate, and sometimes sleep. This is generally a good way to get introduced to wearables and to try them to your liking.

Smartwatches share many of the same technologies as fitness bands, except they are built to serve more functions. These devices enable users to receive notifications from their smartphones for services such as email, calls, and text. There are also apps created specifically for smartwatches. Microsoft and Apple have released their own flagship smartwatches, made to work seamlessly with their mobile operating systems. Android based smartwatches are also an option for consumers looking to enter the market. We recommend going with the device that will work with your existing devices.

Wearables are not limited to devices that can be worn on your wrist. Companies like Recon have begun to create heads up display devices with various sports applications. Fashion companies like Kate Spade and Everpurse have created purses with charging ports for smartphones. The potential for wearables are endless.

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