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Smart garments and wearable technology set for growth
2014-09-24 19:48:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Long touted as "the next big thing", wearable technology has until now been held back by concerns ranging from cost to style, comfort and privacy issues - and of course the limitations of the devices themselves. But the sector may finally be reaching the tipping point that moves it into the mainstream.
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STMicroelectronics sees increasing MEMS applications in wearable, IoT markets
2014-09-19 11:11:28| Electronics - Topix.net
STMicroelectronics has shipped over 8.5 billion MEMS chips and expects applications for MEMS chips in the wearable device, fitness/health monitoring and Internet of Things sectors to gain momentum, according to executive vice president Benedetto Vigna. Since the development of MEMS chips is likely targeting the IoT ecosystem, STMicroelectronics will aim to integrate its related technologies to connect core elements, including MEMS sensors, embedded processors, power management ICs and interface chips, for IoT applications, Vigna said.
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Apple Watch vs. Android Wear: Which wearable will win the wrist war?
2014-09-11 19:35:41| Extremetech
Android Wear is already showing up on wrists across the world, but Apple has finally unveiled its watch. The Apple Watch isn't out until 2015, but now we know how Apple is approaching wrist computing.
Apple unveils Apple Watch wearable device
2014-09-09 22:33:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Apple has unveiled Apple Watch, offered in three distinct collections: Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition, and two size options, 38 mm and 42 mm. Apple has also developed a range of watch straps: the high-performance elastomer Sport Band; the Milanese Loop in a flexible magnetic stainless steel mesh; the Leather Loop in soft, quilted leather that conceals magnets; the leather Modern Buckle, which closes with a solid metal claps; the leather Classic Buckle; and the stainless steel Link Bracelet. Apple Watch will be available in three collections. Apple Watch, with a polished or space black stainless steel case and a choice of straps; Apple Watch Sport, with a space gray or silver anodised aluminium case and Sport Band; and Apple Watch Edition, with an 18-karat rose or yellow gold case and a choice of straps exclusive to this collection. Apple Watch straps include the Sport Band in black, blue, green, pink and white; the Classic Buckle in black and midnight blue; the Leather Loop in bright blue, light brown and stone; the Modern Buckle in midnight blue, brown, soft pink, rose gray and bright red; the Milanese Loop in stainless steel; and the Link Bracelet in brushed stainless steel and polished space black. Apple Watch will be available in early 2015 starting at USD 345. Apple Watch is compatible with iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus running the latest version of iOS 8.
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CANADA: Wearable technology style outweighs function
2014-09-09 17:15:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The look and style of wearable technology products is more important to Canadian consumers than its functionality, new research suggests.
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