From Google Glass to shoes, wrist bands to smartwatches to rings, wearable technology has gained traction in 2014.
Wearable technology has moved beyond fancy prototypes and firmly established itself as a evolving product category. Players like Qualcomm and Intel are betting on wearable technology. Amazon UK, the online retail giant has started a wearable technology store, which pretty much tells us that this category is here to stay. Many of the internationally available wearable gadgets are easily available at Amazon India, Snapdeal, Flipkart, etc. Some are even bundled with smartphones. Here is a glimpse of what is in store.
JawBone UP
One of the most popular fitness bands around, Jawbone UP helps people to understand their sleep cycles, move and eat better. The band is paired with an app that displays movement and sleep details from the UP24 or UP band and delivers insights, celebrates milestones, and sets challenges. One can even share achievements with friends by teaming up in the UP App.
Samsung Gear 2
The Gear 2 from Samsung is an evolved smartwatch. The most important part of the device is its 1.63 inch SUPER AM OLED display with 320 x 320 pixel resolution. However, the Gear 2 is restricted to just Samsung smartphone owners as it pairs with only a few select Samsung Galaxy smartphones. One can use it to answer calls while driving. The notifications for emails and messages appear on the phone. The Gear 2 runs on Tizen, and has a dual core 1GHz processor.
FitBit Flex
This cute, flexible band reflects its name. The Fitbit Flex helps you turn exercise into a game that works around your daily routines. It aims to get you fit even if you never set foot in a gym. The Fitbit Flex could be just the thing to drag you off the sofa and into the land of the healthy. It comes in various attractive colours.
NuMetrex Fabric Chest Strap
This is a heart rate monitoring chest strap with heart sensing fabric technology and second-skin fit. It consists of a soft band with heart rate sensors knitted into the fabric. The stretch fabric moves as one breathes. A small transmitter snaps into the pocket in the front of the strap. It is a quick drying fabric that wicks moisture away from the body. It can be used with heart rate monitoring sports watch, smart phones and cardio equipment.
Google Glass
This is the most talked about wearable eyegear in the world, a perfect example of wearable technology. Google Glass displays information in a smartphonelike hands-free format. Wearers communicate with the Internet via natural language voice commands. Wear this Glass and you will have insight into all the world's knowledge, Google Search to be precise. It is a small LCD screen in front of your eyes, controlled by both voice and touch - on the frame. You can make calls, surf the Internet, record and share what you see.
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