Pros and Cons of Wearable Technology in the Workplace. “Physically it was like getting a vaccination; a pain in the hand that was over very quickly,” explains Hannes Sjoblad, describing the moment a piercing specialist implanted a microchip under his skin.
The NFC (near-field communication) chip allows the Swede to swipe into his office, set the alarm system, register loyalty points at nearby retailers and access his gym. Around 15 percent to 20 percent of the 250 people working at the Epicenter co-working space in Stockholm where Sjoblad is Chief Disruption Officer have opted into the program, which eliminates the need for key-fobs or electronic entry cards. Since announcing it earlier this year, Sjoblad has been flooded with inquiries from companies looking to adopt a similar system. “Security companies, office operators, real estate companies and even military organizations want to see how this technology works,” Sjoblad says.
Wearable Technology Pros and Cons - Humavox. It seems that wearable technology is here to stay. Whether it be because of the buzz behind the Fitbit fitness tracker or the new Apple Watch, wearables are making a splash. So what are wearables? Inside this fairly diverse category named wearables are different innovative (worn) technologies such as smart glasses (VR & AR glasses), activity trackers, smartwatches, Head-Mounted Displays, smart clothing, wireless earbuds, wearable cameras, wearable ECG monitors, hearing aids and more. Essentially wearables include any smart device that you can wear.
The Future of Wearable Tech & Why You Need to Care - Blacks In TechnologyBlacks In Technology. By Ayori S.
The term “Wearables” has got to be my favorite buzz word that is “blowing up” all over the place. Everyone is using the term and talking about “Wearable tech”, but like “Big Data” few people actually have a clue what wearable tech REALLY means for industries or our personal lives. While ABI Research predicts that this year, about 90 million wearable devices will be sold this year mostly in the health & fitness, wearable tech goes far beyond Fitbits and Google Glass. I took a trip down to Wearables DevCon earlier this month to connect deeper with this community and I’m so glad I did. I can tell you with confidence that throughout the year you’ll hear a lot about Smart Watches, Glass, and other tech jewelry but I encourage you to look beyond these early efforts of commercialization and deeper into the future.
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50 wearable tech gamechangers for 2016. Wearable tech is set for another blockbuster year in 2020 – and there's a host of big changes afoot that will shape our connected lives.
With Fitbit selling out to Google and wearable companies battling with the FDA over advanced sensors and detection of conditions – the truly exciting possibilities of wearables are still to be realised. Below is our 20 big predictions for what's going to down in wearables. Think we've missed something? Let us know in the comments below.
Look ahead: Try our list of upcoming smartwatches for 2020. Fitbit and Google’s first big move Google’s decision to buy Fitbit was arguably the biggest wearable tech news story of 2019. We know that talk of a Pixel Watch to rival the Apple Watch and Samsung’s Galaxy Watches continues to be talked about. We also know that Google is making a bigger push into the health tech space. Sleep tracking gets serious The likes of Fitbit, Garmin and Withings are seeking to offer richer data about our sleep. Return of the hearable. How wearable technology will change our lives. "Technology adds an incredible advantage to fashion design" Fashion and technology: in the first part of a series focusing on designers who are introducing the fashion world to new technologies, Dezeen speaks to architect Julia Körner about how advances in 3D scanning, modelling and printing are creating a "revolution in customised fashion pieces within ready to wear" (+ interview + slideshow). 3D-printed garments have become a common sight on the Haute Couture catwalks of designers like Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen.
Austrian architect Julia Körner, who collaborated with Van Herpen on these digitally fabricated garments, is now working on transferring the technology used to create the elaborate garments into everyday clothing production as part of what she calls an "exciting moment in fashion design". "Body scanning and 3D-modelling techniques allow you to design towards a perfect fit, and through minimal changes in the code I can create variations of adaptations in the design," she told Dezeen. Fashion Innovations in 3D Printing. Iris van Herpen & Daniel Widrig's 2010 collaboration with .MGX by Materialise TICKETS SOLD OUT!
View the event on Livestream. As part of the Computational Fashion program series, Eyebeam presents an exciting event featuring designers and producers using cutting edge 3D printing techniques to push the boundaries of fashion. From the runway to the DIY hackerspace, 3D printing and rapid prototyping have become an increasingly popular and accessible way to produce objects that are both highly complex and easily replicable. Join us as our featured presenters discuss and demo their work, highlighting unique collaborations taking place in NYC between fashion designers, technologists, and manufacturers.
PresentersJoris Debo, Creative Director (.MGX by Materialise)Duann Scott, Designer Evangelist (Shapeways)Bradley Rothenberg, architect and Gabi Asfour, designer (threeASFOUR)Alexandra Samuel, Dan Selden, and Ross Leonardy (Crowd Control) Best wearable tech of 2016. Wearable Devices Magazine - The Authority in Wearable Technology. Wearable tech opinions, analysis, enterprise strategy - Wearable Tech News. Wearable technology. Wearable technology, fashionable technology, wearable devices, tech togs, or fashion electronics are clothing and accessories incorporating computer and advanced electronic technologies.
The designs often incorporate practical functions and features, but may also have a purely critical or aesthetic agenda.[1] History[edit] Wearable technology is related to both the field of ubiquitous computing and the history and development of wearable computers. With ubiquitous computing, wearable technology share the vision of interweaving technology into the everyday life, of making technology pervasive and interaction friction less. Through the history and development of wearable computing, this vision has been both contrasted and affirmed. The calculator watch, introduced in the 1980s, was one original piece of widespread worn electronics.