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Wove Band: smart bracelet with flexible display

David — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 08:55:28 +0000

The company Polyera improved smart bracelet with flexible display, which uses a special technology, “digital tissue”. The first device with this type of display will Wove, gadget with active screen, which should go on sale in 2016. The electronic components used as the flexible film transistor similar in functionality conventional transistors, but with a different form factor.

Feature of smart bracelet with flexible display

The flexible screen is made using the technology of E Ink, consuming minimal power. If the display is activated, the energy not consumed at all. However, in this state, the display is capable of displaying a still image.

If you tap on the display, the device will display the weather forecast, news headlines and new messages. Now developers create a number of applications and services that enhance the ability of the device.

The current version Wove Band has a monochrome e-paper display, but in the future, as promised by the sponsors, the screen color.

As you can see, the design of the smart bracelet with flexible display can not be called the most successful, but the originality of the ideas could attract a large number of users.

Source: wareable

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New Microsoft Band went on sale again

David — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 07:28:36 +0000

Microsoft Band after a long hesitation again available for online purchase, however, reported that for a limited time. Those who signed up for updates about the tracker can order only one device and get it no earlier than March 17.

Surprisingly, announced back in October, Microsoft tracker was sold for a few hours in the online stores. Retail point of sale were also devastated in a short time.

Microsoft Band offers its owners quite usual options: counting steps, calories lost, the analysis of the quality of sleep, as well as 24-hour heart rate statistics (as Fitbit Charge and Intel Basis Peak).

Do not forget that the tracker is equipped with GPS. Meanwhile, a week ago, the device received another update.

Source: Wareable

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New Microsoft Band received an update

David — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:02:27 +0000

After nearly four months after the official release of Microsoft Band application and Health app got its first major update. Tracker has received a number of new features, including the option Bike Tile, which optimizes the bracelet, while you ride a bike. Now has a quick read, which allows you to quickly view postupupivshie notice. Surprise owners bracelet virtual keyboard that can be used for a set of text responses.

Respond to messages on the 1.4-inch screen does not seem quite comfortable occupation. However, Microsoft officials claim that the technology will allow Word Flow technology type the text “with a minimum of mistakes.” If it does, you will be uncomfortable to type manually developers have found for you logout, add to tracker option of voice dictation text message.

Updates for Microsoft Band and associated applications will be available in the next few days

Function Bike Tile optimizes tracking heart bracelet owner during cycling, as well as displays your speed and time, during which you return to the quiet state after the ride.

Appeared after updating virtual instrument panel gives you access to the full range of information in a mobile application. Bracelet integrates with Microsoft HealthVault application through Health app.

Microsoft has also introduced a set of software development. Updates for Microsoft Band and associated applications will be available in the next few days.

Source: theverge

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