Sony SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk debut at the IFA 2014: Sony is going practical, not pretty, in wearable tech with two new wristputers launched at IFA 2014. Its so-called Smart Wear comes with swappable bands and Sony extras such as its new cross-platform tracking app Lifelog. The SmartWatch 3 is the first Android Wear device with GPS. It has a 1.6in 320x320p screen. Completing the killer combo is 4GB of on-board storage and a standalone Walkman app so that the SmartWatch 3 can be paired with Bluetooth headphones to track runs and provide tunes without a smartphone. The watch face shows the time, which can be swapped for other designs. And notifications come through from your smartphone via Bluetooth The SmartBand Talk, Sonys wearable e-paper screen on a silicon strap, is a curious beast. With a 288x128 e-paper screen thats non touch and an odd mix of features its stuck somewhere in the middle. The altimeter is great as that means the SmartBand can track when youre going up stairs as well as the usual steps and distance to add to your Lifelog. Auto sleep detect is a nice addition too as on Sonys first SmartBand this mode had to be activated by a button press. IP68 dust and waterproofing is another plus. And it can talk. Well, you can talk to it. The SmartBand can handle calls, with a mic, speaker, HD Voice tech and a dash of Dick Tracey. #sony #smartwatch #smartband #ifa2014 #ifaberlin
Posted on: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 07:00:32 +0000
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