WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

Janel Hubbard

• 1200s-Eyeglasses• 1800s-pocket

watch • 1980s-calculator

watch• 1990s-

experimentation leads to current wearable gadgets

The Future of Wearable Technology | Off Book | PBS Digital Studios - YouTube

HISTORY

• Eyewear Computers• Fitness Trackers• Smart watches

CONTEMPORARY EXAMPLES

FITNESS TRACKER COMPARISON

Brand Models Price Form Compatible Time Display? Battery Life Nike Nike+ FuelBand 150 Bracelet IOS Yes 1-4 days

Jawbone Up 130 Bracelet IOS-Android No 10 daysLark Life 150 Bracelet IOS No 2 days

Fitbit Flex 100 Bracelet IOS-Android No 4-7 daysFitbug Air 30 Pocket Device IOS No 4-6 monthsMisfit Shine 100 Pocket Device IOS-Android No 4 monthsBasis Basis 200 Wristlet Windows-Mac Yes 4 days

Fitness Tracker Comparison

•Heighten our surroundings• Improve our Health• Revolutionize the way people interact with one another

ADVANTAGES

•Battery Life•Aesthetic Appeal•Added Value

DISADVANTAGES

•Social Etiquettes• Privacy

SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS

• The number of wearables sold globally nearly tripled between 2011 and 2012

• 8.3 million wearables were sold in 2012

Pebble + Glass + iWatch + Gear + FitBit + Fuelband = 64M units shipped by 2017 | VentureBeat

• Sales will increase to 64 million devices within four years.

RELEVANCE TO SOCIETY

REFERENCES

Dickey, Megan. "This Is The Future Of Wearable Technolgoy." n. page. Web. 12 Nov. 2013. http://www.businessinsider.com/future-of-wearable-technology-2013-5?op=1#ixzz2kQ6rWZap.

Jones, Scott. "The Future of Wearable Technology." n. page. Web. 12 Nov. 2013. http://www.inc.com/scott-jones/future-of-wearable-technology.html. Norman, Don. "The Paradox Of Wearable Technology." n. page. Web. 12 Nov. 2013. http://www.technologyreview.com/news/517346/the-paradox-of-wearable-technologies/. Rettinger, Jonathon. "Is There A Future For Wearabel Tech?." n. page. Web. 12 Nov. 2013.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jonathan-rettinger/is-there-a-future-for-wea_b_3893845.html.

Rizzo, Tony. "Wearable Technology-The Next Mobility Market Is Booming!." n. page. Web. 12 Nov. 2013. http://www.wearabletechworld.com/topics/from-the- experts/articles/323855-wearable-technology-next-mobility-market-booming.htm.