More than 3,600 people from seven countries – Australia, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, the U.K. and the U.S. – weighed in on their vision for the future and their interest in wearable computer devices. (This survey includes respondents who were surveyed using SSI’s new QuickThoughts mobile app.) - See more at: http://researchindustryvoices.com/2013/10/11/survey-finds-the-world-is-ready-for-wearable-tech/#sthash.DuysLnDi.dpuf
In the next two to three years, it could skyrocket to $30- to $50 billion.Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/wearable-technology-market-2013-5#ixzz2zHyf0Htp
In the next two to three years, it could skyrocket to $30- to $50 billion.Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/wearable-technology-market-2013-5#ixzz2zHyf0Htp
More than 3,600 people from seven countries – Australia, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, the U.K. and the U.S. – weighed in on their vision for the future and their interest in wearable computer devices. (This survey includes respondents who were surveyed using SSI’s new QuickThoughts mobile app.) - See more at: http://researchindustryvoices.com/2013/10/11/survey-finds-the-world-is-ready-for-wearable-tech/#sthash.DuysLnDi.dpuf
More than 3,600 people from seven countries – Australia, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, the U.K. and the U.S. – weighed in on their vision for the future and their interest in wearable computer devices. (This survey includes respondents who were surveyed using SSI’s new QuickThoughts mobile app.) - See more at: http://researchindustryvoices.com/2013/10/11/survey-finds-the-world-is-ready-for-wearable-tech/#sthash.DuysLnDi.dpuf
More than 3,600 people from seven countries – Australia, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, the U.K. and the U.S. – weighed in on their vision for the future and their interest in wearable computer devices. (This survey includes respondents who were surveyed using SSI’s new QuickThoughts mobile app.) - See more at: http://researchindustryvoices.com/2013/10/11/survey-finds-the-world-is-ready-for-wearable-tech/#sthash.DuysLnDi.dpuf
Battling It OutSo what does it all mean? Well for a start, the Samsung Galaxy Gear seems to have a sharper display. In fact Samsung are proud to say that the display is bright enough not to be affected by sunlight. No cupping your hand over the smartwatch’s face to tell the time.Both the Samsung and the Sony are nicely designed although the Sony Smartwatch 2 offers a little more flexibility for its users with interchangeable straps.Both watches are extremely app friendly (of course), but Samsung have an advantage with this as they’ve secured partnerships with some of the more popular app developers. Also, when it comes to running apps, the Samsung model might be slightly better as the CPU is faster than its competitors.Bond, James BondFor anyone who wants to pretend they’re a spy, the Samsung features some brilliant tools. There’s a 1.9 megapixel camera contained in the strap of the camera for the photo opportunity that needs instant capture without fiddling around for a camera or smartphone. Users can also make calls directly from the watch which has a built in microphone and speaker, as well as the Samsung ‘S Voice’ voice recognition tool.The second version of the Sony Smartwatch doesn’t feature these benefits although users can use the watch to call friends and family but only with a Bluetooth headset as there isn’t a mic or speakers. But what kind of spy could do without a waterproof watch? Sony’s watch allows its user to swim whereas the Samsung will only protect them from a shower.Which is Best?The one thing that will undoubtedly let the Samsung watch down is the fact that it is only compatible with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. A short way down the road there will be updates to make it compatible with the S3, S4 and Note 2. In comparison, the Sony watch is compatible with any android phone that operates Android 4.0. the options are almost endless.Now though, other companies are hot on the heels of Sony and Samsung trying to push the limits of the smartwatch all the time.