Long before the Apple Watch, there was the Seiko WristMac, and it could be considered the precursor to the smartwatches of today. Why? It was released in 1988 by Seiko / Ex Machina and worked with the Macintosh computer. This programmable wristwatch can be used to store phone numbers, set alarms and even take exportable notes.
The Apple Watch Series 7 has been officially revealed, and for some, its revamped Always-On Retina display might be worth the upgrade. Why? It has significantly more screen area and thinner borders, making it the largest and most advanced Apple Watch display yet.
Long before the first Apple Watch, there was the Seiko TV-Watch (T-001) from 1982. Featuring a 1.2-inch display, a separate external tuner for VHF & UHF (channels 2 to 83) channels, and an FM stereo radio tuner. Believe it or not, the batteries lasted for 5-hours of continuous use, which is quite a surprise considering even modern tablets don’t last that long. The top LCD screen shows the time / data / alarm while the lower for the video output.
Singapore-based Gray unveils Cyber Watch, a metal Apple Watch case made from two aerospace grade titanium structures – a material 2.5-times stronger than steel, but at just half the weight. Plus, you get a custom designed FKM fluoroelastomer Apple Watch band, which is extremely rugged while also being comfortable to wear.
An international team of researchers teamed with Monash University to develop an extra-light, flexible solar cell that could power future wearable devices. Measuring just tenth the width of a human hair, these cells would have a lifespan of 11.5 years and have the ability to operate for over 20,000 hours with almost no quality deterioration, or 4.8-percent to be more specific.