Get ready to revolutionize your fitness routine with the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro! Track your workouts, monitor your health, and look stylish while doing it.
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Smartwatches have more or less become a stable presence in today’s modern lifestyle to the point that no one will make fun of you anymore for wearing a screen on your wrist, except those coming lovers of classic mechanical watches. That said, not everyone is a fan of these hi-tech timepieces and would prefer something less distracting and more focused on just the health-tracking aspects. Dedicated fitness bands, however, often come in sporty and rugged designs, as if the only ones that would wear them are athletes or very active people who don’t mind strapping a rubber or silicone band on their wrists, even on formal occasions. That’s where the new Moto Watch 40 comes in, offering a wearable that almost looks like a stylish smartwatch but is a fitness band at heart.
Designer: CE Brands (Motorola licensee)
Although there was a bit of experimentation in the beginning, smartwatches today come in only two shapes: a square or a circle. Although circular smartwatches were touted to be classier or more stylish because of their resemblance to the majority of luxury timepieces, the Apple Watch has constantly made the case for equally elegant designs on square smartwatches. Unsurprisingly, there are some manufacturers that have even opted to walk the same path, producing smartwatches that, for better or worse, look like the Apple Watch.
The Moto Watch 40, however, is neither of those and is walking the fine line between smartwatch and smart band instead. It has a rectangular body, more common with fitness trackers, but the size of the device and its general appearance are more in line with smartwatches. It has a screen that curves at the edges, giving it a refined appearance compared to the rugged looks of common fitness trackers.
At the same time, however, its limited functionality leaves no doubt that it isn’t a smartwatch either. It has a variety of sensors for tracking activity, including blood oxygen levels and even sleep, but you won’t be seeing a lot of the advanced functions and options you’d find on a smartwatch. It supports only viewing notifications, so you’ll have to pull out your phone if you want to reply to messages or even take calls. Its 10-day battery life may sound a little disappointing, but the Moto Watch 40 compensates with an advertised charging speed of 25 minutes only.
That combination of essential functions and stylish design will set you back for only $64.99. It might sound like a tempting proposition, especially when other fitness bands are either too expensive or too informal. That said, even a wrist-worn device might still be too conspicuous for some people, and a smart ring that would let them wear their favorite mechanical watches could be the perfect compromise instead.
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Computing on a ring is a concept that has been explored over the years but unfortunately, there has been nothing concrete to state. In an effort to give Apple fans a new reason to be curious, a designer has explored the possibility of an Apple Watch-style ring that one can wear on a finger.
If you’re someone who has felt the Apple Watch you wear is bulky and inconvenient for some reason, or if you wished there was something smaller and more convenient to wear, then Apple may someday grant your wish. The Cupertino giant has forayed into the smart ring arena and has a patent to its name. A patent doesn’t necessarily ensure the innovative product will be commercially available, and that’s been the case with the Apple smart ring.
The act of giving more weightage to other devices – Apple Watch in particular – over the ring, doesn’t imply that Apple has taken a back seat with the idea. The designer’s conception – Apple Ring and Apple Ring Pro – are the adaptation of Apple’s long-time vision of a smart ring and the Apple Watch as a ring. The Ring, in particular, is just about the same smart ring concept that Apple patented in 2015 while the Ring Pro is a nice recreation of the Apple Watch for a ring.
The Ring band has a touchscreen running around it while the Ring Pro has a chiseled form factor and a display that matches the Apple Watch. The rings are both designed in solid metal for durability and owing to their free-flowing design should be pretty comfortable to wear. The Ring Pro may be on the bulkier side given its layout, but the sleek Ring should be a good device to check vital stats while workout or making or receiving calls on the go. Presumably, when something like these rings lands, the Ring Pro-style device would make a smart ring, while the Ring would suit the fitness band tasks.
Designer: Konstantin Milenin and The Apple Stack
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What if a smart-band didn’t look like a band? What if it assumed the roles of a smartwatch, but looked like a chic bracelet? Esiva makes the case that tech and fashion can coexist in a way where tech takes the back-seat and fashion shines through. If smart-jewelry were a term, the Esiva would fit perfectly into that category. It looks nothing like a traditional smartwatch, but does the job of one, delivering notifications, telling you the time, and tracking your fitness. The band comes with an all-metal design, featuring a minimal 3-part arc-shaped display.
The display’s slim shape means a simple, bare-basics interface with only relevant information, along with a minimal interaction involving just tapping and swiping. Two crowns on the rim help you perform a host of other tasks like summoning your phone’s Voice AI. Ultimately, the Esiva forms an extension of your smartphone, delivering information to you in a crisp, concise, and charming manner… and even though it doesn’t have a large, square-shaped interface that you’d get lost in, its elegant design will ensure all eyes are on it!
Designer: Burzo Ciprian
It took Apple a few years to realize the potential of the Apple Watch, or the wearable device. It wasn’t made to be a scaled-down version of your phone. It had the potential for being something MUCH more personal, much more useful. The wrist-wearable is increasingly proving to be a great health/fitness/wellness device. It sits on your wrist, with the ability to read and track your pulse, body temperature, your location, your activity, and even if you’ve fallen and hurt yourself. The smartphone may connect you to the world, but the smart wearable connects you to yourself in a way no other piece of mainstream tech can… and that’s what makes it so great.
Think of the KEZ Wearable as your body’s smoke-detector. It picks up on a danger-situation and sends out an SOS alert. The KEZ works by detecting heart rates, blood pressure, body temperature, respiratory patterns, and your activity. In the event it detects an anomaly, it immediately shoots out a message to your guardian or any member in your family responsible for your wellbeing. They can even access the 360° fisheye camera on the KEZ band to assess the situation before rushing to the scene (thanks to GPS location tracking) or alerting any services for help. It works without requiring any control from the wearer, making it much more effective in dire situations.
While the KEZ isn’t designed to be as mainstream as the Apple Watch, it works incredibly well within its specific domain. Designed for the elderly, for young children, or even for hospital patients, the KEZ helps guardians keep a watchful eye on their wards or elderlies at any time. The KEZ comes with a battery that lasts a whole day, and can support up to 3 video transmissions daily using the fisheye camera on the band. It comes built with Bluetooth 4.0 and even hosts a 3G LTE connection to alert guardians and facilitate video calls, making it a great way to keep a vigilant, watchful eye on elders and children when you’re not around.
Designer: KEZ
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In an emergency, KEZ offers both 360° real-time video to immediately assess the situation and GPS location tracking so you can rush to your loved one’s side. Triggered by an automated bio-sensor, KEZ requires no action on the part of the person in distress.
Capable of measuring bio-rhythms including heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature, KEZ’s patented algorithm will monitor bio-data in real-time to only alert you in times of abnormal readings or urgent emergency.
KEZ Emergency Assitance – recommended for elderly, children and rehab patients.
Monitor Bio-rhythm in Real-time
In dangerous situations, your body will produce an immediate physiological response including increased heart rate, muscle tension, and stress hormone production. KEZ not only monitors this bio-data in real-time, using a patented algorithm KEZ can differentiate emergency from normal situations such as stress-onset or strenuous exercise.
Record the Emergency Situation
Equipped with a 360° fish-eye camera, when an emergency is triggered, KEZ will automatically begin to record the situation. Activated only in emergency situations, the camera will record for 15 sec. in a 360°FOV (field of view) and automatically transmit the video to the guardian.
GPS Location Tracking
Real-time GPS tracking provides the exact address and map location. Even if they are unable to tell you, never feel hopeless and always know where to go respond to.
Receive SOS Alerts + Emergency Appraisal
KEZ will record and transmit an emergency alert in 40 seconds or less. SOS alert will include video of the surroundings and recording of the immediate danger. Appraise the situation & take action immediately.
KEZ Core-sensor Technology
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Lenovo is bringing you their newest smart band, the HX03 Cardio. Compatible with Android 4.4 (or later) and iOS 8.0 (or later) devices, this water resistant band (IP68 certified) is equipped with a 0.96-inch 128 x 32 OLED display, a heart rate sensor on the back for real time heart rate measurement, a built-in 85mAh battery (up to 10 days of standby time) and Bluetooth 4.2 LE connectivity.
Not only that, it also comes with Gyro Sensor, Vibration Motor, Optical Heart Rate Tracker, Call Reminders & Notifications, Information Reminder, Silent Alarm, Pedometer, Sleep Monitor and Calories Meter. The Lenovo HX03 is available now for just Rs. 1,999 (about $30). [Product Page]
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Bingo Technologies is offering you their newest smart band, the F1. Compatible with Android and iOS devices, this water and dust resistant band (IP67) is equipped with a 0.71-inch 96 x 32 OLED touchscreen display, a heart rate sensor on the back for real time heart rate measurement, a built-in 700mAh battery (up to 300 hours of standby time) and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity.
Not only that, it also comes with Pedometer to count the number of steps taken, Calories Meter to track calories lost during a physical activity, Incoming Call Notification, Reminders, SMS Notifications, Sleep Monitor and Sedentary Reminder.
The Bingo F1 is available now for Rs. 1,499 (about $23) in Black, Blue, Pink, Purple and Sea Green color options. [Product Page]
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Lenovo is bringing you their newest smart band, the HW01. Compatible with Android and iOS devices – lets you share your fitness data on social accounts like Facebook and Twitter, this water resistant smart band (IP65) is packed with a 0.91-inch 128 x 32 OLED touch display with scratch-resistant glass (UV coating), a heart rate sensor on the back for real time heart rate measurement and a built-in 85mAh Li-po battery (up to 5 days of battery life).
Not only that, it also comes with Fitness & Steps Tracking, Sleep Monitoring, Vibrating Alarm, Sedentary Reminder and Anti-Sleep Mode. For connectivity, it provides Bluetooth 4.2 LE. Weighing just 22 grams, the Lenovo HW01 Smart Band is available now for just Rs. 1,999 (about $31) in black color option. [Product Page]
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