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Misfit Introduces Ray, Their Most Versatile Activity Tracker Yet

2016-01-05

LAS VEGAS, NV January 5th 2016—Today Misfit announced Misfit Ray Fitness and Sleep Monitor, the newest product in the company’s [easyazon_link keywords=”misfit activity trackers” locale=”US” tag=”uneomediacom-20″]line of design-forward wearables[/easyazon_link]. Ray’s distinct deconstructed and modular design makes it Misfit’s most versatile activity tracker yet.

Only 12mm in diameter and 38mm long, Ray’s sleek form factor and clean lines make it uniquely wearable. Ray features a highly customizable cylindrical aluminum body, able to be worn with Misfit-branded or custom accessories on the wrist or as a necklace. Ray effortlessly complements watches, bracelets, and fine jewelry. Its elemental, interchangeable design makes it easy to personalize. Ray can be elegant or sporty, sensual or bold, striking or subtle.

Ray’s minimalist form conceals powerful engineering. It tracks activity and sleep with a 3-axis accelerometer and, like Misfit Shine 2, incorporates a vibration motor that allows for nuanced user feedback. Combined with a single multicolor LED eye, Ray provides inactivity nudges, text and call notifications, and a silent alarm. Like [easyazon_link keywords=”other wearables by Misfit” locale=”US” tag=”uneomediacom-20″]other wearables by Misfit[/easyazon_link], Ray never requires charging (the user-replaceable batteries last up to 6 months) and is water resistant to 50 meters.

Misfit Ray is compatible with [easyazon_link keywords=”Misfit Link” locale=”US” tag=”uneomediacom-20″]Misfit Link[/easyazon_link], the groundbreaking software experience that turns your wearable into a remote to connect with the world around you. Communicate with friends, turn on your lights, change your music, take a selfie, and more, all with a few taps.

“We designed Ray to be your most valuable accessory,” said Tim Golnik, Misfit’s VP of Product and Design. “Ray’s design distills the essential performance of our wearables and opens up a world of style possibilities.”

Ray comes in Rose Gold and Carbon Black, is now available for pre-order on misfit.com, and will be available in retail locations worldwide in Spring 2016.

Starting from $99.99, Misfit Ray is now on display at International CES at the Misfit booth (#73923, Tech West Sands Expo).

Internet of Things World Academy 2015 – Put Your Company in the Know

2015-11-24

From theory to plan to proof of concept

Is your company investigating how to employ the Internet of Things in its business?

Register for the Internet of Things World Academy two-day intensive workshop to learn how to start your company’s IoT business and product line. Bruce will start by presenting the business of IoT and its technical underpinnings and then demonstrate how to put the theory into action with his IoT Business Plan methodology he uses with his own clients.

Also, for readers of QTOOTH, there is a discount code. Use “Academy15” for a 15% discount off passes to the complete Internet of Things World Academy training course.

Download the workshop program and Register to Attend

Location & Venue	Dates
Chicago – Aloft Chicago City Center	December 10th-11th
Mountain View – Computer History Museum	December 14th-15th

ID TechEX Wearable Technology 2015 Expo November 18-19

2015-11-10

IDTechEx Wearable USA uniquely covers end user needs and wearable technology innovations. Attended by over 700 key people across the value chain and 30+ exhibitors in 2014, this is the largest show in the US covering wearable technology.

As traditional consumer electronics devices begin to saturate, new markets are being explored and foremost among them is wearable technology. However, wearable gadgets thus far are mixed in terms of their success, with several booms and busts over the last three years.

In 2015 the wearable technology market will be $24.2 Billion, based on surveys conducted by IDTechEx Research. However, the majority of this – 74% – is for already mature wearables – the humble electronic wristwatch, earphones, blood glucose test strips and the like.

Consumers want to be connected and preferably without carrying around bulky things, but wearable technology devices just aren’t there yet in terms of device form factor, such as marrying the need for larger displays with smaller wearable devices.

Wearable technology roadmap has new components

The majority of devices available have adopted component platforms developed for cell phones into wearable products. The future will be very different from the current because it will involve the use of new types of electronics – namely thin, conformal, flexible, invisible, distributed and textile integrated components that are just emerging from research labs now.

The IDTechEx Wearable Technology USA event covers these emerging components in the following sessions, each includes different leading organizations presenting that are hand picked by IDTechEx analysts.

Flexible and printed sensor advances
MEMs and other sensor technologies for wearable electronics
Stretchable and textile electronics
Flexible batteries and other power options
Flexible displays: OLED and Beyond
Lighting technology advances
Manufacturing for wearable electronics
New progress in PV
Structural electronics

Additionally other system components and the current leading devices are covered, from ICs to smart wristbands.

The requirements from brands

The event also presents brands and fashion organizations discussing their vertical industry needs. These presentations are structured into the following sessions:

Wearable technology for healthcare and sportswear
Wearable technology in enterprise / industry
Wearable technology in fashion

Outlook

IDTechEx Research believes that the wearable technology market will rise three fold over the next ten years from $24 billion in 2015, with the growth enabled by many new technology innovations becoming available now and over the next few years. In the meantime, there will continue to be boom and bust wearable gadget makers. But the winners will be the technology innovators and those that integrate the new components. Wearable technology will take off when people can wear it, not when wearable technology wears people, as it mostly does today, and our aim with this event is to present to you the user needs and innovations that offer real opportunities.

7th Annual International Wireless Power Summit Heads to San Diego November 5-6

2015-10-29

Over 200 leaders in the wireless power industry will gather for the 7th annual International Wireless Power Summit November 5-6, 2015 in San Diego, CA. Taking place at the Paradise Point Resort & Spa, this conference and exhibition will focus on ‘Wireless Power goes Mainstream: How to Make Money in Wireless Charging.’ Wireless Power 2015 will bring together global experts to discuss applications, new technologies and how to achieve commercial success and broader use for wireless products.

Advisors for Wireless Power 2015 include Ron Resnick, President, Power Matters Alliance; LeRoy Johnson, Engineering Consultant, Johnson Product Development, LLC; John Perzow, VP Market Development, Wireless Power Consortium; AJ ElJallad, Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy & Business Development, ON Semiconductor; Steve Goacher, Business Development Manager, Wireless Power, Texas Instruments; Siamak Abendinpour, Senior Analog IC Designer, IDT and Mark Estabrook, Director of Strategic Marketing, MediaTek.

“The wireless charging industry is growing exponentially, with more and more novel applications being developed for commercial use. This event has matched the industry trend and this year you’ll be joining 200+ of the industry’s most influential members in beautiful San Diego. You won’t want to miss out on the information that will be shared; the conversations that are only possible face-to-face and the technologies that will be demonstrated,” said John Lewinski, head of U.S. events for Smithers Apex.

“Whether you are an analyst, R&D manager, product manufacturer, or CEO, Wireless Power 2015 will provide you with the key contacts and insights to develop your business as wireless power technologies proceed toward widespread commercialization” added Lewinski.

Historically, this conference has attracted companies that span the supply chain, from researchers to end-users. Past attendees came from organizations like Energizer Household Products, LG Electronics, Powermat, Audiovox, 3MOcean Tomo, IKEA of Sweden, Google, Intel, WiTricity Corporation, and Motorola Mobility to name just a few.

Don’t forget, for QTOOTH readers there is a $200 discount on tickets for the event if you use code WP2015 during registration!

For complete information about Wireless Power 2015, please visit the conference website at http://www.wirelesspowersummit.com.

Misfit Introduces Shine 2 Fitness and Sleep Monitor

2015-10-26

Misfit recently announced Shine 2, the next generation of the award-winning Shine Fitness and Sleep Monitor. Fully redesigned and enhanced, Shine 2 leverages the best of Shine’s elegant aesthetic and introduces powerful new functionality.

Shine 2 tracks activity and sleep more accurately with a 3-axis accelerometer and newly added 3-axis magnetometer. Users can now easily see progress and tell time in a halo of rainbow-colored lights, or get motivated with Misfit Move, a feature that encourages you to be active with a vibrational nudge. Text and call notifications and a silent vibe alarm are also new with Shine 2.

Shine 2 incorporates more advanced hardware and firmware—which means dramatically improved touch responsiveness with capacitive sensing technology, faster syncing, and extended Bluetooth range. Its 12 lights display over 16 million colors and are bright enough to be seen in direct sunlight.

Compatible with Misfit Link, the groundbreaking software experience, Shine 2 is more than just an activity tracker—it’s now a remote to connect with the world around you. Communicate with friends, turn your lights on, change your music, take a selfie, and more, all with a triple tap.

Shine 2 references Shine’s iconic original design but features an even thinner aircraft- grade aluminum body, while retaining its signature 6-month battery life, 50 meters water resistance, and modular design. Wear it anywhere, all the time, without having to charge it.

“We’ve packed a lot into Shine 2, adding more functionality into an even thinner form factor with the same battery life, ”said Adam Mack, Misfit’s Director of Mechanical Design. “We didn’t compromise on craftsmanship or the user experience.”

Shine 2 comes in [easyazon_link identifier=”B015NUQYTC” locale=”US” tag=”uneomediacom-20″]Rose Gold[/easyazon_link] and [easyazon_link identifier=”B015NUQYQA” locale=”US” tag=”uneomediacom-20″]Carbon Black[/easyazon_link], is now available for purchase on misfit.com for $99.99, and will be available in retail locations worldwide in November.

About Misfit
Misfit invents and manufactures wearable and smart home products. The company was founded by Sonny Vu with John Sculley, the former CEO of Apple and Pepsi, and Sridhar Iyengar, co-founder of AgaMatrix and Elemental Machines.

LG Unveils New Watch Urbane Smartwatch with LTE

2015-10-15

LG recently unveiled the first Android Wear smartwatch that doesn’t require a phone to connect to the Internet.

The second generation of LG’s Watch Urbane now comes packing 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing users to leave the house without their phone.

This kind of autonomy is lacking in competing smartwatches from Motorola and Apple, which don’t include cellular connectivity. Samsung’s new Gear S2 runs on Tizen and does have a model with 3G connectivity.

LG says the new Watch Urbane will be available first in the United States and Korea, followed by markets in Europe, CIS, Asia and the Middle East. Details including price and date of availability will be announced locally at a later date.

In a press release, the company says that “cellular enabled features will vary” across Android and iOS.

At a press event, LG also unveiled a new flagship smartphone, the V10, which comes packing a 5.7-inch screen, and a secondary 2.1-inch inset display at the top of the phone for displaying notifications and other information.

The V10 also features a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera, 5-megapixel front-facing camera, 3000 mAh batter, 4GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 808 processor.

Check out the videos below for a look at both of LG’s new devices:

https://youtu.be/FdRymDRtPJA

https://youtu.be/ELD_6aeHGKQ