After the announcement last year that Apple was ready to enter the wearable technology sector and launch the Apple Watch, a host of travel companies rushed to ensure their product and app was compatible.
Companies including Easyjet, Qantas, Starwood, Marriott and Uber all announced smartwatch apps.
So BBT has taken a brief look at the latest wearable trends:
- Alcatel has launched a £100 smartwatch, which is compatible with both iOS and Android devices; and Samsung has also been pioneering the smartwatch for several years, with its Gear range.
- There are rumours Google Glass 2.0 will be launched this year. New designs are likely, following adverse publicity surrounding privacy issues regarding the original ‘smartglasses’.
- The Revault smartwatch is currently being crowdfunded on Indiegogo. It can provide up to 128GB of storage, accessible via wifi or Bluetooth, meaning users can access their files on any compatible device.
- Project Jacquard, a new venture from Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects, is an experiment to incorporate conductive strands of fabric into clothing, creating interfaces for nearby devices. ‘Smartclothes’, if you will, and Levi’s is onboard as a partner.
Click here to read BBT’s analysis of the latest gear-on-the-go, and how it will benefit the business traveller.