The New Generation of Watches
As the world becomes increasingly digital, your good ol’fashioned time-tellers are also getting revamped. A design by TickTock that combines the wristwatch and the iPod Nano has received a shocking amount of support online, including over $540,000 of funds through various investors. The design basically attaches the Nano with a wrist dock, making all of the functions of the iPod just an easy snap onto your wrist.
This initial TickTock design is the start of a revolution for watches. Several companies have offered different versions of this new type of watch. Another watch in the experimental stage is the Allerta inPulse, which currently has an estimated market price of $150. The creators of Allerta plan to design brand new applications just for this savvy watch, and they ultimately want to market the device as an extension to mobile phones. Next time, you won’t need to take your phone out of your pocket to check the time.
Trendy programmers have already started using the new Allerta. These people can control their iTunes music library, check emails and calendars, and even play videogames all from the comfort of their wrist. It looks like the wristwatch has been transformed for the 21st century.
- Mindy Yuan