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Michelle Maisto- Wearable Devices: 8 Myths Debunked
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/17/2013 - 18:43
- Wearables Are Just Another Smartphone Form Factor- The market spans multiple industries, applications and devices
- Consumers Will Quickly Embrace Wearables- The public will need to be educated about wearables and understand what specific, unique benefits they can offer that no other device can
- A Matter of Aesthetics- The industry is still seeking its first big consumer use case and contending with aesthetic issues about whether consumers find the looks of the devices appealing
- Wearable Devices Are Stand-alone Products- Vendors need to build ecosystems of services and applications around wearables
- This Is Something New- The first wearables arguably became commercially available in 1974, when the first wristwatch with a digital display was unveiled
- Wearables Will Remain a Niche Market- Expect broad sets of products to be offered across various industries
- Being First to Market Is a Can't-Miss Formula- Fashion is going to be a major consideration in the success of the consumer-driven wearables market
- Power Consumption, Battery Life Won't Be Big Deals- Wireless charging could help users become more accustomed to setting devices on a charging pad on their desk or coffee table
- Wearable Devices Are Secure- Security is going to continue to be a challenge, software updates will be a way to keep devices appropriately secured
Source: eWeek
Source URL: http://www.eweek.com/mobile/slideshows/wearable-devices-8-my...
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