Smart Watches – Facebook on your watch?

inPulse, A Canadian company is attempting to build a name for itself in the smart watch marketplace, which I personally didn’t know really existed. The smart watch connects to your smartphone (or PC) and can be programmed to relay instant notifications and alerts directly to the watch.

The device will be marketed with applications which allow the wearer to download and personalise application “including an iTunes controller, PowerPoint Controller, a create-your-own analog clock app, and the FBCheckin app that lets you check into Facebook Places without getting your phone out of your pocket.” They’re also looking at building their own applications store specifically for the device.

The device is already on sale in America and can be purchased for $149USD. I think the device looks reasonable however will it be a success with the smartphone market increasing its capabilities at such a phenomenal rate? According to the New York Times article, students wearing watches is almost non-existent most opting for the phone to get the time.

The idea is certainly something to keep an eye out for in the  future.

More Information can be found at:

http://www.news.com.au/technology/now-facebooks-on-your-watch/story-e6frfro0-1226043383578#ixzz1KaGuGtV6

http://www.getinpulse.com/

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/15/the-wristwatch-looks-for-a-new-use/