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Wearing technology well

By Sally - Silversurfer's Editor Apr 3, 2014

Introduced by Google’s Glass, but quickly followed by everything from fitness gadgets to T-shirts, the buzz phrase of 2014 is definitely ‘wearable tech’. Following the first-ever Wearable Technology Show in London, we went along to find the pick of the best kit

FASHION STATEMENT

Kiroco smartwear – from £16.50 see kiroco.com

Locked inside the chips at the centre of all the jewellery designs are messages (or videos or photos) that you design and send via your phone. These are then unlocked when the recipient opens your gift, downloads the app and activates your message. Really inspiring inventiveness from this Yorkshire based outfit.

 

TICK TOCK

Orsto X3, £249, from orsto.com

Orsto X3, £249, from orsto.com

Orsto X3 – £249, from orsto.com

We’ve seen a few wrist-based pieces these past months, but this British made contender has more than enough style and substance to take them all on. From the 8.0 megapixel camera that makes video calls a breeze, to the built-in GPS and WiFi, to the Bluetooth connectivity for hooking up a handset or connecting online to grab an app, it’s a feature rich piece of kit. The heart rate monitor will also come in handy for eyeing your BPM when everyone starts their admiring glances.

SMART SNAPPER

Autographer, £299.99 from maplin.co.uk.

Autographer, £299.99 from maplin.co.uk.

Autographer – £299.99, from maplin.co.uk

This Bluetooth enabled device is to be hung around the neck, or clipped on a pocket, before the spontaneous snapping commences. Armed with five on-board sensors, the Autographer takes imagery of your day, at its own will, whenever it decides something has altered in your environment, like changes in light, motion, direction, temperature and even magnetic fields. Storage inside for up to 2,000 images – yup, it’s a clever camera this one.

 

Can you see your self wearing any of these?

 

 

 

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Sally - Silversurfer's Editor

Mother of three grown-up daughters and a proud grandma too, I am the ultimate multi-tasker and am passionate about my role as Silversurfers Website Editor and Social Media Manager. Always on the lookout for all things that will interest and entertain our community. Fueling fun for the young at heart!

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