Wearable technologies will continue its journey this year after continuing on its way in 2014. In the program, bound watches and bracelets and all kinds of innovations. However, we do not always find the most innovative products with famous manufacturers. And the Tago Arc is proof of that, because The first wearable to be customizable and battery-free.
How can a connected accessory work without a battery? pretty simple Thanks to NFC. In a nutshell, it is your smartphone that will provide it with the necessary energy.
Honestly, don’t expect a whole host of features with a wristband equipped with just a screen and an NFC chip. Tago Arc will not show your notifications or track your physical activity, just customizable. So that he can display it on flexible e-ink displaypictures and patterns transmitted via your smartphone. Currently, the transfer time takes 15 seconds, but should be cut into four when released.
In summary, first of all, it is a fashion accessory that will match women’s different outfits on demand using two technologies, NFC and e-ink display. The design materials used also give us some information about the target audience of this new bracelet: stainless steel with gold and silver options.
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Besides being quite surprising that technology has entered the fashion arena, the most striking thing is that what manufacturers can offer in wearable devices by combining an e-ink display and an NFC chip. Features currently available will of course require a battery, but the flexible and energy-efficient nature of this display technology could appeal to multiple users.
Currently, Tago Arc is in the funding phase on Indiegogo with a target of $40,000 before it goes into production. However, the starting price is $259. A high price that could delay more than once. HE release date It is scheduled for December 2015.
