Wearables are still disappointing, even after CES

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Above: Epson showcased its Moverio BT-200 augmented reality glasses. This is a prototype but the production model isn’t much prettier.
The buzz in the weeks and months leading up to CES 2014 was all about wearables but up to that point, the most noteworthy devices of the year — Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smart watch and Sony’s Smartwatch 2 — failed to capture the minds (and wallets) of consumers.In terms of sheer mindshare and buzz, the most successful wearable device to date has been Google Glass. But there’s no telling when it will see a full scale release. Apple has also long been rumoured to be developing a wearable of its own — the iWatch. Now, those two devices were never going to make an appearance at CES 2014, but it’s curious that the trend has gained so much momentum with so little to actually show for itself.
CES was downright cluttered with wearable technology and much of it will be available later in year. But are we really anywhere closer to figuring out where this space is headed? Not really. There were some excellent examples of what we’ll see later this year, but nothing that really breaks the mold. It begs the question: if this is a market with so much potential, why aren’t we seeing anything truly innovative?
Read on to find out what’s coming soon in this emerging area.



by Christopher Rogers•                 January 14, 2014