Apple Watch

There has been a lot of buzz going on in 2015 about wearable technology, by far one of the most talked about gadgets is the Apple Watch that will be hitting stores this year. “Selecting a watch is very personal. As with all things you wear, how it looks is at least as important as what it does. So we set out to make Apple Watch something you’ll love to use every day. As well as something you can’t wait to put on every morning.”1 In this case Apple has never been so correct. The overall design of this watch is flawless and there are over millions of ways to customize your Apple Watch so it is your perfect fit.

So what’s the technology behind the watch that makes it stand out over any competitors? “Since wristwatches were invented in the 19th century, people have been glancing at them to check the time. With Apple Watch, this simple, reflexive act allows you to learn so much more. We optimized your favourite apps for the wrist by developing Glances - scannable summaries of the information you seek out most frequently. To see them, you simply swipe up from your watch face. In an instant, you can glimpse the weather forecast, check out what’s next on your calendar or find your current location on a map. You can quickly swipe through different Glances, or tap on one to go directly to its corresponding app for more details.”2 Although there have been many 'wearables' on the market these past few years and none have really become a trend, I personally do believe Apple Watch is going to be huge.

“You won’t just send and receive messages, calls and mail more easily and efficiently. You’ll express yourself in new, fun and more personal ways. With Apple Watch, every exchange is less about reading words on a screen and more about making a genuine connection.”3 The watch we imagined as children is here, now the question is will you be going out to get one in the upcoming months?

To conclude this blog post I will add a link to an Apple Watch video that talks more about the watch in great detail. Thank you for reading and Stay tuned for more posts about the new technology that would one day be the norm.

https://www.apple.com/ca/watch/films/#film-design

References

1. Apple. (n.d.). Design. Retrieved on January 24, 2015, from    

            https://www.apple.com/ca/watch/design

2. Apple. (n.d.). Technology. Retrieved on January 24, 2015, from         

            https://www.apple.com/ca/watch/technology

3. Apple. (n.d.). New Ways To Connect. Retrieved on January 24, 2015, from  

            https://www.apple.com/ca/watch/new-ways-to-connect

Mobility of Tomorrow

Hello all,

For my first post on the New Technology blog, I will be writing about the Mercedes-Benz F015. Just look at the inside of this car.

“The car is growing beyond its role as a mere means of transport and will ultimately become a mobile living space.”1 Imagine the luxury of being able to have a car that drives on its own. What could you do with all the extra time on your hands, when they’re not on the steering wheel? Catch up on some work on the drive to the office, catch up on some missed sleep, or have an actual face-to-face conversation with anyone in your car. The opportunities are endless and all are in your favour.

“This innovative four-seater is a forerunner of a mobility revolution, and this is immediately apparent from its futuristic appearance. Sensuousness and clarity, the core elements of the Mercedes-Benz design philosophy, combine to create a unique, progressive aesthetic appeal.”2 It is no surprise that when you look at this car, you can’t help but to think this is the future.

This looks just like something taken out of a sci-fi movie. Now that it is becoming a reality, the question is, will people trust this car? Or will people rather just drive themselves around forever. Truthfully I believe if all these cars were on the road there would never be an accident again. It is 2015, and there are so many distractions for drivers nowadays. Whether it is your phone or just looking for something in the car. I personally have been in a car accident and what caused it? The driver was distracted reaching for a CD. This would never be a problem with the F015 because you have the ability to do everything and just let the car be the one keeping an eye on the road.

To conclude my first post I will add a link to an informative video about the world premiere of the F015 for those of you who would like to learn more about this wonderful piece of technology. Stay tuned for more posts about the new technology that would one day be the norm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYTV4d-Gn0s

References

1. Mercedes-Benz. (n.d.). Innovation. Retrieved on January 17, 2015, from         

            https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mercedes-benz/innovation/research-

            vehicle-f-015-luxury-in-motion/

2. Ibid