This week’s SmartWorld Series features the aftermath of CES 2014 with new products and partnerships in regards to home automation, Quantified Self devices, connected cars, and fashionable wearable tech.
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If you missed this week’s SmartWorld Series, here’s your chance to catch up on the exciting developments happening in the connected world. Each week, we round up the best of apps and services for health and fitness, smart homes, smart cars and anything related to the Internet of Things.
New solutions for SmartHome surveillance + tunes
Revolutionize your home surveillance system with simplicam, a device powered by Closeli, which allows you to monitor your home using your mobile devices. What sets simplicam apart from other home surveillance devices is that it features both facial recognition and tracking so you’ll know when someone’s home, and who’s home. Check out more home automation products on this week’s SmartHome series.
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CES 2014 aftermath : Quantified Self review
At CES 2014, more devices for the Quantified Self debuted. Check out June by Netatmo, a piece of gem that can be worn as a brooch or bracelet that tells you when you’ve had enough sun exposure; Reign by Jaybird, a tracker that tells you when you’re in the zone and when you should kick back and relax; and Withings Aura, a device that lets you analyze what keeps you up at night, in this week’s Quantified Self roundup.
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Ford + Audi seek developers for smart cars, AT&T joins the race
Ford, Audi, and AT&T unveiled new efforts when it comes to the connected car market at last week’s CES. Ford held a makeathon for app developers to create something that greatly complements its AppLink platform, Audi unveiled its Android tablet for cars, while AT&T introduced Drive and Drive Studio. Read more about them in this week’s SmartCar roundup.
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Boutique jewelers + press on nails : Wearable tech gets fashionable
This week’s WearableTech roundup features fashion-forward innovations such as the connected pendant from the collaboration of boutique jeweller Cellini and CSR, and the Elektra Nails, a glue-on nail that functions as a stylus for your touchscreen devices. Also featured in this week’s roundup is the SenseGiz STAR, a device that can be worn as a bracelet or clip on that monitors a person’s safety.
Tune in next week for more interesting stories, discoveries and innovations in the world of smart and connected things.
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