The immersion of wearable technology has spanned from ugly Google glasses to the 4-in-1 wristwatch to rumors of an Apple ring that controls the television. However, for the sex that supposedly seems to care more about aesthetic appeal, not much exists that is considered fashionable….This article in the NYT shows the result of fashion and technology. Ironically, these items of jewelry are tasteful, but serve very little technological purpose. Each item has the ability to send a ‘help’ signal for the person who activates it, and each item can be easily activated with a push of a button. Other features, like sending a text message, are done through voice activation, and physical levels may also be recorded. For now, this is merely the beginning of ‘technocouture’. I’m sure that new features, as well as new designers will come up with more innovative features and looks soon, but I’m truly impressed by the designers’ ability to really hide the technological aspects of the jewelry…those golden cuffs look like..golden cuffs.
Cool stuffs! But wearing jewelries like these seems like little too much technology in our everyday lives.
First off, Google Glasses are pretty amazing and good looking! I would get one if I have that much money lying around! Wearable technology is rapidly making its mark in the technology world. I like the concept of these accessories. However, I cannot imagine myself having more than one of these items. Imagine each time you get a text, your phone, watch, necklace … your whole body will vibrate to alert you (maybe I am exaggerating a bit). What is worse is that there will be one less excuse for you to not respond to a text message/phone call from your clingy boyfriend/girlfriend or demanding boss. On a lighter note, you won’t have to worry about finding a flashlight when there is a blackout (assuming all of your wearable technologies have a long battery life)!
I am excited to see what these new technology has in stored for us in the near future!
I think Google Glass is pretty fetching already, but as that initiative expands the eyewear will probably become more aesthetically appealing. They’re already looking into making Google Glass available with prescription lenses.
Anyway, the concept of technological couture is really interesting. This could totally be the next big thing; I have a feeling people would take to really quickly. But because it’s in its infancy, it doesn’t seem to serve much of a purpose beyond coolness for its own sake.