Posted on 11/24/2014 8:21:09 AM PST by SeekAndFind
The yet-to-be-released Apple Watch has been making news for quite some time now. Very recently, the smartwatch has made it to the coveted Time magazine's top 25 new inventions of 2014.
Based on the Time magazine list, the Apple Watch completely channels the idea of running a computer on the wrist. This is achieved by utilising a novel interface with a combination of touchscreen and physical buttons. Moreover, the Apple Watch is considered to be a fashion accessory, in addition to representing the latest technology in wearable gadgets arena, according to Time Magazine via Phone Arena.
The magazine has also listed down a couple of features of the smartwatch such as sending and receiving of messages, finding directions and supporting mobile-based payments, among others. The smartwatch can also double as a fitness and health tracker. The Apple Watch's release date is speculated to be on Valentine's Day 2015.
In addition to the Apple Watch, Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 has also made it to the top 25 new inventions list. The 2-in-1 business-centric tablet features a humongous 12-inch display. With the help of the optional Type Cover and the built-in kickstand, the Surface Pro 3 can easily be turned into a laptop. The device is powered by an Intel processor and backed by 4 GB or 8 GB of RAM. In addition, there is a 512 GB of internal storage capacity, making it all the more appealing for the tablet lovers. Very interestingly, instead of pitting the Surface Pro 3 against the Apple iPad, Microsoft has released ads pitting its tablet against the MacBook Air. Needless to say, this strategy is mainly to pinpoint the 2-in-1 functionality of the Pro 3.
Another interesting addition to the top 25 list is the latest Blackphone. The handset garnered interest from the tech crowd, mainly because of the security that it guarantees. The device runs on a forked version of Google's Android OS; hence, it reduces the vulnerability to attack of any kind. Furthermore, the phone calls, text messages and browser history via the Blackphone are encrypted. Apart from the aforementioned products, the top 25 list includes the following items:
The Real-Life Hoverboard
Mangalyaan
High-beta fusion reactor
Witricity
3D Printing
Coolest Cooler
Lumo Lift
BMW i3
Ringly
Pillpack
Superbananas
Copenhagen Wheel
MotionSavvy uni
Hemopurifier
The Selfie Stick and Hairbrush
Quirky + GE aros
Blue Room
Osmo
94fifty smart sensor
Wikipearls
Electric objects
IAmelemental
TIME’s BEST INVENTIONS OF 2004.
SEE HERE:
http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,1940424,00.html
Ya. Right. Proven hoax.
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