Do you have a Smart Watch??

It has been a while since I have written my last article here. And a lot has changed in the tech world. We need to talk.

I have covered Smart phones, Smart tv's, and touched on Smart cars. Now get ready for the next, must have device. Wait for it...A Smart Watch!

What is a Smart Watch? Well, it is a wrist worn device that not only will tell the time, but will give you information from a variety of sources. The current hot Smart watch is The Pebble Smart Watch. http://www.getpebble.com/

It began as a "Kick Starter" program on the web. Kickstarter is an American-based private for-profit company founded in 2009 that provides tools to raise funds for creative projects via crowd funding through its website. Well they only expected to raise $200,000 dollars or so. The project became so popular , they raised over $10 million dollars! They had to cut the initial orders off at 85,000 watches. So, almost a year later they are finally shipping, and its a dream come true. (Backers for the watch get theirs first)

The watch links to my Smart phone via blue tooth. Now when my phone rings or gets a text or and email, the information is sent to my watch where I can conveniently and discreetly see it without pulling out my phone. Even from another room in my house. I can also control my music on my phone and get information from my running program. The crisp and bright watch face is an E-Paper always on display. And has a back light for dim light viewing. Plus, it is able to download and run applications designed exclusively for it. Don't like the watch display? Download a new one! And many applications on your phone are being re-written to work with this watch. It is also waterproof and re-chargeable.

Apple and Samsung are also working on a similar device. After 2 weeks of use, I find it to be a very valuable tool. And a very stylish watch. It is currently available for pre-order for $150 dollars.

So, get your Smart Phone a Smart watch. The future is here.