NEW DELHI: Sony is developing a new smartwatch that features an electronic paper or e-paper.
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the company's
"Fashion Entertainments" project is focusing on the development of
e-paper fashion gadgets.
Sony has even developed a prototype of
a watch called Fes Watch, which sports an e-paper wristband that can
change its appearance with the user's gesture. It offers 24 design
patterns which can be selected by the user. The watch is more of a
fashion accessory and doesn't boast of many smart features.
Interestingly, Sony had put the Fes Watch on a Japanese crowdfunding
website in September, to gauge user interest without revealing the brand
name. According to the report, the watch its initial goal of raising 2
million yen ($17,000) in three weeks and attracted 3.5 million yen from
over 150 supporters.
While Sony has not commented on the
release timeline, the crowdfunding website mentions a post-May 2015
release for contributors.
Sony is also developing e-ink-based bow ties, hat accessories and paper holders.
Sony offers smartwatches under its SmartWatch range with the SmartWatch 3 being its latest Android Wear-powered watch. It also offers lifestyle
and fitness bands.
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