Considering the continuously shrinking PC market Dell is
eyeing the wearable
technology. In an interview this week, global vice president of personal
computing Sam Burd says that “There are challenges in cost, and how to make it
a really good experience.” However, he believes that “The piece that’s
interesting is that computers are getting smaller. Having a watch on your wrist
– that’s pretty interesting, pretty appealing.” Though Dell has not yet
announced anything but ‘we are looking at the technology in that space’, Burd
added.
The company isn’t bowing out of the desktop business any
time soon, but Dell admits it failed to capitalize on the rapid growth of the
smartphone and tablet markets, and hopes to find a new revenue stream in
wearable technology.
Wearable technology, though still
largely theoretical, is quickly becoming a crowded market as companies rush to release
new devices. Google Glass developer kits are already being tested by thousands
of early adopters.
We have lately seen brands like Apple, Google, Samsung,
LG, Sony and others working on the wearable technology. Though it is Sony who
has made the first move ahead and launched another smartwatch at the
recently held Mobile Asia Expo, Apple has also revealed its plans by
registering iWatch trademark for its watch, followed by Samsung which
was recently in news for filing Gear as a trademark, most likely for
its wearable devices.
Samsung is expected to reveal its smartwatch alongside the
Galaxy Note III launch on September 4 at IFA 2013.
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