Wearables
The most important and widely recognized form of Internet of Things is wearables. In the traditional definition, wearables can be any item that can be worn. The wearables technology can range from fashion accessories to smart watches. Apple Watch is a prime example of wearables. It contains fitness tracking and health-oriented sensors/apps which work with iOS and other Apple products. A competitor of Apple Watch is Samsung Gear S2 which provides compatibility with Android devices and fitness sensors. Likewise, there are many other manufacturers who are building smart watches, including Motorola, Pebble, Sony, Huawei, Asus, LG and Tag Heuer. The reason that makes them a part of the Internet of Things is that they are more than just ...
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