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Wearable Tech Devices To Watch at Golden Networking’s Wearable Computing Conference 2013 New York

October 28, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

Golden Networking brings Wearable Computing Conference 2013 New York City (www.wearable-computing-conference.com), “Revolutionizing the Human Experience Through Next-Generation Technology”, November 7.

New York City, NY, USA (October 28, 2013) — InformationWeek’s Kristin Burnham has seen the future. Accessories that buzz when the email you’ve been waiting for lands in your inbox. Devices that help you sleep more soundly. Gadgets that photograph and document your day, start to finish. Meet the latest innovations in the rapidly growing — and lucrative — industry of wearable tech, at Golden Networking’s Wearable Computing Conference 2013 (http://www.wearable-computing-conference.com), “Revolutionizing the Human Experience Through Next-Generation Technology”, to be held in New York City, on November 7.

Research company Visiongain predicts that the global wearable tech market will reach $4.6 billion this year. “With virtually limitless applications to a number of verticals, the wearable technology market represents a huge value proposition to all ecosystem members, from manufacturers to app developers and service report providers,” the company’s recent research report stated.

Among the verticals pouncing on the trend, the healthcare industry has rolled out a number of promising remote patient monitoring technologies, such as a bracelet that monitors a patient’s vitals, a device that determines the severity of a person’s sleep apnea and a wireless sensor that monitors fetal and maternal heart rates.

The fitness industry has also embraced the wearable tech trend, introducing the popular Fitbit and Nike’s FuelBand, both of which analyze your daily activity and track your weight. Jawbone, a wristband gadget, tracks how you sleep, exercise and eat.

But Google Glass and the emerging crop of smartwatches have generated the most buzz for wearable tech. The general public still can’t buy Google Glass, augmented reality glasses that the company began testing in April 2012. But developers have rolled out a number of apps, including Path and Evernote integration.

The Smartwatch buzz began in February when rumors swirled that Apple had an iWatch in the works. Though Apple has yet to deliver, the company is reportedly “aggressively” hiring engineers. Critics have questioned whether a viable market for smartwatches exists, but that hasn’t stopped manufacturers like Samsung from jumping in with early products to be discussed at Wearable Computing Conference 2013:

– Key Features of Wearable Technologies
– A New World for Application Developers
– How Wearable Technologies Will Transform the Human Experience
– Wearable Computing and its Impact on the Technology Marketplace
– The Future of Wearable Computing Today

Wearable Computing Conference 2013 is produced by Golden Networking (http://www.goldennetworking.net), the premier networking community for business and technology executives, entrepreneurs and investors:

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Impact of Wearable Computing on Technology Marketplace at Golden Networking’s New York Conference

October 19, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

Building off of the momentum of past successful conferences, Golden Networking brings Wearable Computing Conference 2013 New York City (www.wearable-computing-conference.com), “Revolutionizing the Human Experience Through Next-Generation Technology”, November 7.

New York City, NY, USA (October 19, 2013) — Wearable technology is a recent development that seeks to change the outlook of the population for a new way to interact with the world, in addition to the more classical options of using a mechanical watch or large-screen computers. Wearable computing a fad? What are the long term effects of a transition to wearable technology? How will more traditional competitors be impacted and how upcoming technology wars will influence wearable computing widespread adoption?

These and other questions will be debated at Golden Networking’s Wearable Computing Conference 2013 (http://www.wearable-computing-conference.com), “Revolutionizing the Human Experience Through Next-Generation Technology”, to be held in New York City, on November 7, by a team of authorities in the field:

– Cosmin Laslau, Analyst, Lux Research
– Dirk Schapeler, Chief Executive Office, ViviTouch
– Qaizar Hassonjee, Vice President of Innovations, adidas Wearable Sports Electronics
– Rob Rueckert, Managing Director, New Devices and Wearables Group, Intel Capital
– Scott N. Schober, President and CEO, Berkeley Varitronics Systems
– Sonny Vu, Founder, Misfit Wearables

The history of wearable technology is influenced by both of these responses to the vision of ubiquitous computing. We are now at an inflexion point in the advancement of the adoption of wearable computing. To expand the market for wearable technologies, it is necessary for developers and manufacturers to lead the world to show how the usage of these technologies can revolutionize every aspect of the human experience
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Rob Rueckert, New Devices and Wearables Group, Intel Capital, at Wearable Computing Conference 2013

October 18, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

New York City, NY, USA (October 18, 2013) — Rob Rueckert, Managing Director for the New Devices and Wearables Group at Intel Capital, will speak at Golden Networking’s Wearable Computing Conference 2013 (http://www.wearable-computing-conference.com), “Revolutionizing the Human Experience Through Next-Generation Technology”, to be held in New York City, on November 7. Wearable Computing Conference 2013 will feature insightful discussions:

Mr. Rueckert is a managing director with Intel Capital, joining Intel in 2001. Prior, Mr. Rueckert spent 10 years in the software industry, 5 years as an engineer / CTO and an additional 5 years as a software consultant with Arthur Andersen. Mr. Rueckert has a BS in Information Systems from Brigham Young University and a MBA from the University of Chicago.

Since 1991, Intel Capital has invested more than US$10.8 billion in over 1,250 companies in 54 countries. Their company building focus has resulted in more than 200 of our portfolio companies going public on exchanges all over the world and over 300 being acquired or participating in a merger. Mr. Rueckert’s prior investments include:

– mFoundry (mobile payments) – Acquired by FIS
– Perceptive Pixel (multi-touch systems) – Acquired by Microsoft
– Accertify (Fraud Prevention Tools) – acquired by American Express
– Holdfast (Chinese online gaming) – acquired by Shanda
– Jajah (VOIP service) – acquired by Telefonica
– TobeSoft (Korean rich internet development platform) – IPO
– OpSource (SaaS Hosting) – acquired by Dimension Data
– InSync (Asset Tracking Software) – acquired by RFID Invest
– Arch Rock (Data Center sensor networks) – acquired by Cisco
– Datallegro (Data Warehousing Software) – acquired by Microsoft
– Financial Engines (Online Financial Advisory Services) – IPO
– TimesTen (real time data management) – acquired by Oracle
– Oblix (web services management) – acquired by Oracle
– Demantra (supply chain software) – acquired by Oracle

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Future of Wearable Technologies Next November 7 at Golden Networking’s Wearable Computing Conference

October 18, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

New York City, NY, USA (October 18, 2013) — The general public is eagerly anticipating the release of the wearable technologies. Although release dates are not set, supporters and critics alike want to learn more about these sought-after technologies. What steps are being taken to further improve the technology? How is the industry taking note of privacy and safety concerns? What are the expected changes that these technologies will bring upon? How far wearable technology can go?

These and more questions will be debated at Golden Networking’s Wearable Computing Conference 2013 (http://www.wearable-computing-conference.com), “Revolutionizing the Human Experience Through Next-Generation Technology”, to be held in New York City, on November 7.

Wearable technology is related to both the field of ubiquitous computing and the history and development of wearable computers. With ubiquitous computing, wearable technology shares the vision of interweaving technology into the everyday life, of making technology pervasive and interaction frictionless. Through the history and development of wearable computing, this vision has been both contrasted and affirmed. Affirmed through the multiple projects directed at either enhancing or extending functionality of clothing, and as contrast, most notably through Steve Mann’s concept of “sousveillance”.

Topics that Wearable Computing Conference 2013 will discuss include:

Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by sending an email to information@goldennetworking.com.

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New World for Developers of Mobile Applications at Wearable Computing Conference 2013 New York City

October 17, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

New York City, NY, USA (October 17, 2013) — Wearable technology is built with the vision of interweaving technology into the everyday life and making technology pervasive and interaction frictionless. The addition of wearable technology will open the way for a new generation of practical applications. It is crucial that these developments be made to expand the marketable audiences. How easily can the APIs be accessed and mastered? How to leverage your current portfolio of applications into the wearable world? How to best market your applications to the public?

We are at an inflexion point in the advancement of the adoption of wearable computing. To expand the market for wearable technologies, it is necessary for developers and manufacturers to lead the world to show how the usage of these technologies can revolutionize every aspect of the human experience.

Topics that Wearable Computing Conference 2013 will discuss include:

Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by sending an email to information@goldennetworking.com.

Media Contact:
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Key Features of Google Glass and Apple iWatch at Wearable Computing Conference 2013 New York City

October 17, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

New York City, NY, USA (October 17, 2013) — According to Jennifer Booton at FOX Business, the fast developing high-tech wearable products like Google Glass provoke people’s interesting and purchasing desire. More and more large-scale companies from Apple to Samsung, pour invest in wearable technology. Analysts predict a rally in the new mobile device category is around the corner as demand grows.

Several companies have expressed interest in designing wearable technology including Google, which has thousands of people testing its Google Glass smart headwear through its Google Explorer program. Meanwhile, Dell, Samsung and Acer, all of these electronics giants claim about developing wearable gadgets to deal with declining sales of their traditional products. Most companies are still in development and stuck in testing period as exorbitant amounts of money on this next-generation technology.

On the other hand, there is no doubt that the wearable technology is a robust flexible display market, which IHS predicts will reach nearly 800 million unit shipments by 2020 from just 3.2 million in this year. That is why a rising number of companies get involved in it in spite of excessive expense.

The introduction of wearable technologies allows users to access technology hands free. There will no longer be the need to carry around bulky devices. Information can be accessed at your command and pictures or videos can be taken with the wink of an eye. What are the key features of this technology? How are these functions different from the traditional computer and phone programs? How can wearable technologies be integrated with already established technologies?

The technology of the future is here, with the production of a new generation of technologies that will allow users to interact with computing devices that are worn by the bearer under, with or on top of clothing. The introduction of smart watches and glasses bring upon economic, social and personal effects that will revolutionize the human experience. These technologies will be debated at Golden Networking’s Wearable Computing Conference 2013 (http://www.wearable-computing-conference.com), “Revolutionizing the Human Experience Through Next-Generation Technology”, to be held in New York City, on November 7, forum featuring insightful discussions:

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Why Apple Hires Burberry’s Angela Ahrendts at Golden Networking’s Wearable Technologies Conference

October 17, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

New York City, NY, USA (October 17, 2013) — “I am thrilled that Angela will be joining our team,” Apple CEO’s Tim Cook said in a statement announcing the appointment of Burberry’s CEO, Angela Ahrendts, as the new Head of Retail. “She shares our values and our focus on innovation, and she places the same strong emphasis as we do on the customer experience. She has shown herself to be an extraordinary leader throughout her career and has a proven track record.”

Why would Apple make such a move? Ahrendts was born and raised in a small town, New Palestine, Indiana, a suburb of Indianapolis. She acquired her Merchandising and Marketing degree from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, from where she also received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in 2010. She joined Burberry in January 2006, and took up the position of CEO on July 1, 2006. Prior to that, Ahrendts was Executive Vice President at Liz Claiborne Inc., where she joined the executive team in 1998. During her tenure, she oversaw the Contemporary, Casual, Bridge and Menswear businesses, comprising more than twenty brands and representing 40% of total company revenues. She previously spent six years as President of Donna Karan International.

According to Tim Beyers, Apple wasn’t content to let Google be the top dog in wearable computing. He can’t think of another good reason Apple would hire Ahrendts away from Burberry, one of its best partners in the fashion world. Officially, she’ll take a newly created senior vice president position reporting to Apple CEO Tim Cook. A press release describes the job as overseeing the “strategic direction, expansion, and operation” of Apple’s retail stores — both online and offline.

This and other questions will be debated at Golden Networking’s Wearable Computing Conference 2013 (http://www.wearable-computing-conference.com), “Revolutionizing the Human Experience Through Next-Generation Technology”, to be held in New York City, on November 7.

Topics that Wearable Computing Conference 2013 will discuss include:

Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by sending an email to information@goldennetworking.com.

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Founder of Misfit Wearables, Sonny Vu, to Speak at Wearable Computing Conference 2013 New York City

October 16, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

New York City, NY, USA (October 16, 2013) — Sonny Vu, founder of Misfit Wearables, will participate at Golden Networking’s Wearable Computing Conference 2013 (http://www.wearable-computing-conference.com), “Revolutionizing the Human Experience Through Next-Generation Technology”, to be held in New York City, on November 7.

Misfit Wearables are the makers of highly wearable computing products, including the award-winning Shine, an elegant activity monitor. In an interview with medGadget, Mr. Vu elaborates: “The Shine is the ultimate in simplicity, from the look of it to what it does, which is measuring your physical activity goals. That’s really it. The other thing is that I think we’re the most wearable. You can wear it anywhere. We’ve had people asking if they can wear it as a necklace, watch, even a power ring! I love the other products, but you can only wear it in a few places and with certain dress levels (casual, active) comfortably. You can wear the Shine for a run, just as comfortably as to the prom. When we surveyed people, we had a number of people say they would wear it even if it didn’t measure anything at all. At first, you think, ‘really?’ But I feel like that’s our dream, making something people would want to wear anywhere.”

Mr. Vu is also the founder of AgaMatrix, makers of the world’s first iPhone-connected hardware medical device (Red Dot & GOOD Design Awards). AgaMatrix, which began as a two-person start-up, now ships 15+ FDA-cleared medical device products, 1B+ biosensors, 3M+ glucose meters for diabetics.

Mr. Vu worked at Microsoft Research on machine learning / linguistic technologies and studied math (BS) at UIUC and linguistics (PhD) under Noam Chomsky at MIT. “I eventually left the program again to start up AgaMatrix with Sridhar Iyengar (AgaMatrix’s current CTO), who I knew of in high school and roomed with in college. It was awesome that we started the company from nothing to what’s now a multi-million dollar company whose products are sold at the Apple Store. I got to know John Sculley (Misfit’s co-founder) a couple years ago as a friend and mentor, and over time we decided to start a company together.”

Mr. Vu understands a number of interesting languages, is a patron of good product design, and believes an era of wearable computing is coming soon where UX design will be geared towards glance-able displays as well as non-visual modalities. Where does he see the future of wearable sensors/computers heading?

“It’s going to be a big deal. We had the PC revolution in the 80’s, the Internet in the 90’s, mobile in the early 2000’s until now, and now we are in the post-PC era of cloud computing and tablets. Where else is computing going to go? I think it might go on our bodies. Is the next era of computation and sensing going to be from 2012-2020? I think it is. People are finding it to be more socially acceptable to wear technology, and companies are designing products that are more attractive and socially acceptable to wear. We’re trying to humanize the wearable technology space; you can start by asking ‘what kind of sensors do you have that we can strap on you?’, but we first ask ‘what do you like to wear?’, and we can place a sensor in it. We also start by considering what people would wear, regardless of whether or not it has a sensor in it, like jeans or your underwear or socks. But, I actually think we won’t have the technology for the next 5-10 years to make sensor-embedded clothing that is cheap, can be washed, doesn’t have to be charged, and doesn’t have to fit tight on your body like a compression shirt.”

Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by sending an email to information@goldennetworking.com.

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Cosmin Laslau, Analyst, Lux Research, at Golden Networking’s Wearable Technologies Conference in NYC

October 16, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

New York City, NY, USA (October 16, 2013) — Cosmin Laslau, Analyst at Lux Research in the Mobile Energy Intelligence practice, will speak at Golden Networking’s Wearable Computing Conference 2013 (http://www.wearable-computing-conference.com), “Revolutionizing the Human Experience Through Next-Generation Technology”, to be held in New York City, on November 7. Wearable Computing Conference 2013 will feature insightful discussions:

Mr. Laslau evaluates the development and application of innovative energy storage technologies, through extensive primary and secondary research. Some representative topics include lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, hybrid and electric vehicles, fuel cells and energy harvesting. Additionally, Mr. Laslau helps address client questions regarding mobility and portable energy, on topics ranging from key players, emerging technologies and market strategies. He has spoken at various technology and scientific conferences, on topics such as advanced materials, chemistry, and device applications.

Prior to joining Lux Research, Mr. Laslau worked as a sales engineer for a nanomaterials startup – Nanostructured & Amorphous Materials – where he consulted with industrial and academic clients, advising on material selection including carbon nanotubes and metal nanopowders.

Mr. Laslau obtained his Ph.D. in polymer chemistry from the University of Auckland, specializing in conducting polymers and scanned probe microscopy, and has authored 20 scientific publications and reviews. These include articles in leading journals on subjects such as electrochemistry, nanomaterials and biosensors. He also holds a M.Sc. in polymer chemistry from the University of Auckland, and a B.A.Sc. in nanoengineering from the University of Toronto. During the course of these stints, Mr. Laslau also completed internships in Sweden and Germany, and received awards for academic excellence.

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How Wearable Technologies Will Transform the Human Experience at Wearable Computing Conference 2013

October 16, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

New York City, NY, USA (October 16, 2013) — Wearable technologies have already demonstrated many applications, including usage recognition software to quickly access information about the user and health monitoring that can help with early disease detection. What types of applications of wearable technology can be foreseen? How will the usage of wearable technology impact job market and productivity? How will this change the human experience?

Wearable computers, also known as body-borne computers are miniature electronic devices that are worn by the bearer under, with or on top of clothing. This class of wearable technology has been developed for general or special purpose information technologies and media development. Wearable computers are especially useful for applications that require more complex computational support than just hardware coded logics.

One of the main features of a wearable computer is consistency. There is a constant interaction between the computer and user, i.e. there is no need to turn the device on or off. Another feature is the ability to multi-task. It is not necessary to stop what you are doing to use the device; it is augmented into all other actions. These devices can be incorporated by the user to act like a prosthetic. It can therefore be an extension of the user’s mind and/or body.

We are now at an inflexion point in the advancement of the adoption of wearable computing. To expand the market for wearable technologies, it is necessary for developers and manufacturers to lead the world to show how the usage of these technologies can revolutionize every aspect of the human experience.

Topics that Wearable Computing Conference 2013 will discuss include:

Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by sending an email to information@goldennetworking.com.

Media Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Coordinator
Golden Networking
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