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Specialized Spectacle

As the demand for wearable tech increases, eyewear tech becomes specialized

Implications - The popularity of Google Glass has piqued consumer interest in eyewear tech, which has resulted in a plethora of brands releasing specialized versions of smart glasses. As the varieties fill niche market segments to reach specific consumers, this shift signifies a preference for hyper-personalized conveniences as opposed to 'one size fits all' solutions.
Trend Themes
1. Specialized Eyewear Tech - Brands have released specialized versions of smart glasses, signifying a preference for hyper-personalized conveniences as opposed to 'one size fits all' solutions.
2. Wearable Tech - From fashionably smart glasses to fatigue-sensing glasses, wearable technology is evolving to make life easier and improve health.
3. Video-capturing Eyewear - Smart glasses are capable of shooting 8-megapixel photos and 1080p HD video, and add-on modules can expand capabilities.
Industry Implications
1. Optical - Optical companies can produce specialized glasses with digital technologies.
2. Consumer Electronics - Wearables are a subsection of the growing consumer electronics market that continues to evolve with new products and innovative designs.
3. Healthcare - Wearable health technologies continue to improve personalized healthcare experiences, for example, fatigue-sensing glasses can detect and alert users to reduce eye strain
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Phone-Connected Glasses
Fun'iki High Tech Glasses Provide Seamless Smartphone Notifications
The Fun’iki hi-tech glasses are a stylish piece of wearable technology that are like a cross between a bracelet that you’d wear to get smartphone notifications and Google Glass. Rather... MORE
Wearable Tech Glasses
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The Lumus DK-40 Will be Google Glasses’ Biggest Competitor in 2014
With the hype of Google Glass, there is now the Lumus DK-40 that will have consumers comparing which set of tech-infused eyewear will be a must-have in the new year. Instead of being powered by... MORE
Fatigue-Sensing Glasses
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Jin Meme App-Connected Glasses Send Phone Notifications When You're Tired
‘Memes’ are pairs of app-connected glasses from eyewear maker Jin that will alert you when you’re getting close to being fatigued. Sometimes it’s easy to ignore or be... MORE
Virtual Boat Sailing Glasses
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The Afterguard HUD Lets Sailors React in Record Time
The Afterguard HUD is bringing some tech to one sport that people don’t often think about. The system allows sailors to react in perfect time to the varying situations that happen on the seas.... MORE
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The Light Therapy Glasses by Troy Hudson Combats Mood Swings
People who live in countries and cities that suffer from long, drawn-out winters can benefit from the Light Therapy Glasses by Troy Hudson, a student at Drexel University. Although not the first of... MORE
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The Epson Smart Glasses Can Be Paired with a Gesture Control Wristband
Epson has upgraded its Moverio BT-200 smart glasses—one of the highlights of CES 2014—by pairing it with a wearable armband that allows for gesture control of applications more advanced... MORE
play_circle_filledFashionably Smart Glasses
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The Icis Ups the Fashion with the Latest Wearable Technology
A Boston-based optical company Laforge has recently joined in on the action in the world of wearable technology in creating a smart glass called the Icis. The creatives manage to take the aesthetics... MORE
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The Pivothead Colfax Glasses Can Capture a Variety of Video
The Pivothead Colfax is the latest wearable eyeglass project by Povithead, and was revealed at CES 2014. The large, bulkily framed Pivothead Colfax glasses are capable of shooting 8-megapixel... MORE

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