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Dynamic E-Paper Smartwatches

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The FES Watch U Lets Users Access New Designs Through An App

— August 29, 2016 — Fashion
Sony is releasing a technologically advanced e-paper smartwatch, dubbed the FES Watch U, that is designed to make use of the wonders of e-ink technologies to make it easier than ever for users to access the latest and greatest device designs all through their own smartphone interfaces.

Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign on the First Flight website, this e-paper smartwatch will come with a dozen basic designs, although the design catalog will be expanded over time. This means that users can make use of a purpose-built companion smartphone app to access new designs.

The FES Watch U, which users can access for a pledge ranging from anywhere from $438 all the way up to $587 depending on the model and options chosen, is clearly a high-tech example of customizable design in the gadgetry world.
Trend Themes
1. Dynamic E-paper Smartwatches - Opportunity for companies to innovate in the smartwatch market by integrating e-ink technology and customizable designs.
2. Companion Smartphone Apps for Smartwatches - Opportunity for developers to create purpose-built apps for users to access new designs and features.
3. Crowdfunding for Technologically Advanced Devices - Opportunity for companies to utilize crowdfunding as a means to launch and market new and innovative products.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Opportunity for the consumer electronics industry to integrate e-ink technology and customizable designs into their smartwatch offerings.
2. Mobile App Development - Opportunity for the mobile app development industry to create purpose-built companion apps for smartwatches that offer customization and new features.
3. Crowdfunding Platforms - Opportunity for crowdfunding platforms to host campaigns for technologically advanced devices like the FES Watch U.
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