Can your clothes and accessories change the way you live your daily life? Wearable devices like smartwatches, glasses, and activity monitors were a big topic of discussion at South By Southwest Interactive this week – especially for their potential in the future.
Imagine if, when you wake up, the lights in your room turn on and the coffee maker starts, said Brian Friedman, CEO of Loopd, a wearable device. Or a room that instantly adjusts the lighting and music based on your presence.
“I think that’s the beginning and the basic idea for these devices,” Friedman said. Other possibilities include a bracelet that can tell if you should get more sleep — or if you’re in the early stages of depression. That’s not far off, experts say, especially considering that devices like pacemakers that can monitor a person’s heartbeat are already in use.
