Thursday, June 5, 2014

WHAT'S NEW IN WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

Diane von Furstenberg and Google announced their official partnership on Monday June 2.  The result DVF Made for Glass.

A limited edition series of optical frames and shades that will be available online only starting June 23.  With this release it will make von Furstenberg the first designer to the market with the Glass technology.  DVF herself will select a hand picked combination of frames and Glass that will sell as a package for $1700.  The frames and Glass will also be sold separately at a cost of $1500 for Glass, $120 for the DVF shades, and $225 for the clear frames.



Another new release in the wearable technology field is Glasses TrackR.  This "GPS" system is meant to help you keep track of your expensive glasses.  The Glasses TrackR device attaches to one temple and looks a little like the computer of Google Glass.  You download the TrackR app to your phone or tablet and if you "lose" your glasses you can go on the app and it will tell you where you left them.  The company is currently taking pre orders with no official release date yet.  The cost is $29.95 and they give various discounts if you order multiple devices.