{"id":23242,"date":"2014-05-16T07:15:16","date_gmt":"2014-05-16T11:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webdesignledger.com\/?p=23242"},"modified":"2015-08-18T14:44:23","modified_gmt":"2015-08-18T21:44:23","slug":"how-wearable-technology-will-impact-web-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webdesignledger.com\/how-wearable-technology-will-impact-web-design\/","title":{"rendered":"How Wearable Technology Will Impact Web Design"},"content":{"rendered":"

Remember how wearing a calculator watch back in the day made you feel like George Jetson or his boy Elroy? Technology has come a long way from spelling out naughty words (upside down) on your calculator. These days, you can make calls, record videos, check your health, and buy coffee from your smartwatch–and that\u2019s just the beginning. With the advent of Google Glass<\/a>, Android Wear<\/a>, and the distant promise of Apple iWatch<\/a>, the world is slowly getting comfortable with the idea of wearing technology, instead of holding it. This idea of wearing a computer will undoubtedly shift the way users interact with the internet and its design. Is your web design future proof?<\/p>\n

What Exactly is Wearable Technology?<\/h2>\n

Wearable technology can be clothing or accessory items. Most wearable technology comes in the form of wrist wear or eyeglasses. It\u2019s normally light-weight and unassuming. The most popular and accessible uses for wearable tech exist in the realm of fitness gadgets, such as Fitbit<\/a>, and smartwatches, like Pebble<\/a>. Google Glass has gotten a lot of attention but, at $1500 a pop, it\u2019s cost prohibitive from most folks. That said, so was the iPod when it was first introduced<\/a>. Eventually, a competitive marketplace will drive the price to a reasonable cost, and you\u2019ll need to be ready when it happens.<\/p>\n

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