smartwatch

Definitions

1. A wristwatch with electronic functionality beyond timekeeping.
2. A mobile device worn on the wrist with a touchscreen display.

Equivalents

Examples

“Before too long, secure public key cryptosystems will make⟳ routine personal communications 100% secure. You'll use⟳ E-mail and digital voice, but since it's easy, you'll use⟳ security all the time. Your key will probably be stored in a smartcard or smartwatch that you carry⟳ with you. ... Will they have⟳ to do lightning raids on people they suspect⟳ to grab⟳ their computers while they are still on with the keys in ram? Rip your smartwatch off your wrist to get⟳ your code?”

“In Sydney, Australia, test⟳ trials are under way of a "smart watch⟳" that can one day reduce⟳ the need⟳ for wallets and purses. ... Barnes stressed the trial with CTA is one of a number⟳ Swatch is undertaking with different suppliers to better adapt smart watches to local conditions and learn⟳ their potential.”

“I certainly hope⟳ Newton is not going to die⟳, it is far superior to Windows CE. In fact I hope⟳ Apple will license⟳ the OS to all the makers of smartphones, smart cars, smart watches, smart ovens, etc.”

“Smartwatch buffs eagerly awaiting the arrival later this month of their Palm OS-based Fossil Wrist PDA are going to be disappointed.”

“It's all in the wrist: E-ink smartwatch Pebble bags $2m”

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