maxi-glasgow Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) Don't know if this is a repost but just read this on the BBC Technology section:- http://www.bbc.co.uk...nology-23964797 A smartwatch that monitors the performance of a vehicle as well as the driver has been launched by car manufacturer Nissan. Just like a traditional smartwatch, the Nissan Nismo measures the user's heart rate, temperature and other biometrics. But it also allows users to keep an eye on their car's performance - including average speeds and fuel consumption. Experts say that the watch could be an important step towards greater connectivity in cars. "Connectivity is the new battleground for car manufacturers," said Chas Hallett, editor-in-chief of What Car? "In-car internet is coming and now with consumer electronics focusing on watch-based connections, Nissan is getting ahead of the game and joining the two together very cleverly." The Nismo watch can be connected to the car's on-board computer system to allow users to monitor vehicle telematics and performance data. Users can also receive tailored messages from Nissan via the gadget. It was unveiled ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show, which runs until 22 September. A glut of smartwatches has hit the market recently, including Samsung's Galaxy Gear and Sony's Smartwatch 2. Car-connected watches could be even more useful than those offered by consumer electronic firms, thinks Mr Hallett. "Imagine if you could heat up your car on a cold day before you got into it or shut the roof of your convertible when it started raining and it was parked outside," he said. The Nissan Leaf electric car already allows users to interact with it via their mobile phone, said Mr Dunsmore, and such functionality should be available in the firm's next-generation watches. The current gadget is one of the first products to come out of its Nismo laboratory, which captures live biometric and telematics data from Nissan racing cars and their drivers. The lab plans to use electrocardiograms (ECG) and electroencephalograms (EEG) in the future to capture a range of heart and brainwave data. The eventual aim would be to create wearable technology for drivers that can spot fatigue, monitor drivers' levels of concentration and emotions and record hydration levels. The Nismo, which comes in three colours and has a battery life of around a week, can be controlled by two buttons on the screen. Edited September 9, 2013 by maxi-glasgow Quote
The Trouser Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 Sorry - too busy using my mobile phone while driving to be looking at my watch as well Quote
WhackyWill Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 I going to order one, bet they are not cheap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uMaZZZsTe_g Quote
Steel Lynx Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 I shall randomly guess the price at £800 Quote
WhackyWill Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 Have a look at this one .. http://getpebble.com/ Quote
Easty Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 I only want one because its something new. . . I'd probably never use it!!!! Apple is meant to be bringing one out at some point too. . :-) Quote
AKVai Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 I have a pebble, problem is it looks like the old casio watches you had at school and is worth about £5, At least the Nismo watch actually looks fairly cool. In the Gareth Dunsmore interview he says it's being launched as a concept initially to gauge reaction, so it may not look like that if it hits the shelves. The Samsung concepts that were floating around looked miles better than the actual end product. Quote
Dalos Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 The box is covered in Nismo tyre rubber that has been scraped off a race track? Haha, brilliant. Quote
Dblock Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 Only old men where watches. What is your mobile for? Quote
The G Man Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 Ordered. :p :p :p :p Such a Nismo wannabe, still got that fuel cap thingy? Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 Yes, but moved it on the windscreen on the 370z. Planning to add a couple of 370z, nismo and nissan badges in red on the windscreen, too. Makes me feel that the car is really fast, money well spent! Sad moment of my life, isn't it? Quote
The G Man Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 Well, I've got a G10, seen lots of service, been around, and still works. That'll be a mystery to you, but good to see that the fake Nismo badge is doing it's job Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) Well, not everybody has the cash pile and the very refined taste in cars you have... but I'm still learning, I'll get there, don't you worry. I'm following the nismo Guru! Edited September 12, 2013 by octet Quote
The G Man Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 Still don't get the G10 though so, you've failed old chap, keep trying, step too far though, someone will get it You're doing a grand job though Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 I only have friends in G8 and G20, not sure what a G10 is :lol: Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) Enough, back in your box, I'm watching a movie, the notifications keeps disturbing me. Where is your arrogance button to turn it off? Edited September 12, 2013 by octet Quote
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