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Smart Ring, Zen Watch Keep Users Connected

New products for Android-lovers take wearables to the next level.

Alert Jewelry  

Mota SmartRing keeps users connected to calls, texts, email and social networks. Designed to work with Android and iOS, the SmartRing uses vibrations and a discreet LED screen to notify users of incoming calls. A downloadable app lets users set alerts and VIP contacts.

Low-energy Bluetooth 4.0 communications provides a stable connection between a phone and the SmartRing. The ring charges via an inductive wireless charging station — users simply place the ring on top of it. The battery is designed to last one to three days on a single charge.

ASUS ZenWatch
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The ASUS ZenWatch is powered by Android Wear and features a version of the ASUS ZenUI user interface developed specifically for ZenWatch. This slim device pairs with a smartphone running Android 4.3 or higher to provide relevant and useful information when it is needed most, and also to serve as a personal wellness manager in conjunction with the ASUS ZenUI Wellness app.

 

The 2.5-dioptre curved glass increases usability with a smooth and responsive touch experience. The watch has a stitched-leather strap and quick-release clasp, and comes with a selection of instantly changeable software watch faces, allowing users to customize ZenWatch easily.

 

Miriam Jones is a former chief copy editor of Government Technology, Governing, Public CIO and Emergency Management magazines.