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Google Unveils Android Wear

Posted by Soulskill on from the you-put-android-where? dept.

mrspoonsi tips news that Google has announced 'Android Wear,' their effort to bring the Android mobile operating system to wearable devices. Android Wear provides an interface to control other devices through a smartwatch, adds support for Google Now's voice commands, and lets wearables integrate with various apps. Google has made a developer preview available for download immediately. Google's Motorola division concurrently announced a smartwatch that's powered by Android Wear called the Moto 360. LG announced one as well.

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  1. so what does it do? by alen · · Score: 4, Insightful

    other than tell me the weather that i can already do by looking outside or checking my phone in the morning

    1. Re:so what does it do? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      You can also load an app that will make fart noises.

    2. Re:so what does it do? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      Monitors how often you masturbate so Google can send you targeted adds for lotion and corrective lenses.

    3. Re:so what does it do? by alen · · Score: 4, Funny

      OMG, how did we do these things before

  2. Will it include by the_skywise · · Score: 4, Funny

    Nike self-lacing shoes?
    Self-dry coats?

  3. Android Wear by jchawk · · Score: 4, Funny

    The ultimate form of birth control. This revolutionary clothing will ensure that no girls will come within 50 yards of you.

  4. I prefer my wearables untethered by Opportunist · · Score: 3, Insightful

    As long as this is just an Android accessory it's not what I want. Now wearable computer, that would be interesting, but this sounds more like some Android gadgets than a wearable computer.

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  5. Now we can be even more narcissistic by hessian · · Score: 4, Funny

    Wearables are great. You can check Facebook, tweet on Twitter, chat with friends via SnapChat, all from the comfort of your own pants.

    It's basically like being at home in front of the computer except that you're not. Since no one else has any ideas, we can call this "progress."

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  6. For the people who can't see past their nose by MugenEJ8 · · Score: 4, Informative

    I've had a wearable for 4mo now and because I ride a motorcycle, it has become priceless during my commutes. I can flip tracks; I can see who's calling or messaging me and then I can answer to listen to what that person has to say.

    I couldn't see riding without it...

    1. Re:For the people who can't see past their nose by shellbeach · · Score: 3, Insightful

      I couldn't see riding without it...

      ... ah yes, but can you see the road, riding with it?? :P

      In all seriousness, when did /. become so goddamn conservative? I can't believe how dismissive people are of wearables around here ...