We’ve seen a lot of new gadgets and gizmos at the start of CES 2015 yesterday and tonight, it’s Sony‘s turn on the stage. While not giving any clues about the next Xperia devices, the manufacturer is focusing on its SmartWear line. Nothing exactly new aside from what it calls a prototype device, but fans of Sony’s smartwatches will most likely be delighted to know that the latest model now comes with a stainless steel edition. Sony has also improved its Lifelog platform to include more apps and services for your life and activity monitoring needs.
The Sony SmartWatch 3 is sort of a first for Sony, as it is the company’s first, and hopefully not the last, dip into Android Wear. Now that smartwatch has become even classier with a stainless steel option for those who prefer a more premium look for their smart timepiece. In all other aspects, it is pretty much the same SmartWatch 3, with a 1.6-inch 320×320 TFT LCD screen and a rather high score of IP68 water and dust proofing. But Sony won’t force you to adopt its styles if they clash with your tastes. The company is also introducing a new SmartWatch 3 holder that enables you to use any 24 mm strap of your preference. The stainless steel SmartWatch 3 arrives February while the holder comes sometime later this first quarter. Prices to be announced.
Sony seems to also be getting into a some experimental wearables these days. After revealing its SmartEyeglass concept last month, it is now talking about a new wearable prototype called the Smart B-Trainer. As the name seems to hint, this waterproof all-in-one wireless headset is designed more towards those with an active lifestyle, particularly runners. The device sports its own memory storage and can let users listens not only to music but also to voice coaching. But more than that, the headset is supposedly laden with sensors for the benefit of athletes. Sony has yet to detail exactly what these sensors are and when the Smart B-Trainer will be available to the public, if at all.
Moving beyond hardware, Sony is also leveling up its Lifelog platform, the ecosystem that follows you everywhere and gives you an overview of almost all aspects of your life, both physical and digital. Lifelog users now need longer be confined to their mobile devices, as they can view their stats from a web browser via lifelog.sonymobile.com as well, whether it be on your smartphone, tablet, computer, or smart TV. In addition, Lifelog now offers integration with other services and devices, like IFTTT for an even more sophisticated Lifelog network, Habit Monster for developing new habits (and breaking bad ones), and Withings’ Smart Body Analyzer and related devices.
