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Smart-Tech Watch Straps

Turn Any Timepiece into a Smartwatch with This Unique Tech Accessory

— September 26, 2015 — Fashion
Anyone who still loves the look of their old watch, but wants the latest and greatest smartwatch features, will be happy to hear about this line of advanced watch straps.

The 'Unique' line of watch straps from Polish starup company uBirds discreetly turns any watch into a technological timepiece. At first appearance this watch strap looks like any other slim and fashionable leather watch band, but this watch strap discreetly covers a set of electronics including sensors, a battery, accelerometer and more. Instead of using a screen interface, a simple LED light is used to maintain the minimal elegance of the band.

The 'Unique' watch strap syncs to your smartphone and can notify you by blinking or vibrating depending on a number of pre-set options available in a companion app. For those who want both style and technological functionality, this discrete and fashionable smartwatch strap is the obvious choice.
Trend Themes
1. Discreet Wearable Technology - The trend towards discrete wearable technology creates an opportunity for electronics companies like uBirds to develop innovative products such as smart-tech watch straps.
2. Minimalistic Watch Technology - The trend towards minimalistic watch technology offers an opportunity for watchmakers to integrate technology into traditional mechanical watches by using smartwatch straps like those from uBirds.
3. Personalized Notifications - The trend towards personalized notifications offers an opportunity for companies like uBirds to develop smartwatch straps that provide custom notifications based on users' preferences and needs.
Industry Implications
1. Electronics - The electronics industry can benefit from the trend towards discrete wearable technology by investing in the development of similar products that can be easily integrated into fashion accessories.
2. Watchmaking - The watchmaking industry can benefit from the trend towards minimalistic watch technology by partnering with companies like uBirds to offer smart watch straps that add tech functionality to traditional mechanical watches.
3. Mobile App Development - The mobile app development industry can benefit from the trend towards personalized notifications by developing apps that work seamlessly with smartwatch straps like those from uBirds to provide custom notifications to users.
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