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Payment-Enabling Watch Straps

The Pagare Strap for the Pebble is Packed with Payment Technology

— February 9, 2016 — Tech
Contactless payment technology has been slow moving when it comes to adoption outside of cards, so the Pagare strap is designed for the Pebble smartwatch as a way to streamline the process.

Offering users the ability to store payment information and pay at a huge number of retailers, the Pagare strap upgrades the capabilities of the Pebble smartwatch in new ways.

One of the setbacks for contactless payment technology has been the lack of support by retailers and/or device manufacturers. As such, the makers of the Pagare strap, Fit Pay, have taken it upon themselves to give consumers capabilities that OEM brands aren't delivering.

As consumers seek out easier ways to pay for the items they buy everyday, new payment options like the Pagare strap for the Pebble smartwatch will likely come about.
Trend Themes
1. Contactless Payment Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable and widely available contactless payment solutions for various wearable devices.
2. Streamlined Payment Processes - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design payment solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing technologies to provide a frictionless payment experience.
3. Alternative Payment Methods - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative payment solutions that offer consumers new and convenient ways to make purchases.
Industry Implications
1. Wearables - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of payment technology into wearables to enhance functionality and user convenience.
2. Mobile Payments - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mobile payment platforms that support a wide range of devices and retailers to drive adoption and convenience.
3. Retail Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in-store payment systems to accommodate contactless payment methods and reduce friction at the point of sale.
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