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Voice-Activated Smartwatches

The Dial Smartwatch Was Created By Will.i.am

— February 23, 2016 — Fashion
Will.i.am may have made his name thanks to his musical talents and his work as a member of the Black Eyed Peas, but he is also a bonafide tech aficionado and entrepreneur, credentials that he is looking to further burnish with the launch of the Dial, a voice-activated smartwatch that aims to reinvent modern wearable technology.

This device is navigated through and interacted with by virtue of a small 1.63 inch screen that is mostly spoken into. The voice-activated smartwatch uses a proprietary operating system called 'Aneeda'. It's a play on the name 'Anita' but is intended to highlight how you can speak to the device when you need something, hence 'Aneeda'.

This voice-activated smartwatch makes for a uniquely audacious invention, but Will.i.am has never been one to play it safe, and this device will surely reinvent the wearable in many people's eyes.


Trend Themes
1. Voice-activated Wearables - Will.i.am's Dial smartwatch demonstrates that voice-activated wearables are the future of wearable technology.
2. Proprietary Operating Systems - The Dial smartwatch uses a unique operating system called 'Aneeda', highlighting the potential for more proprietary operating systems in the wearable technology market.
3. Celebrity Entrepreneurship in Tech - Will.i.am's success as a celebrity entrepreneur in the wearable technology industry showcases the opportunity for more celebrity-backed tech ventures.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - The Dial smartwatch provides opportunities for innovation in the wearable technology market, particularly with voice-activated wearables.
2. Operating Systems - The unique operating system used in the Dial smartwatch highlights potential innovation in the development of proprietary operating systems in the tech industry.
3. Entertainment and Technology - Will.i.am's success as a musician and entrepreneur in the wearable technology industry demonstrates the potential for more synergies between entertainment and technology sectors.
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