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.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Voice-activated Wearables
- Will.i.am's Dial smartwatch demonstrates that voice-activated wearables are the future of wearable technology.
- 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.
- 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.
Sectors Adopting This
- Wearable Technology
- The Dial smartwatch provides opportunities for innovation in the wearable technology market, particularly with voice-activated wearables.
- 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.
- 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.
