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Adaptable Wearable Chips

MetaWare Boosts Creative Opportunity in the Wearable Technology Industry

— September 27, 2014 — Tech
The wearable technology industry is becoming increasingly popular, from fitness tracking to designer bracelets. Even Apple has gotten in on the smartwatch action with their recently announced Apple Watch. Mbientlabs is making it more accessible to consumers than ever by offering miniature chips that can connect to any smartphone using Low Energy Bluetooth and API technology.

The Mbientlabs MetaWare chips are specifically intended for designers and developers focused on the wearable technology industry. Due to its size, the chip can be easy installed into a plethora of items or garments, opening the field wide open. The chip is only as big as a United States quarter, so creative tech companies have a lot of options. From there, consumers will have more smart choices than they already have.
Trend Themes
1. Wearable Chip Integration - With Mbientlabs' MetaWare chips, wearable technology companies can easily integrate smart capabilities into their products.
2. Accessible Wearable Technology - Smaller, more affordable wearable technology options like Mbientlabs' MetaWare chips are making the industry more accessible to consumers.
3. Creative Opportunities in Wearable Tech - The small size and versatility of Mbientlabs' MetaWare chips is opening up new creative opportunities for designers and developers in the wearable technology industry.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - Mbientlabs' MetaWare chips are disrupting the wearable technology industry by making it easier and cheaper for companies to add smart capabilities to their products.
2. Smart Fashion - The use of Mbientlabs' MetaWare chips in garments and accessories is disrupting the fashion industry by adding technology to clothing and accessories.
3. Internet of Things (iot) - Mbientlabs' MetaWare chips are contributing to the growth of the Internet of Things by making it easier and more affordable for everyday items to be connected and smart.
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