[Tech/Gadget] Samsung GALAXY Gear Smart Watch & an Indian Behind this Technology

On September 4th 2013, Samsung showcased its new product [smart watch] named Samsung GALAXY Gear in IFA – Berlin. Many Indians are working for many multi national companies and Indian brains are worth too. In proving this, the most mentioned person behind this technology GALAXY Gear is none other than “Pranav Mistry” – an Indian.

Samsung GALAXY Gear was launched and introduced by Pranav Mistry in the IFA conference. Do you all remember him, he is the creator of most amazing technology called “Sixth Sense Technology” – a wearable gesture which connect the real and digital world together. Pranav is heading the Think Tank team at Samsung’s Research America division.

In simple words, its the initiation of Pranav’s Sixth Sense into the real world.

Our time is a time for crossing boundaries, a time for rethinking and revising old categories. I think the future of our digital world is not just about giving a new face, a new form to our existing digital devices. It is the creation of new experiences, new ways of interacting with real and digital world” said by Pranav Mistry during the launch of Galaxy Gear.

“The strap is packed with technology from the next decade” Pranav added, and their team make it so everyone can wear it and use in their day-to-day life.

Known more about Pranav Mistry & Innovations :

Official Website : http://www.pranavmistry.com/
Twitter : https://twitter.com/pranavmistry

Samsung GALAXY Gear, a Wearable Device to Enhance the Freedom of Mobile Communications – said by Samsung.

Technical Specifications Of Galaxy Gear:

Processor	800 MHz processor
Display	1.63 inch (41.4mm) Super AMOLED (320 x 320)
Camera	1.9 Megapixel BSI Sensor, Auto Focus Camera / Sound & Shot
Video	Codec: H.264
	Format: MP4
	HD(720p) Playback & Recording
Audio	Codec: AAC
Audio	Format : M4A
Featured Apps	Atooma is a contextually aware horizontal intelligence platform that makes your GALAXY Gear smarter.
	Banjo gives you the power to see what’s happening right now, anywhere in the world
	Evernote watch app makes it easy to remember things by quickly capturing images and memories and bringing important reminders right to GALAXY Gear.
	Glympse allows people to easily share their location temporarily and in real-time, letting recipients see their movements on a dynamic map.
	eBay app allows you to complete all your transactions on eBay with ease and in real-time.
	Line is a global messaging service available in over 230 countries worldwide.
	MyFitnessPal tracks your nutrition and exercise, empowering you to achieve your personal health and fitness goals.
	Path is the personal network designed to bring you closer to your friends and family.
	Pocket, the leading way to save web content to view later on any device, brings text-to-speech article playback to GALAXY Gear.
	RunKeeper is the personal trainer in your pocket, helping you track your runs, set your goals, and stay motivated.
	TripIt from Concur makes it easy to organize travel plans in one place.
	Vivino Wine Scanner allows you to take a photo of any wine and get to know all about it instantly.
Samsung Services
	Samsung Apps
	ChatON: mobile communication service
Additional Features	Smart Relay, S Voice, Memographer, Voice Memo
	Auto Lock, Find My Device, Media Controller, Pedometer, Stopwatch, Timer
	Safety assistance: In case of emergency, press a power button 3 times continuously, and then user’s location information is transferred to the saved contacts with message.
	2 Microphones (Noise Cancellation), 1 Speaker
Connectivity	Bluetooth® v 4.0 ＋ BLE
Sensor	Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Memory	4GB Internal memory ＋ 512 MB (RAM)
Dimension	36.8 x 56.6 x 11.1 mm, 73.8g
Battery	Standard battery, Li-ion 315mAh

Courtesy : http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/2013/09/04/GALAXY-Gear-1

Highlights Of Gear:

* Capture daily life from your wrist
* Voice operation
* Experience new mobile communications freedoms
* Standalone Watch and Iconic Fashion Accessory

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