ASUS: Wearable devices critical sector for innovation

Posted on Wednesday, June 19 2013 @ 16:00 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
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Wearable computing is one of the latest gadget crazes. Google jumped into it with its Glass goggles, Samsung is working on a watch-like product, and Apple and Microsoft are rumored to be developing watches of their own. Another firm keen to enter wearable computing is ASUS. Company chairman Jonney Shih said wearable devices will be a critical sector for innovation, and revealed ASUS has been experimenting in that area:
Now, you can add Asus to the list. According to Focus Taiwan, Asus Chairman Jonney Shih thinks wearable devices will be a "critical sector" for innovation. Asus' research lab has been experimenting in that area, Shih said, but there doesn't appear to be anything specific planned just yet. Rather than catering to early adopters, Shih seems more interested in competing when there's mass-market demand.


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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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