Peruse any big consumer electronics box-store aisles, and you can’t help but notice a new style of peripherals hugging the displays. App-driven devices are appearing on store shelves that let homeowners manage and monitor home systems like thermostats and security using a smartphone or a tablet. There are sensors that monitor fitness by tracking of workouts; digital styluses for kids to draw on tablets; and smartphone camera add-ons. Later this year, we’ll likely see a plethora of smartwatches.
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The App-Driven Gadget Floodgates Are Open
Posted by: Patrick Nelson May 10, 2013 05:00 AMPeruse any big consumer electronics box-store aisles, and you can’t help but notice a new style of peripherals hugging the displays. App-driven devices are appearing on store shelves that let homeowners manage and monitor home systems like thermostats and security using a smartphone or a tablet. There are sensors that monitor fitness by tracking of workouts; digital styluses for kids to draw on tablets; and smartphone camera add-ons. Later this year, we’ll likely see a plethora of smartwatches.