'Smart watch' that displays your texts becomes reality after inventors asked web users for $100,000

[Jazzy]

Bluetooth watches, which pair with your phone to display text messages and control your music, have been tried before with limited success.



But when enthusiastic inventors promised to get it right if they were given enough funding to create their 'Pebble' wristwatch, the Internet erupted with generosity.



The team hoped to raise $100,000 in a month - they achieved this in just hours.



Now, three weeks later, the creators have $10.1million in the bank, and 85,000 buyers waiting to receive their own watch once it rolls off the production lines.



Kickstarter works by allowing investors to put up anything from $1 to thousands of dollars. Some enthusiastic fans pledged $10,000 to turn the smartwatch into reality. Those who donated more than $100 will get a Pebble delivered.



So why is it so special?

'Pebble is the first watch built for the 21st century,' say its creators. 'It's infinitely customizable, with beautiful downloadable watchfaces and useful internet-connected apps.



'The watch will connect via Bluetooth, and alert users to incoming messages via vibrations - and apps bring Pebble to life.



Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...ed-raising-10MILLION-weeks.html#ixzz1ug0V6ExM



Anyone want one of these?

 

[Evil Eye]

And that's how you make money from the internet.

Anyone want one of these?

Not really, I already have a watch - one I can wear to school. Cool, though.

 

[Jazzy]

Think of all the cheating in school that could go on if students were wearing these. They could just text the answers to each other.