The Wearable Computer is Back

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WIMM Labs believes the future will come in small packages -- it unveils the WIMM platform, a miniature computer currently available in a limited number of developer preview kits.

WimmThe result of a partnership with Foxconn, the preview kit (known as the WIMM One) is a 1" slab packing a reflective colour touchscreen (160 x 160 resolution), wifi, Bluetooth and GPS radios, vibrate motor, accelerometer and magnetometer.

Running on Android 2.1, it comes complete with "micro apps" (such as world clock and calendar) and pairs with smartphones via Bluetooth to alert users of incoming calls and text messages as well as sharing the phone's network connection.

The preview kit includes a  wrist strap in which users can pop in the device (similar those on offer for iPad nanos). Music player and bicycle adapters are also in the works.

WIMM Labs is currently looking for developers (with a public SDK to be available in Q3 2011), as well as licensees willing to make products using the WIMMplatform.

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