wearable technology – The Nanfang https://thenanfang.com Daily news and views from China. Fri, 01 Jul 2016 06:32:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.5.3 Virtual Reality Cameras the Hot Tech Gadgets at China’s Two Sessions https://thenanfang.com/virtual-reality-cameras-are-the-hot-technology-at-this-years-two-sessions/ https://thenanfang.com/virtual-reality-cameras-are-the-hot-technology-at-this-years-two-sessions/#respond Mon, 07 Mar 2016 01:32:26 +0000 https://thenanfang.com/?p=374041 China’s annual legislative and political advisory sessions have begun again, and we’re back to speculating on the new regulations that might be in store for China this year. But one thing stays the same each year: coverage that shows a bunch of people, some in ethnic dress, trying to look very interested in a giant hall. And yet, […]

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China’s annual legislative and political advisory sessions have begun again, and we’re back to speculating on the new regulations that might be in store for China this year. But one thing stays the same each year: coverage that shows a bunch of people, some in ethnic dress, trying to look very interested in a giant hall.

And yet, with the media’s tendency to cover nothing as thoroughly as itself, there is one change: their own gadgets.

These photos from China Daily show the hottest technology now on display by reporters covering the National People’s Congress, and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference: virtual reality and panoramic cameras. It’s the same Great Hall of the People, but now in glorious 360 degrees!

The panoramic cameras replace last year’s big innovation, smartglasses and selfie sticks.

But then, there’s some technology that seems to have stuck at the two conferences:

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Shanghai Metro Introducing “Smart” Fare Bracelets and Fitness Trackers https://thenanfang.com/shanghai-metro-offer-smart-bracelets-can-pay-metro-fares/ https://thenanfang.com/shanghai-metro-offer-smart-bracelets-can-pay-metro-fares/#respond Thu, 19 Nov 2015 01:24:04 +0000 https://thenanfang.com/?p=370721 The Shanghai metro is taking a leap into the technological future. On November 24, the company will unveil a smart bracelet that passengers can wear to access the subway. In addition to its use as currency on all Shanghai buses, subways, and ferries, the bracelet will also display the time and can be used as a fitness […]

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The Shanghai metro is taking a leap into the technological future. On November 24, the company will unveil a smart bracelet that passengers can wear to access the subway. In addition to its use as currency on all Shanghai buses, subways, and ferries, the bracelet will also display the time and can be used as a fitness and sleep tracker.

The bracelet will be unveiled during a fashion show at the Zhongya Grand Mecure Hotel Shanghai. A lucky 50 of the 150 guests will receive a bracelet for free; the other 100 guests will be able to buy the bracelet at a discounted price. While the price of the bracelet or a photo of what it looks like has yet to be released, you can register to win a ticket for the November 24th unveiling here.

Transport cards are currently available from the Shanghai Metro in a variety of forms that include “mini” and “personalized” as well as being in a watch-form that commuters can wear around their wrist.

The Shanghai Metro has had tremendous problems with many of its commuters not paying fares in recent years. While the Shanghai Metro has looked to publicly shaming fare skippers, one such attempt in October backfired when a woman identified as a fare evader refuted the claim, eventually forcing the Shanghai Metro to rescind the accusation and issue a public apology.

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