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Trivoly has started a crowdfunding campaign for a newly developed disc of the same name which promises to turn any watch into a smart-watch. It is made out of a thin plastic and acts as a notification hub, vibrating when you receive a message, or set an alarm or add an event to your calendar.
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New Delhi: Tech startup Trivoly has developed a way to turn any watch into a smart-watch.
According to Engadget, Trivoly has started a crowdfunding campaign for a newly developed disc of the same name which promises to turn any watch into a smart-watch. It is made out of a thin plastic and acts as a notification hub, vibrating when you receive a message, or set an alarm or add an event to your calendar.
You can control your smartphone camera and music by tapping all sides of the disc and it contains a heart rate monitor that syncs to native fitness apps.
Engadget said that Trivoly seems to fall short of being a fully-fledged wearable as it isn't a standalone product. Sure, you can use the native app to "customize" your disc (change the color it flashes when you receive a notification) but you'll need to commit the various colors to memory and still reach for your smartphone.
The company says the device is fully operational and ready to go, yet the estimated delivery date is February 2016.