Sony is crowdfunding latest tech
Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project or venture by raising monetary contributions from a large number of people, typically via the internet.Crowdfunding is a form of alternative finance, which has emerged outside of the traditional financial system.
The crowdfunding model is fueled by three types of actors: the project initiator who proposes the idea and/or project to be funded; individuals or groups who support the idea; and a moderating organization (the “platform”) that brings the parties together to launch the idea.
Sony’s latest smartwatch isn’t all that extraordinary on its own, but the company has taken a one of a kind turn in asking consumers to crowdfund it… Sony is crowdfunding latest tech
The watch, called Wena (which stands for “wear electronics naturally”), is a stainless steel design that performs three core functions: digital wallet, notifications and activity. The analog face, while stylish, can’t actually tell users anything but the time, so they’ll need an iPhone to see who is calling/emailing them and their daily activity…
Sony is crowdfunding latest tech…
All of the Wena’s main components are located in the band, and users press the largest module to an NFC reader to make payments. There are also pin-sized lights that, along with vibrations, alert you to notifications popping up on your phone… Sony is crowdfunding latest tech
Wena also comes in a premium black version, coated with a titanium compound.
The watch is only available in Japan, at least to start, and has already met its crowdfunding goal on Sony’s own First Flight crowdfunding service. Backers could get a standard stainless steel model $284, while the black model was available to bidders starting at $410… Sony is crowdfunding latest tech
Sony plans to ship the Wena in March 2016. Perhaps, with demand clearly healthy, the company will eventually release the Wena more widely…
Sony is crowdfunding latest tech…
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