Sony, the giant behind the Xperia series, showcased a set of conceptualized wearable technology like the "Xperia Ear" and "Xperia Eye" During the "Mobile World Congress" last February. Next month, the company is going to bring to reality one o these conceptual wearable technologies, the Xperia Ear, at a price.
According to Techcrunch, the Xperia Ear price and release date have been unveiled by Sony. The wearable device will be released through Amazon on December 13 at $200. It would later be available at retailers like B&H and Fry's.
Sony designed the Xperia Ear as a wearable personal assistant, acting like Amazon's "Echo" or Google's "Google home." But instead of being built in a phone or Wi-Fi speaker, the device is fashioned like that of a Bluetooth earpiece.
Xperia Ear will be powered by the Sony Agent Technology, a personal assistant that Sony designed themselves. The user will receive text notification or driving assistance through the Xperia Ear.
Moreover, the Xperia Ear will also have various sensors built in it. This way, users can use head movements like nodding to acknowledge a command.
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According to Android Central, the latest Sony Xperia Ear will have a Graphite black casing. Inside, the Xperia Ear is a fitted with a gyroscope, proximity sensors, and an accelerometer. The proximity sensors on the device allow the Xperia Ear to automatically turn on when worn.
Through the Xperia Ear, users will be able to send and receive messages through the device's voice command technology, allowing the user to dictate a text message without having to type it on their smartphone. Users will also be able to accept or decline a phone call with a head gesture, without the need to pull out their smartphone.
Sony designed the Xperia Ear to work best with Xperia smartphones. The Sony device will have a 65 mAh batter that is capable of up to 4hours of talk time and up to 80 hours of standby time. The Xperia Ear will also come with a storage case that doubles as a charger as well as multiple earbud tips.
So, what do you think of Sony's latest venture, the Xperia Ear? Stay updated for more Xperia Ear price and release date news.
