Wearables Overview – From Computer In A Backpack to Smartwatches

Wearable Electronics (Wearables) – miniature electronic devices that can be worn under, with or on top of clothing.

Here’s a a short video on the history of wearables, from Steve Mann’s backpack computer to latest smartwatches.

Story/editing: Sander Saar
Camera: Liis Rosenberg

Featuring: Abacus ring, Breguet watch, Steve Mann wearable computer, Xybernaut, Seiko Rupter, Fossil, Zypad, Panasonic, Nike+, Nike Fuleband, Pebble, Meta Watch, Martian Watches, Google Glass, Narrative Clip, OM Signal shirt, Android Wear watches, Apple Watch

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By Sander

Sander is passionate about media and technology, helping companies with strategy, product and growth. Currently consulting Red Bull Media House with strategy and growth as well as Moonbug, a $145M fund to create and distribute inspiring kids content, with business strategy. Previously futurist and led non-linear strategy at Disney after heading strategy and growth at Maker Studios internationally. Before that product manager ​at Verizon Media Group (AOL) and video distribution network Goviral. Early on he helped Europe's largest seed investment fund Seedcamp​ and organized hackathons in Africa with Garage48​.