The new fad for "smartwatches" continues and the race to see who can make the silliest and most pointless model really starts to heat up. This is from yesterday's New Zealand Herald motoring section ...
Nissan marks time ------------- Nissan is set to become the first car manufacturer to create a "smartwatch" designed specifically for drivers of its cars. The company says its Nismo concept watch will be the first smartwatch to connect a driver to the car and will provide drivers with real-time biometric data.
The watch, which will be on display at the Frankfurt auto show this week, will allow drivers to monitor the efficiency of their vehicle with average speed and fuel consumption readings, access vehicle telematcis and performance data while on track, capture biometric data via a heart rate monitor, connect to the car using a smartphone app and receive tailored car messages from Nissan.
The Nismo watch will be available in three colours - black, white, or black and red.
Nissan says its designlook was inspired by "the Nismo ring and is reflected in a seamless, futuristic, and ergonomic design". Whatever that may mean. Still, at least the heart rate monitor will come in handy to check if your still alive after you drive off the road because you are constantly checking your watch.