LYCOS is launching LYCOS Life, a line of wearable devices that include a smart wristband and a finger ring. The devices, which will be launched in the US today and in India next week, are priced at $124,99 for the wristband and $59.99 for the ring. The wristband, named The Band, features a fitness monitor, a personal security manager and something called ‘Tap2Transfer capabilities’. LYCOS claims the device can track a user’s steps, calories burned, speed, sleep and heart rate. The personal security manager on the device lets users log in into their phones and apps without needing to use a password. The Tap2Transfer capability lets users share numbers, business cards, or directions to a specific place, although it's not clear which technology is used to do this (bluetooth, NFC etc). The other device, the Life Ring, has the same features although it does not include the fitness monitor. As of now LYCOS has not disclosed the technical specifications of either of these devices so its not clear how large the battery is or how capable the devices actually are. Interestingly, the company mentions the devices will soon be able to uniquely identify its wearer depending on how they move. Its own OS? Note that LYCOS has refrained from disclosing the OS these devices are running, which makes us think it will be a self-developed operating system, rather than the ubiquitous Android OS. In this case, it will be interesting to see how to company intends to develop an ecosystem and encourage…
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