Top 5 Wearable Tech! (Early 2014)
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From Glass to smartwatches, this the best we have in wearable tech right now! Return to this video in December 2014. 5. Qualcomm Toq (2:11) 4. Samsung Galaxy Gear (3:04) 3. Google Glass XE (4:07) 2. Fitbit Force (5:02) 1. Pebble Steel (6:09) Galaxy Gear Review: youtu.be Google Glass Review: youtu.be Video Gear I use: amzn.com Intro/Outro Track: Deadmau5 - Slow Down, Start Over ~ twitter.com google.com @MarquesBrownlee @MKBHD @MKBHD
The video presents a snapshot of wearable technology as of early 2014, framing wearables as a new computing paradigm that sits on or near the body to extend functionality beyond the smartphone. The host introduces the concept of a wearable computing revolution and explains why a wrist worn device could become the next big thing after the smartphone, laying out the anticipation and bets around smartwatches, glasses, and fitness bands. The top five lineup surveys five distinct products, beginning with Qualcomm Toq and moving through Samsung Galaxy Gear, Google Glass Explorer Edition, Fitbit Force, and Pebble Steel. For each item, the reviewer highlights key strengths such as display technology, battery life, and cross platform compatibility, while also openly referencing major drawbacks like limited device compatibility, restricted functionalities, or high price. The analysis emphasizes how each device handles notifications, glanceable information, and interaction with smartphones, offering a critical view of user experience against potential real-world benefits. The host concludes by noting the CES context, hints at forthcoming products from major players like Apple and Google, and teases future updates to wearable tech that could shift the ranking by year end. Across the video, the emphasis remains on practical usability, ecosystem support, and the evolving role of wearables in everyday life, rather than pure novelty. The closing remarks invite viewers to watch for more developments and to follow the creator for future updates and hands-on impressions of new hardware.
Topics · technology · wearables · consumer electronics · product reviews
Questions answered
- What were the top five wearables highlighted in the video, and what was a key strength of each?
- Qualcomm Toq was noted for its advanced display technology and outdoor visibility, Samsung Galaxy Gear was praised for its design and battery life but criticized for limited compatibility, Google Glass Explorer Edition offered instant notifications but faced social and price drawbacks, Fitbit Force provided comprehensive fitness tracking and sleep monitoring, and Pebble Steel emphasized a focused smartwatch experience with a growing app ecosystem.
- What caveats did Marques Brownlee mention about the wearables showcased?
- He pointed out that some devices had limited compatibility with other hardware, that some wearables offered only basic notification functions rather than full smartphone interactions, that certain products like Google Glass were expensive for beta stages, and that fashion or user experience could be constrained by ecosystems or company control.