Kiwi Wearable Technologies Introduces First Smart Accessory for Watches, Glance

TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - Jun 3, 2014) - Kiwi Wearable Technologies today announces Glance, the first smart accessory that turns any watch into a smartwatch. Glance introduces a new category to wearable technology of add-on accessories that means the consumer doesn't have to render their existing watch completely useless. Available in aluminum with gold or silver finish, the minimalist design enables an aesthetic experience for the user, where technology passively enables functionality while maintaining the unique style of the wearer.

Glance discreetly fits on to any existing timepiece to work with iOS and Android devices. Wearers can receive mobile and social notifications, as well as activate the phone finding feature with the push of a button or use it as an activity tracker. Glance counts steps and measures activity levels. Glance also gives your watch gesture control capabilities to use your hand to control your mouse. Make a thumb tap gesture to simulate a click.

"Wearables have the perception of being unfashionable and not for a wide audience. Glance is a wearable anyone can easily incorporate into their daily wardrobe without comprising personal style," Ali Nawab, CEO and co-founder of Kiwi. "Because you don't have to invest hundreds into a new smartwatch, it is a great way for consumers to start using wearable technology by augmenting the existing watch they love."

For those interested in only wearing Glance, the accessory also comes with a premium leather band that allows the wearer to keep time, notifications, find their phone and motion control of any connected device.

The smart accessory also works with Kiwi's patent pending motion recognition engine that can be used to control connected devices such as smart phones, laptops and TVs.

Glance is available for pre-order for $70 for the first 1,000 to order and $80 after. To pre-order Glance, visit www.kiwiwearables.com or https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1742184757/226627666?token=f12b83fe.