Facebook Working on Smart Watch With Detachable Display and Two Built-In Cameras

[MacRumors]

Facebook has been working on a new smart watch for the last several months, and The Verge today unveiled new details about the device, which will compete with the Apple Watch.

The Facebook smart watch will have a detachable display with two built-in cameras for taking pictures and videos to share on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

A camera on the front of the watch's display will be available for video calls, while a 1080p camera at the back can be used for capturing photos when the watch body is detached from the stainless steel watch frame.

Facebook is planning to work with other companies to create accessories that can be attached to the camera hub portion of the watch, like backpacks. Facebook is hoping that people will use the watch in the same ways that smartphones are used now to circumvent Apple and Google's control over mobile Facebook users.

Prior rumors about the smart watch suggested it will feature a cellular connection that does not require a smartphone, and wearers will be able to send messages with Facebook services like Messenger and WhatsApp. It's also expected to have built-in health tracking features like a heart rate monitor, and it will run a custom version of Android.

There have been rumors that Apple might one day add a camera to the Apple Watch, but it so far has yet to happen. Given Facebook's poor track record when it comes to data collection and privacy, people may be hesitant to use a Facebook-designed smart watch, especially one equipped with multiple cameras and a microphone.

Future iterations of the Facebook smart watch will serve as a key input device for augmented reality glasses that Facebook also has in the works. Facebook is aiming to launch its new smart watch next summer, and it could be priced at around $400.

Article Link: Facebook Working on Smart Watch With Detachable Display and Two Built-In Cameras

 

[Yokon54]

Hahaha…THE hardest of all passes.

No one trusts FB and their hardware has been trash, so it will flop.

 

[Techwatcher]

Hard pass. For eternity.

 

[raindogg]

Looks like Facebook figured out a new way to track your every move.

 

[Think|Different]

No need to even mention the "p" word here, even – what the hell would this possibly integrate with, that would even make it worth my while? Seems more limiting than being stuck with a Portal wondering who you could call on it.

 

[HeavenDynamic]

Cameras? On a Facebook product that you wear on your wrist? hahahahahaha

 

[AngerDanger]

Here's an alt version I also presented to the editor that some might appreciate…

 

[Malithion]

DOA

 

[Mindblown]

LOL yikes. I really don't trust Facebook with anything.

 

[Mr. Awesome]

Here's an alt version of the feature image some might appreciate…

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Okay, you are superhumanly fast at Photoshop.

 

[X--X]

That's what we need... more cameras around the clock, 360°, everywhere, always.

Big brother is watch-ing you.

 

[RavynArcadia]

I want nothing made or owned by facebook. Except Beat Saber...whenever I get anon oculus vr set.

 

[nfl46]

Watch out Apple Watch! The Facebook Watch is coming.

 

[AngerDanger]

Okay, you are superhumanly fast at Photoshop.

Thanks, but I meant it was literally an alt that I made for this article; I showed both to the editor.

 

[BuffaloTF]

Well… The Portal is a really cool device with one big asterisk… Facebook. I’m sure this could be cool too, but it’d share that asterisk and make it a no-buy. Too bad, really.

 

[BeefCake 15]

I want a watch face with Zuckerberg looking left and right.

 

[Your Royal Highness]

Clear the room if you know someone is wearing a Facebook wearable.



Hopefully there’s decoys and spoof lookalike on Amazon so I can get a seat in NYC subway. 🤣🤣🤣



This might be the ultimate manifestation of a physical meme.

 

[BeefCake 15]

Thanks, but I meant it was literally an alt that I made for this article; I showed both to the editor.

Editor should've used it!

 

[NMBob]

Little RED Ridinghood: My, grandma...what a lot of cameras you have on your wristwatch.

 

[Autumnwolf2015]

LoL. The Facebook Watch. As if they didn’t “Watch” you enough… No thanks, I think I’ll stick with my Apple Watch. Besides, I deleted my Facebook account a long time ago. Don’t miss it one bit.

 

[bpeeps]

Here's an alt version of the feature image some might appreciate…

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User designs are consistently better than whoever does the graphics for this site.

 

[GadgetBen]

The fundamental misfire here (that FaceBook execs cannot seem to get into their thick skulls) is that people do not want Facebook, a personal data broker, tracking their movements on a computer let alone a personal wearable device.

 

[Apple_Robert]

A spy device sold by Facebook. Just what we all wanted.

/s

 

[joshwenke]

Did anyone ask for this?

 

[AngerDanger]

User designs are consistently better than whoever does the graphics for this site.

In this case, they're exactly the same.