Thing of the day: PowerWatch X - smartwatch running from body heat

It seems weird, but these clocks do not really need to charge - included not even have cable. At the heart of PowerWatch X power lies with thermoelectric technology, which is based in using a temperature difference between the human body and the environment for recharging the embedded battery.

The watch is quite a large body with 50 mm diameter and 1.2-inch black-and-white display, which, due to the lack of connectors, has good moisture protection and can withstand immersion in the a depth of 200 m. Inside hidden set of sensors for the analysis of physical activity, AMBIQ Apollo processor, wherein high energy efficiency, and feeding all of this battery 200 mAh.

PowerWatch X has a standard set of fitness functions: calculation of steps, distance, calories burned, sleep quality definition. In addition, the clock is synchronized with iOS- and Android-smartphone over Bluetooth, allowing you to view the message notification, calls and other events.

If you remove the PowerWatch X wrist, then they automatically go into sleep mode and will consume the minimum amount of energy, thus can hold on to charge the internal battery two years.

Pre-order is possible on hours official website at a price of 279 dollars. Delivery will begin in January of 2018.