#Calculator Watch

8) Calculator Watch Before the advent of smartwatches, one of the more successful attempts at incorporating other features on watches is adding calculator functions which gave birth to the Calculator Watch. Pulsar and Hewlett-Packard were the first to introduce the calculator-infused timepieces back in the 70’s, but it was Casio who put the Calculator Watches on the map. Moreover, we feel like these companies are looking at something more as each one are confirming that they're working on something else other than a smartphone or a tablet -- specifically a smartwatch. Samsung has already confirmed that they are working on a smartwatch, while companies such as LG, Apple and Google were reported to be working on one too. This isn't the first time someone's making an intelligent wristwatch, as gadgets like the Motorola MotoACTV and the Sony Smartwatch are already available for purchase now. A recent report from analysts say that the time is ripe for smartwatches. If we make that a given, we still can't deny the fact that companies aren't only working on smartwatches - but also on other gadgets that you wear. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcaSwxbRkcE But let's get back to the consumer. Do we really need a watch just to check on our notifications when we can just pull out the phone out of our pockets? Read more in our articles including "#TBT: 10 Old Tech We Sorely Missed" and "Are we ready for Wearable Technology?".