Its use goes beyond virtual keyboard control, and Tap Systems founder Ran Poliakine envisages it being used for playing music on digital devices and being incorporated into mixed reality hardware such as Microsoft’s HoloLens headset. To promote the Tap Strap’s multiple uses, a development kit and a reference design will be available to developers and hardware manufacturers.

The first BearTek glove divided the six functions between wifi and Bluetooth operation. With BearTek II you can switch between wifi and Bluetooth operation via an iOS/Android app, effectively doubling the number of functions for each.Texan company Blue Infusion Technologies has been making their BearTek smart gloves for motorcycle riders, skiers and cyclists for some time, but have now updated the gloves with new features including a phone app that allows you to switch between phone and camera. Consider what you’ll be using the gloves for- are they just for walking or will you also need them to handle cold objects like ice cubes Connect to all other Bluetooth enabled media player devices including smart phones, tablets, iPhone, iPad, Android, Samsung Galaxy, laptops, PC If your phone is out of reach or can't be heard you need not worry about missing a call as theBluetooth Gloves vibrate to alert you of any incoming calls.

Using your smartphone in cold weather becomes incredibly difficult and frustrating. With theseBluetooth Gloves, you will never need to subject your hands to the bitter cold again thanks to the built in 'touchscreen friendly' materials on all of the finger tips. The bonus is, you can whittle away the time by continuing to play on games, messaging and taking photos. CaptoGlove is designed with multiple use scenarios in mind, and can control virtually any device with its Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) connectivity. One glove can be used as a single controller or coupled with another CaptoGlove for use as a pair.

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If you’ve heard Poliakine’s name before, it’s because he also founded Powermat Technologies, one of the companies still battling for wireless charging supremacy. If you want to change from one hand to another without repeating steps, all you have to do is make sure both hands Benefits of Wearing Bluetooth Gloves Currently, Bluetooth communication is done through Bluetooth Serial, but I will also be writing a BLE implementation later on. These BearTek smart motorcycle gloves will allow you to operate your phone via Bluetooth and/or your GoPro camera via wifi by just pressing your thumb to your fingers.

I recommend using the steam release of the driver instead of the GitHub zip, as you will get auto-updates as they roll out. Like so many motorcycle gloves these days, they also have pads on the fingertips that will operate a touchscreen without having to take off your gloves. It means you only have to take your hand momentarily off the handlebars – or not at all if you have long fingers – instead of reaching up to your helmet and blindly fiddling around trying to find the right buttons on your Bluetooth communicator or GoPro. Look at any return policies if there is no guarantee on the product to make sure it can be returned if you don’t like it or find out it doesn’t work well with your needs In other related news, the open-source VR glove driver that I have been working on in collaboration with Danwillm is now finally released on the Steam store!The only downside is they won’t work with touchscreen devices like an iPhone without the help of a stylus pen How much money are you willing to spend on these types of gloves (the more expensive ones may last longer)