

It’s designed to be worn all the time, including during the night, and never once became uncomfortable. The only other feature is the Micro USB socket, where the tiny device is charged. There’s a single button on the side, and a trio of clear LED lights.

It’s surprising just how small the Core is, measuring about 1 inch long and 1/2 inch wide. Inside is the Core, a pair of bands in large and small sizes, plus a very short charging cable. Sony’s Smartband comes in modern, transparent packaging. Lightweight and comfortable, but a little bland In these paranoid days, the idea of willingly sharing your every move with Sony and Google may not come naturally, but if you can get over your concerns, it’s quite fun. While most devices we wear have something to do with fitness tracking, Sony’s Smartband primarily embraces life logging, encouraging wearers to track, store, measure, and examine every part of their lives. Since its pre-announcement at CES 2014, Sony has been pushing its new Smartband, or more specifically, the tiny white box that fits inside the band named the Sony Core. Strapping tech to your wrist may not be your thing, but it’s certainly the thing manufacturers want you to do.
