Inside Blocks, the smartwatch you make yourself (pictures)
Peek inside this modular wearable, which links up add-on units to make a custom smartwatch.
Introducing Blocks
What are the building blocks of a great smartwatch? Startup Blocks Wearables thinks it knows. Its module device, Blocks, starts with one of three displays, but you can snap in modules to add more power and capabilities.
Inside Blocks
Diving in, this circular option has a processor, Bluetooth and battery, in addition to a touchscreen panel and other sensors.
Low power
The Blocks modules run on ultra-low-power ARM processors.
Casing
Another look at Blocks' internal wiring.
A chip off the old Blocks
These next two slides take a closer look at the processors that go into smart devices.
Processing power
The Blocks is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset.
Hot-swapping
Conveniently, you won't have to power the watch down to swap out modules.
Learn more about the Blocks wearable here.