Smartwatch Is Next Step In 'Quantified Self' Life-Logging

You could call it the . Each year, in the midst of winter, a about a new Apple product that sets tech bloggers buzzing.
Over the spring and summer, builds. Then, nothing. Last year, the tech world was left waiting for an . This was the year of the iWatch — or at least the year of iWatch hype.
Last week, Samsung rolled out its of this imaginary Apple device, and early reviews have been poor. Analysts say the Galaxy Gear, priced at $299, is expensive and the battery life is short. While the watch has voice recognition a la Dick Tracy — the device fell flat with many gadget geeks.
 Smartwatch Is Next Step In 'Quantified Self' Life-Logging