Intel has announced that its tiny computer, largely designed for wearable devices, is set to go on sale this quarter, and will cost less than $10.
The computer, called Curie, is the size of a button, and was demonstrated by Intel at the company's keynote presentation at CES 2016. Intel connected Curie to the bike seat and handlebars of two BMX bikes, showing information captured by the BMXers in real time.
As mentioned, however, Curie is mostly designed for wearable devices, being offered as a super low-power solution in this size of a shirt button. According to Intel, the computer could revolutionize sports.
In fact, use of the Curie will be shown off at the X Games in only a few weeks, starting on Jan. 28.
The device features the Intel Quark SE SoC, and is able to run for "extended periods of time" from a battery that's as large as a coin. It also features a motion-sensor, Bluetooth radio, and has battery-charging abilities. Last but not least is a 6-axis combo sensor, which has an accelerometer and a gyroscope.
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