Could the Nod become the one ring to rule them all? Well, first we have to explain what this ring is and what it does. The Nod is basically a device that allows the user to control all of his/her other devices with simple gestures.
With Nod, users will have the ability to control their SmartTV, Smart Thermostat, computers, a garage door, along with many smart technology related products on the market. No need to use other controls such as keyboard or mouse, a simple wave of the hand should get you to your favorite webpage when using Nod.
In addition to controlling a plethora of devices, the Nod could be used as a security mechanism. Imagine if a user could set their computer, tablet or smartphone to only recognize gestures from the Nod to log-in? Probably won't be effective if a phone or tablet is stolen, but it should give users that sense of an extra layer of security.
The device itself is quite impressive. The Nod is waterproof up to 5ATM, with IP68 dust and water protection. On a single charge, this device can last up to 24 hours, depending on the amount of use it gets throughout the day. On the inside, there are two Cortex M3 processors, a variety of motion sensors and a nine-axis accelerometer.
When we look at Nod, it reminds of LeapMotion, but smaller and wireless. Can Nod do what LeapMotion has failed to accomplish? Some seem to believe so since the creators were once employees of Google. But we are hesitant, mainly due to the unreliableness of Bluetooth.
The whole scheme of things relies a lot on Bluetooth to get the job done, which makes us question how reliable Nod is at doing what it sets out to do. Bluetooth is powerful, but it is not perfect because it always boils down to how close you are to the device you're interested in manipulating.
Nod is now available for pre-order at the cool price of $149.99 and is the first device of its kind to launch without the help of crowd funding.
