More Devices on Order:Tablet, Glass, Watch?

In a spirited conversation with a colleague today.  On the eve of the delivery of the 'smart watch' device.   I was inspired by a current project that will look at how to deliver complex visual data for decision support on multiple devices, including a smart phone.

So will this project specification include the wrist device as well?  Or is the real estate on a watch just too small?  Can design overcome physical size.  Can an always attached device, like a Smart Watch or Google Glass, which can alert you at any time, overcome the physical size restrictions?

A company like Apple's involvement,  which can drive via perceived style rather than just need, could make these devices required rather than just an option.   The requirements are changing very quickly.

Samsung Smart Watch

I remain skeptical of the small format, but a Samsung Smart phone/watch is reportedly arriving in September. 

Emergence of the Smartwatch

In GigaOM:  A not unexpected development.  They have been around for years.  Now 2014 seems to be the year for broad delivery.  iWatch expected soon.  How will this influence the more personal vs business uses of the smartphone?  Will it have commercial uses despite the yet smaller screen?  In some of our own work we have seen a specification of  the delivery of Business Intelligence applications on the smartphone.  Will this lead to delivery on the watch as well?  How they will integrate well with other devices and tablets also remains to be seen.    What is the ideal number of devices we should have with us?

Apple Hires Luxury Brand CEO

What could this mean?     Speculation, but interesting connection: " ..... Apple has hired Paul Deneve, until Tuesday the CEO of French luxury brand Yves Saint Laurent, to work as its vice president for special projects, igniting fresh speculation about possible new product launches including a TV or wearable computing devices such as a smart watch ... "