Meet MICA, Intel's Smart Bracelet for Highly Connected Women

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A feminine communications accessory

Intel apparently thinks that geeks get too far lost into the technology of things without thinking about fashion. The solution? MICA, or My Intelligent Communication Accessory, which is Intel's fancy name for a smart bracelet intended for highly connected women. Described by Intel as a "fashionable luxury accessory," the bracelet is composed of precious gems and Ayers snakeskin.
Like your typical smartwatch, MICA extends the functionality of a smartphone onto the wrist. It provides access to text messages and notifications of incoming mails from "important contacts" (as designed by Gmail), displays Google Calendar and Facebook event notifications, offers intelligent reminders, and more.
"Our pioneering collaboration with Opening Ceremony and the introduction of this category-defining smart jewelry piece advances wearable technology as a distinctively stylish accessory that places importance on both aesthetics and functionality," said Ayse Ildeniz, vice president and general manager for business development and strategy, New Devices Group at Intel Corporation. "MICA captures Intel's philosophy that technology should enhance jewelry in order to make wearable technology truly 'wantable,' in addition to seamless and productive."

MICA was designed by Opening Ceremony and of course is powered by Intel. It features an 18K gold coating and a curved sapphire glass touchscreen display. Intel says the internal battery can last up to two days, after which you'll need to juice it up via micro USB.
So, what about price? Brace yourself -- Intel's asking $495 for MICA, though that also includes a two-year wireless service plan through AT&T.

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