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Wearable "Rosary" launch from Acer? Make your prayers smart!

Wearable
Product

Gadget technology corporation, a subsidiary of Acer Group, announced a new wearable device called "Smart Rosary" on the 15th of this month.

バチカン発表
From left to right: Jerry Kao, CEO of Kudarugo; Fr. Frédéric Fornos, SJ, Prayer Network; Lucio Ruiz, Pontifical Catholic Priest.
Acer Press Release

The device is a joint development between Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network and Kikugo, and will be released in France. The initial run is limited to 3,000 units and can be purchased online.

Jerry Kao (高樹國), CEO of Koku Go, had the following to say about this product

We are excited about the possibilities of religion and technology, and hope that believers around the world will be able to connect with the Click to Pray eRosary App, the official Vatican app.

Design and Support

The strap is made of obsidian, which is easy to match with any clothing, and the body is painted space gray.

Compatible smartphones are Android 5.0 or higher or iPhone 5 or later with iOS 9.0.

Wide Range of Features

スマートロザリオ
Usage scenarios
Acer Press Release

The features are varied, but the most noteworthy is the prayer feature, which allows users to pray with a rosary in their hands.
When you "cut the cross" (the action of drawing a cross in front of your body) with the rosary in your hand, the app will automatically start and the Bible reading will begin.

Other functions

スマートロザリオ 機能
Dedicated application
Acer Press Release
  • Motion detection
  • Health data collection
  • Bible reading function
  • Call and chat application notification function

How to purchase and release date

スマートロザリオ
Wireless rechargeable
Acer Press Release

The first version is available only in France at a price of USD$99. If you want one, please contact https://www.amazon.it after the launch. Accessories include a wireless charger.
The release date is yet to be determined.