To become a founding member of the blocks community we are asking for a $50 deposit. The deposit will count towards your future blocks purchase, deducting $50 from the total price. For example, if you purchase a colour touch screen block with 5 additional sensor blocks for $250, your total bill will only be $200.
Blocks will support both iOS and Android devices with a specially tailored operating system. We are also considering introducing Android Wear in future software releases.
Every smartwatch will need to have a core block: a display that embeds a processor, a motion sensor and Bluetooth.
The core block forms a device comparable to other smartwatches and will support all main features, such as read notifications,
text messages, emails and calendar alerts from your paired smartphone or track your sleep and activity.
In the crowdfunding campaign, you will be able to buy the core block with a rectangular display and any number of the following peripheral modules:
In the future we plan to produce and release many other modules. The beauty of blocks is that it is an open platform: private companies, researchers and a community of developers are working on creating new Blocks that you will be able to upgrade to in the future.
Blocks will launch its crowdfunding campaign in the spring of 2015 and we will ship towards the end of 2015.
Blocks is a team of 12 engineers and designers who are working around the clock to make it the best modular wearable it can ever be. Based in the UK, we are working with partner companies in France, Germany, Italy and the U.S. to bring the latest technology to blocks wearables. Be assured that your own personal smartwatch will be as awesome as it could ever be and is definitely worth the wait!
Yes, you can cancel your membership at anytime with a full refund to be issued within 48 hours.