Mercedes-Benz is launching a new technology that could make drivers more connected with their cars than ever.
Scheduled to be presented at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, the wristwatch that connects with a vehicle through the Internet is the result of a partnership between Mercedes and Silicon Valley-based Pebble Technology, Motor Authority reported.
The watch, which connects with Mercedes' Digital DriveStyle, app gives the wearer feedback on vehicle diagnostics and other information. Three buttons on the device can be customized to activate such app features as reporting hazards, auto-routing or showing nearby traffic conditions.
Allowing drivers to keep an eye on their cars even from a distance, the watch lets the wearer review the vehicle's fuel level, door-lock status and location, according to Motor Authority.
The device is both a transmitter and receiver of information. While on the road, the driver can be notified of hazards in real time, such as accidents, construction or stalled vehicles.
The watch will debut at CES on Jan. 6.
Scheduled for public viewing on Jan. 7-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the 2014 CES will feature more than 3,200 exhibitors. One of the largest year electronics events worldwide, CES influences electronics companies each year.
According to PCWorld, carmakers have been using the event to showcase new technologies they hope will become the next big thing in the driving world. The electronics show has become more important for members of the auto industry as cars become increasingly high-tech.
The Mercedes wristwatch isn't the first device to notify drivers from a distance. This fall, Apple introduced Automatic Link, a $100 cartridge that connects to a car's internal computer to collect data. Among many other features, it notifies a driver through text message if the check engine light comes on.
These and other technologies follow the trend of cars becoming more autonomous and featuring greater connectivity.
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