Wearables
Fitness trackers are being used to study how elephants sleep
An elephant never forgets... or sleepsNot content to simply monitor every possible human measurable, scientists have developed activity trackers to...
Wearables are selling better than ever, but Fitbit is losing ground
Market reaches an all-time highWearables are selling better than ever, according to new figures from IDC, but despite being top...
Crowdfund this: Wearable Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns to keep an eye on
Our weekly round-up of the new ideas looking to raise big bucks If you're looking for the most interesting wearable...
Material world: What future wearables will be made of
Getting flexible with futuristic fibresWearable tech may be the future, but we're still heavily reliant on the materials that we've...
Why the 'ultimate wearables' lie in the future of space exploration
Avatar-style exoskeletons, brain uploads and 'space fairies'Space is a cruel place. It's cold, it's airless, it's riddled with deadly radiation,...
This wearable will set your walking pace with music
Move your feet to the tunesWe've seen running watches help runners set their pace, now a new wearable that clips...
Why are wearables always delayed?
Are we there yet?You see a new smartphone announced and order it online, and it arrives at your door days...
Beyond human: 8 organisations making bionic breakthroughs
Exoskeletons, rehabilitation robotics, connected prosthetics and moreWe're only human. We age, we get injured, some of us suffer from chronic...
Dot's Braille smartwatch will finally ship to buyers after delays
The device could also be the first of many for the visually impairedThe South Korean startup behind a wearable for...
Wearable tech could change our relationship with... ourselves
Our gadgets could impact our identity, memory and privacy - not just motivationSure, most really useful wearables are interested in...
Wearables in the workplace: The tech taking over your office in 2017
The wearables and smart tech coming to your workplace whether you like it or notFrom virtual assistants to stress-busting wearables...
Forget the bots, now anyone can buy a pair of Snap Spectacles
Smart shades can be bought directly from the Snap website, if you live in the US... After teasing a big...
And finally: Nike's smart sports shoe plans
The latest wearable tech news murmurs and blips Yes, it's And finally time, which means it's time to catch up...
Living with Senstone: The charm that turns your thoughts into text
You talkin’ to me?You should see the notepad on my phone; it's filled with incoherent ramblings, unfinished shopping lists and...
#Trending: Wearables tech takes over tourist trips and theme parks
For a family day out without any fightsWearable tech is finding a comfortable home in the 'day out' experience, and...
Disney World launches MagicBand 2 to enhance the park experience
Wearables add a bit of extra magic for DisneyDisney World Resort has started rolling out its new MagicBand wearable, unveiled...
And finally: Apple's wearable that shares data with a fist bump
The latest wearable tech news murmurs and blipsWell, we hope you enjoyed all the Android Wear 2.0 goodness this week....
Now and next: The thrills and trials of designing tech for the connected self
What's pushing design forward now and what's down the lineAesthetically, and in some cases functionally, most wearable tech design has...
Universal unveils TapuTapu wearable to help guests avoid queues
Device will launch alongside Volcano Bay water parkWith the opening of its new water theme park approaching, Universal Orlando has...
This non-invasive connected vest could transform cardiac mapping
250 electrodes can locate problem cellsDesigned for people affected by heart rhythm disorders, a wearable tech vest could be set...