Wearable technology features

In-depth, expert analysis of the world of wearable tech. Where it's going and what it means.

Boxing with PIQ's punch trackers

Boxing with PIQ's punch trackers

We grab the gloves to give the AI-powered punch trackers a spin
A smart glove for sign language

A smart glove for sign language

Gestures go in, speech or text comes out
Design your Android Wear watch face

Design your Android Wear watch face

A simple guide to getting creative with your Wear watch
Smart Buckle smartens up watches

Smart Buckle smartens up watches

Meet the ambitious startup that's bringing new school to the old school
Getting over VR's movement problem

Getting over VR's movement problem

One of VR's biggest challenges
Fitbit Blaze v Apple Watch Series 2

Fitbit Blaze v Apple Watch Series 2

Apple Watch or Fitbit Blaze? We see how the two watches match up
Fitbit v Xiaomi: Which will get you fit?

Fitbit v Xiaomi: Which will get you fit?

We compare the two most popular fitness tracking options
Apple Watch v Garmin Vivoactive HR

Apple Watch v Garmin Vivoactive HR

We help you decide whether you go Apple or Garmin smartwatch
Microsoft needs to clarify its VR stance

Microsoft needs to clarify its VR stance

We’re living in a mixed reality alright...
Xbox One VR: All the latest

Xbox One VR: All the latest

Microsoft's bringing mixed reality to its console in 2018
GoPro Hero5 Black tips and tricks

GoPro Hero5 Black tips and tricks

Hints, tips and hidden tricks for GoPro fiends
The future belongs to MIT

The future belongs to MIT

A dose of out-there projects from the labs of MIT
Fitbit Flex 2 tips and tricks

Fitbit Flex 2 tips and tricks

Get the most out of your Flex 2 fitness tracker
Week in wearable tech

Week in wearable tech

A look back at the past seven days
Samsung Gear VR tips and tricks

Samsung Gear VR tips and tricks

Don't panic - just follow these instructions
Fitbit Blaze tips and tricks

Fitbit Blaze tips and tricks

From how to reset to improving accuracy, become the master of your new Fitbit
Apple ResearchKit: What is it?

Apple ResearchKit: What is it?

Want to take part in a medical research study? All you need is an iPhone
Apple CareKit: What is it?

Apple CareKit: What is it?

CareKit from Apple could revolutionize how doctors keep track of patients
#Trending: Next-gen health wearables

#Trending: Next-gen health wearables

Apple and Samsung are setting the agenda for next-gen health wearables
Roxford turns hybrids upside down

Roxford turns hybrids upside down

Smart straps, dumb faces
Hövding's cycle safety mission

Hövding's cycle safety mission

Is it finally time to leave the traditional helmet behind?
​5 things we've learned from watchOS 4

​5 things we've learned from watchOS 4

While it's not a major update, there's a lot to be learned about Apple's thinking
Gimme smart Apple Watch straps

Gimme smart Apple Watch straps

Would you accessorise your Apple Watch with sensor modules?
A bold plan for connected clothing

A bold plan for connected clothing

Designer collaborations a-go-go to get this project off the ground
Garmin Fenix 5 v Forerunner 935

Garmin Fenix 5 v Forerunner 935

We compare the two feature-packed sports watches
Digging for clues in Apple's ARKit

Digging for clues in Apple's ARKit

Not glasses, but don't worry, it can only be a matter of time
​The best wearable payment devices

​The best wearable payment devices

Put the bank card down and pay with your body
Designing for disabilities

Designing for disabilities

Accessibility from the big names and innovative startups
The week in wearable tech

The week in wearable tech

What went down over the last seven days
Vive boss talks VR's middle ground

Vive boss talks VR's middle ground

HTC's dream is growing
Samsung Gear S2 v Samsung Gear S3

Samsung Gear S2 v Samsung Gear S3

What's the difference between this pair of Tizen-packing smartwatches?
Machina merges VR & smart clothing

Machina merges VR & smart clothing

It all started with a pirate radio and a MIDI rain coat
Fitbit Flex 2 v Fitbit Flex

Fitbit Flex 2 v Fitbit Flex

Is it time to make the switch from the Flex to the Flex 2?
Matrix's heat-powered smartwatch

Matrix's heat-powered smartwatch

We chat to the makers of the body-heat-powered PowerWatch
Intel is bringing cricket into the future

Intel is bringing cricket into the future

The ICC Champions Trophy brings VR, drones, bat sensors and more
Fitbit’s new sleep breakthrough

Fitbit’s new sleep breakthrough

It knows when you are sleeping, it knows when you’re in REM
Checking up on ResearchKit

Checking up on ResearchKit

How far has ResearchKit come since it hit the scene?
Earphones and hearables will merge

Earphones and hearables will merge

It's the year of the ear and the hearable is nearable
Gear S3 v Tag Heuer Modular 45

Gear S3 v Tag Heuer Modular 45

Clash of the classy titans
Cobra Connect review

Cobra Connect review

A glimpse at the future of golf
Samsung's bizarre camera watch idea

Samsung's bizarre camera watch idea

The bits you missed from the past seven days
​Best headphones for your smartwatch

​Best headphones for your smartwatch

Apple Watch and Android Wear-friendly earphones to suit every budget