Wearable tech news

The latest news from the world of smartwatches, fitness tracking, sports tech – as well as health, VR and augmented reality

Smart clothes are set to boom

Smart clothes are set to boom

Better clear some space in the closet
Fossil Q gets Cory Richards edition

Fossil Q gets Cory Richards edition

The famous Nat Geo photog puts his name to a Fossil Q watch
Shft IQ is an AI-powered running coach

Shft IQ is an AI-powered running coach

Intel Curie-powered wearable uses AI to dish out real-time metrics
Soldiers could get ‘black box’ wearable

Soldiers could get ‘black box’ wearable

Concept needs help in order to become a reality
Guess Connect Android Wear smartwatches land

Guess Connect Android Wear smartwatches land

Baselworld 2017: Coming in two sizes, powered by Qualcomm
Samsung's Apple Watch hype hurt Simband

Samsung's Apple Watch hype hurt Simband

Even big companies pay too much attention to Apple rumors
Swarovski smartwatch indefinitely delayed

Swarovski smartwatch indefinitely delayed

No Baselworld debut for new Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch
Swatch is making its own smartwatch OS

Swatch is making its own smartwatch OS

Iconic watchmaker is prepping to go big on smartwatches
This stylish hybrid is affordable too

This stylish hybrid is affordable too

It’s a stark contrast to its rivals
Wearables are locked to the wrist till 2021

Wearables are locked to the wrist till 2021

And one in three devices will be sold in China
YouTube improving VR video quality

YouTube improving VR video quality

Cleaner images are coming into view
MIT's smart boots make moonwalking safer

MIT's smart boots make moonwalking safer

Don't trip up for mankind
Adidas opening Runtastic to third parties

Adidas opening Runtastic to third parties

An effort to make more personalized experiences
Polar H10 HR chest strap now up for grabs

Polar H10 HR chest strap now up for grabs

Polar H7 successor plays nice with GoPros too
Restore an Apple Watch with this device

Restore an Apple Watch with this device

No pesky Genius Bar trips for you
Meet Visa's contactless payment sunglasses

Meet Visa's contactless payment sunglasses

SXSW: Just don't lose them
Type-R motion tracker gives abundant data

Type-R motion tracker gives abundant data

Will give you feedback on everything from ideal foot position to pelvic tilt
Meet this pair of cloud-connected shoes

Meet this pair of cloud-connected shoes

But Fujitsu’s sneakers still bring lots of questions
Woven heart rate sensors withstand washing

Woven heart rate sensors withstand washing

You won't have to worry about destroying your smart sweater
Google and Levi's smart jacket gets release

Google and Levi's smart jacket gets release

SXSW: Project Jacquard is looming
Microsoft expands HoloLens in Europe

Microsoft expands HoloLens in Europe

Expands its agency program with six new names
Xiaomi unveils smart shoes

Xiaomi unveils smart shoes

But you can only get them in China, for now
New fitness studio embraces MyZone wearable

New fitness studio embraces MyZone wearable

MyZone is made to feel at home at this sweat palace
Smart dancing shoes will improve your moves

Smart dancing shoes will improve your moves

We bet that you'll look good on the dance floor
Facebook launches dedicated VR app

Facebook launches dedicated VR app

And it's all about 360 pictures and videos
Jawbone support is finally coming back

Jawbone support is finally coming back

This may still be the end of its consumer wearables
Cardiomo keeps tabs on your heart health

Cardiomo keeps tabs on your heart health

Stick-on wearable will sound the alarm when all is not well
​Under Armour apps land on Samsung wearables

​Under Armour apps land on Samsung wearables

Big coup for Tizen as big name apps land
Whoop Strap is coming to MLB

Whoop Strap is coming to MLB

Biometric monitor given thumbs-up for 2017 season
Security wearable targets female runners

Security wearable targets female runners

Think of it as a really loud guardian
This smart condom will track sexual activity

This smart condom will track sexual activity

Yes, it’s very wearable
Wearables are selling better than ever

Wearables are selling better than ever

Market reaches an all-time high
Trackers used in elephant sleep study

Trackers used in elephant sleep study

An elephant never forgets... or sleeps
SmartWatch 3 will get unofficial Wear 2.0

SmartWatch 3 will get unofficial Wear 2.0

Devs are working on the port now - and need help
Microsoft to bring mixed reality to Xbox One

Microsoft to bring mixed reality to Xbox One

Acer's development kits are shipping this month
ClassVR has kid-friendly gestures

ClassVR has kid-friendly gestures

MWC 2017: ClassVR can see your real life thumbs up
Samsung Gear VR just got a controller

Samsung Gear VR just got a controller

MWC 2017: Take that Daydream
Nuguna Neckband vibes when it detects noise

Nuguna Neckband vibes when it detects noise

MWC 2017: Haptics get helpful
bPay jewellery is high street ready

bPay jewellery is high street ready

MWC 2017: A new flexible payments chip can slot into stylish bangles
Moov HR Burn gets release

Moov HR Burn gets release

Third generation Moov wearable works on land and in the water
HTC confirms Vive Tracker release date

HTC confirms Vive Tracker release date

Consumer version set to land later this year
Omate 4G Video Call goes live

Omate 4G Video Call goes live

Company targets enterprise, kids and the elderly with new device