Wearable Technology
Latest about wearable technology
No Hands! Gadget Taps Brain Waves for Netflix Picks
By Kacey Deamer published
For when the remote truly is too far away.
Wearable That 'Tastes' Skin Could Help Diabetics and Athletes
By Althea Chang published
This skin-tasting wearable could make glucose and lactic acid testing cheaper and easier for diabetics and athletes if it passes regulatory hurdles.
Sweat Detectors? Tiny Sensors Use Perspiration to Track Health
By Charles Q. Choi published
These adhesive sensors can read what's going on in your body based on your sweat, and could eventually provide an alternative to blood tests, according to researchers.
Bendable Battery May Power Future Wearable Devices, Smartphones
By Kacey Deamer published
The battery can withstand twists, bends and other deformations while maintaining its ability to hold a charge.
New High-Tech Friendship Bracelets Teach Kids How to Code
By Jaclyn Jansen published
A new product called Jewelbots aims to elevate friendship bracelets from fashionable status symbols to an interactive, educational tool that teaches kids to code.
Get 'Bionic Hearing' with New Smart Earbuds
By Charles Q. Choi published
New earbuds can not only help boost your hearing and cancel out pesky noise, but also serve as wireless earphones for making phone calls and listening to music hands-free.
Fine-Tune the World with 'Augmented Reality' Earbuds
By Charles Q. Choi published
New earbuds from the Here Active Listening can now instantly transform sounds from your surroundings. These wearable devices seek to "augment reality" — in this case, your soundscape.
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