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Top 30 Wearable Tech Ideas in September

From Classic Smartwatch Designs to Wearable Fitness Apps

— September 25, 2016 — Fashion
As the September 2016 wearable tech ideas illustrate, there are a number of innovative new products being launched into the market for a range of age groups and hyper-specific purposes. Rather than just being introduced as generic devices for health, fitness and overall wellness as they have been in the past, wearable tech is being launched for concert-goers, runners and kids alike. Most notably, McDonald's recently began giving out wearable pedometers as part of its Happy Meal combos for children in order to encourage physical activity among youth.

Wearable technology is now known to come in a range of different forms from clothing pieces to jewelry designs, but two of the most innovative new types of wearables include temporary DuoSkin tattoos and the SmartDiaphragm, which works to detect early births in expectant women.
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Olympic Biometric Sensors
Olympic Biometric Sensors
General Electric Helps Olympians Improve Training with Biometric Sensors
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Athletic Performance Bracelets
Athletic Performance Bracelets
The 'WHOOP' is a Wearable Device That Tracks Progress
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Wearable Fitness Apps
Wearable Fitness Apps
The Goqii App Targets the Indian Wearable Market
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Sensor-Packed Smartwatches
Sensor-Packed Smartwatches
This Unique Smartwatch is Built Around Open-Source Software
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Birth-Detecting Diaphragms
Birth-Detecting Diaphragms
SmartDiaphragm Uses Bluetooth and Cervix Movements to Spot Early Births
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Speech-Recognition Devices
Speech-Recognition Devices
The Samsung Scoop Is a Wearable Connected Speaker For The Home
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Heart-Monitoring Concert Wristbands
Heart-Monitoring Concert Wristbands
DJ Piotr Bejnar Enhanced His Concert Experience with Wearables
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Workplace Fitness Counters
Workplace Fitness Counters
The Count.It Device Tracks Community Fitness Goals For Group Success
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Digitized Running Wearables
Digitized Running Wearables
The Stepp Can Measure Running Parameters and Boost Performance
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Battery-Free Milestone Trackers
Battery-Free Milestone Trackers
'mopusher' Bracelets Help Motivate Wearers by Tracking Success
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No-Frills Analogue Smartwatches
No-Frills Analogue Smartwatches
The Samsung Gear S3 Watch Includes Tech and Traditional Features
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Wearable Cloud Computing Systems
Wearable Cloud Computing Systems
This Leather Jacket is Equipped With 10 Raspberry Pi Computers
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Child-Centric Smartwatches
Child-Centric Smartwatches
This Unique Smartwatch is Designed For Family-Focused Use
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Habit-Forming Medication Reminders
Habit-Forming Medication Reminders
The 'Nightingale' System Coaches Users to Take Their Pills
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Groundbreaking GPS Smartwatches
Groundbreaking GPS Smartwatches
Polar's Android Wear Watch Helps You Track Your Fitness
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Dynamic E-Paper Smartwatches
Dynamic E-Paper Smartwatches
The FES Watch U Lets Users Access New Designs Through An App
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Concussion-Preventing Helmets
Concussion-Preventing Helmets
This Helmet and Shoulder Pad Technology Proactively Detects Impact
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Swim-Tracking Wearables
Swim-Tracking Wearables
This Wearable Fitness Tracker is Waterproof and Sweat-Resistant
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Mental Health-Detecting Softwares
Mental Health-Detecting Softwares
The Cognition Kit Resolves Problems Relating to Mental Health
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Senior-Focused Fitness Trackers
Senior-Focused Fitness Trackers
This Wearable Device is Equipped with an Urgent Response Button
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Wearable Heart Monitors
Wearable Heart Monitors
The 'iBeat' Notifies Emergency Responders and Family of Cardiac Arrest
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Classic Smartwatch Designs
Classic Smartwatch Designs
These Sophisticated Smartwatches Combine The Classic and Contemporary
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Jewelry-Inspired Fitness Trackers
Jewelry-Inspired Fitness Trackers
The CarePredict Tempo Keeps Track of Seniors' Lifestyle Patterns
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Elegant Luxury Smartwatches
Elegant Luxury Smartwatches
Garmin Has Released Its First Watch with Smart Features
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Touchscreen Temporary Tattoos
Touchscreen Temporary Tattoos
DuoSkin Tattoos Look Like Gold Leaf and Function as Touchscreens
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Wearable Personal Trainers
Wearable Personal Trainers
This System Functions as a Tech-Based Personal Trainer
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Fast Food Pedometers
Fast Food Pedometers
McDonald's Newest Happy Meal Toy is a Step Counter
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Wearable Sunscreen Dispensers
Wearable Sunscreen Dispensers
SunZee is an Easy-to-Use Sunblock Dispenser Meant for Adventure
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Coaching Basketball Sleeves
Coaching Basketball Sleeves
The 'SOLIDshot' Basketball Sleeve Improves Player's Aim with Sensors
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Customizable Hybrid Smartwatches
Customizable Hybrid Smartwatches
The Hagen Connected Watch Offers Traditional Timepiece Design
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