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50 Wearable Technology Examples

From Heart-Monitoring Jewelry to Programmable Statement Tees

— September 5, 2014 — Tech
These examples of wearable technology range from the common Smartwatch concept to more sophisticated designs like the t-shirt you can program and sync with any device. Technology is constantly progressing, making it nearly impossible to stay away from social media platforms, online browsing and your smartphone device.

Today's generations are attached to their electronic devices, making these wearable tech products that much more practical for this generation and others that will follow it.

Notable examples from this list include social media-synced jewelry and timepieces along with other products that are designed with health benefits in mind.

A great product that fits into this category is Pulse by Electricfoxy. Disguised as a ring, this accessory measures one's heart rate and ensures your workouts are not too draining.
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Wearable Tech Watch Spoofs
Wearable Tech Watch Spoofs
This Spoof Video Imagines What the Apple iWatch Might Be Like
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Surfboard-Like Wearable Tech
Surfboard-Like Wearable Tech
The Fin Ring Turns Wearer's Hand into a Bluetooth Controller
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Treadmill Reading Devices
Treadmill Reading Devices
The Run-n-Read Makes It Easier to Read While on the Treadmill
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DIY Health Trackers
DIY Health Trackers
The Samsung Simband Prototype Ushers in an Open Platform for Designers
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Contemporary Smartphone Watches
Contemporary Smartphone Watches
Motorola's Smartwatch the Moto360 Combines Past with the Future
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Experience-Sharing Garments
Experience-Sharing Garments
The Onemile Project Sets a Precedent in Wearable Technology
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Personal Scent Bands
Personal Scent Bands
The Senti8 Bracelet Grants Astronauts Fragrances from Home When in Space
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Confidence-Creating Harnesses
Confidence-Creating Harnesses
RiSR Vest Improves Your Posture to Help You in Social Situations
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Wearable Loyalty Card Apps
Wearable Loyalty Card Apps
Rewardle is Now Programmed to Support Android Smartwatch Devices
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Punitive Wearable Technology
Punitive Wearable Technology
Tan’s Devices are Reality Mediators for Bad Habits and Laziness
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Inconspicuous Phone Designs
Inconspicuous Phone Designs
The Phone Glove is an Interesting Step Towards Wearable Technology
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Hand-Sewn Tech Gear
Hand-Sewn Tech Gear
Hanna Perner-Wilson Helps You Make Tech-Enhanced Clothing
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Subtly Stylish Wearable Trackers
Subtly Stylish Wearable Trackers
The Misfit Shine Tracker has an Unexpectedly Stylish Design
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Smartphone-Connected Jewelry (UPDATE)
Smartphone-Connected Jewelry (UPDATE)
The Smarty Ring V2.0 Comes with Scrolling Display
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Notification-Providing Wigs
Notification-Providing Wigs
Sony's SmartWig is a Smartphone Lodged in Your Hair
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Coat-Controlled Phones
Coat-Controlled Phones
'Assembly' by Lorea Sinclaire Uses Bodily Gestures to Interact with Mobiles
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Brainwave-Controlled Cameras
Brainwave-Controlled Cameras
Neurocam is a Hands Free Camera that Uses Brain Activity
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Voice-Controlled Smartwatches
Voice-Controlled Smartwatches
Speechtrans' Wearable Bluetooth Device is a Phone-Translator Hybrid
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LED-Equipped Ties
LED-Equipped Ties
These LED Neckties Will Bring Light to Any Dark Room
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Stylish Wearable Social Gadgets
Stylish Wearable Social Gadgets
The Sony Ericsson SmartWatch Connects You to Your Friends
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Police-Grade Wearable Cameras
Police-Grade Wearable Cameras
The Panasonic Wearable Camera Captures Unbiased Evidence
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Interchangeable Smartwatches
Interchangeable Smartwatches
The Omate X Connects with both Android and iPhones
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Obstacle-Alerting Apparel
Obstacle-Alerting Apparel
The Eyeronman Haptic Vest Warns Wearers of Potentially Dangerous Objects
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Tech-Infused Polo Shirts
Tech-Infused Polo Shirts
The Ralph Lauren Polo Tech Shirt Merges Fashion and Technology
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Smartphone-Controlling Bracelets
Smartphone-Controlling Bracelets
The Haloband Commands Devices with Simple Wrist Movements
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Affordable Tech-Controlling Garments
Affordable Tech-Controlling Garments
The Zuzance Hoodie Can Control Your Devices
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Luminously Patterned Dresses
Luminously Patterned Dresses
The Lume Collection by Elizabeth Bigger Glows Stylishly
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Life-Logging Accessories
Life-Logging Accessories
The SONY SmartBand SWR10 is Nifty and Beautifully Designed
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Wearable Money Managers
Wearable Money Managers
Token by Artefact Tracks Financial Information and Spending
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Breath-Monitoring Wearables
Breath-Monitoring Wearables
This Activity Tracker App and Stone is Designated for State of Mind
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Oxygen-Monitoring Fitness Trackers
Oxygen-Monitoring Fitness Trackers
The Withings Pulse O2 Fitness Tracker Tracks Your Health Level
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Updated Health-Tracking Accessories
Updated Health-Tracking Accessories
New Features Make the 'Jawbone Up 24' a Must-Have This Christm
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Rage-Preventing Gaming Headsets
Rage-Preventing Gaming Headsets
The Immersion Headset Can Control Your Gaming Rage
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Customizable Smartwatches
Customizable Smartwatches
Blocks is a Modular Solution for Wearable Technology
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Internet-Connected Jewelry
Internet-Connected Jewelry
The Mota Smartring Sends Notifications to Wearers Via Vibrations
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Epileptic Episode Trackers
Epileptic Episode Trackers
Dialog by Artefact Helps Monitor and Manage Chronic Seizures
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Stylish Health-Tracking Bracelets
Stylish Health-Tracking Bracelets
The Wellograph Watch Receives CES 2014 Design & Innovation Award
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Wearable Wrist Payments
Wearable Wrist Payments
Barclaycard's Contactless Payment bPay Bands Will Reduce Cash Transactions
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Smartphone-Connected Jewelry
Smartphone-Connected Jewelry
Zazzi Jewelry Relays Phone Notifications and Alerts on Its Display
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DIY Wearable Tech Kits
DIY Wearable Tech Kits
The WaRPboard Platform by Freescale is Being Demoed at CES 2014
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Wearable Air Conditioners
Wearable Air Conditioners
The Wristify Bracelet Allows People to Control their Body Temperature
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Heart-Monitoring Jewelry
Heart-Monitoring Jewelry
Pulse by Electricfoxy Ensures People Don't Overdo Their Workouts
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Life-Capturing Cams
Life-Capturing Cams
LifeLogger Records Life's Most Memorable Moments
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Chic Hi-Tech Jewelry
Chic Hi-Tech Jewelry
CuffLinc's Wearable Technology Promotes Style and Safety
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Phone-Connected Glasses
Phone-Connected Glasses
Fun'iki High Tech Glasses Provide Seamless Smartphone Notifications
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Digital Projection Watches
Digital Projection Watches
The Ritot Watch by Ivan Powell and Paul Smith is the First of Its Kind
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Programmable Hi-Tech Tees
Programmable Hi-Tech Tees
TshirtOS Offers Users a Wearable and Interactive Digital Display
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Hi-Tech Watch Accessories
Hi-Tech Watch Accessories
The Glance Watch Accessory Turns Any Watch into a Smartwatch
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Simplified Smartwatches
Simplified Smartwatches
The Cyclus Watch by Holy Tracks Fitness and Interprets Smartphones
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Wearable Tech Glasses
Wearable Tech Glasses
The Lumus DK-40 Will be Google Glasses’ Biggest Competitor in 2014
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