There's an incredible amount of diversity in the August 2016 wearable technology ideas, with devices taking the form of everything from footwear and earbuds to lightweight headbands.
As well as taking many forms, these wearable devices can be used for a range of purposes, such as tracking fertility to navigation, monitoring one's laps in a swimming pool or providing a light source for personal expression and partying. An innovative system from STYR Labs is designed to measure an individual's vitamin intake and ship liquid multivitamin blends to the consumer based on their current needs.
One of the most noteworthy pieces of news related to wearable technology is that Square Enix has plans to launch an RPG game specifically for the Apple Watch. While smartwatches are often criticized for their small screens, this ultra-portable screen is exactly what Square Enix is looking to take advantage of for gaming.
Top 30 Wearable Tech Trends in August
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Fire-Starting Survival Watches
The Ascent Survivor Was Made to Keep Crucial Tools Close By
29
Timelessly Classic Smartwatches
The Samsung Gear S2 Classic 3G Blends Old-School and Modern Cues
28
Affordable Fitness Trackers
The Garmin Vívofit Fitness Band is Simple, Long-Lasting and Motivating
27
Prenatal Monitoring Devices
The 'Thread' System Gives Parents Pregnancy Updates
26
Smart Meditative Headbands
'Elf mmmit' is a Smart Wearable Device That Relieves Stress as Its Worn
25
Blink-Sensing Cameras
The 'Blincam' Can Take Photos When the User Blinks or Winks
24
Personalized Light Bracelets
This Bracelet Can Be Set Up to Perform Many Visual Functions
23
Charging Smartwatch Cases
The TimePorter is Designed To Be a Traveling Digital Watch Charging Port
22
Stress-Busting Apps
The Bellabeat Leaf App Works In Conjunction With Wearable Technology
21
Multisport GPS Watches
The Suunto Spartan Ultra Watch is Designed For Versatile Athletes
20
Wearable Flying Cameras
The 'nixie' is a Wearable Drone That Can Be Worn Like a Watch
19
Vibrating Astronaut Footwear
These Space Shoes Help Prevent Astronauts From Suffering Falls
18
Sleeve Fan Attachments
These Fan Attachments Help Combat Heat in The Summer
17
Vitamin-Delivering Fitness Wearables
STYR Labs' System Tracks Eating and Delivers Nutrition Items
16
Bejeweled Smartwatch Accessories
The Bytten Glam Stacks Add Bling Detailing to Apple Watch Bands
15
Health-Tracking Headphones
This Device Supplies Its Wearer with Informative Health Updates
14
Customizable LED Ties
The Lumen Tie Was Made to Attract Attention and Give Youth Fun Style Options
13
Wearable Necklace Speakers
This Wearable Speaker Lets You Enjoy Hands-Free Music and Chat
12
Truck Driver Smartwatches
The Scania Apple Watch Improves Truck Driving Safety
11
Routine-Teaching Child Watches
The Octopus Smartwatch for Kids Helps Children Stick to a Schedule
10
Kid-Friendly Smartwatches
The Kidizoom Smartwatch DX Helps Kids Become Amateur Photographers
9
Smartwatch Converter Chips
'bPay Loop' Transforms Any Watch into a Contactless Payment Tool
8
RPG Smartwatch Games
Square Enix is Launching 'Cosmos Rings' as a Game for the Apple Watch
7
Wearable Fertility Trackers
The 'Ava' Wearable Helps Hopeful Parents Plan When to Conceive
6
Bluetooth Multi-Charging Stations
The Basecamp Deluxe Has Four USB Ports to Power Multiple Devices
5
Connected Smart Gloves
The Glovdi Helps Skiers and Bikers Enjoy Improved Smartphone Connectivity
4
Wearable Subwoofers
The 'Basslet' Wirelessly Vibrates Along to Music on a Smartphone
3
Wearable Swimming Systems
The Marlin System Offers Detailed Analysis Of Your Swims
2
Photo-Snapping Sunglasses
The 'WeOn Selfie' Glasses Can Take Pictures with the Tap of a Button
1
Wearable Swimming Monitors
The SwimSafe is a Smart Safety System For Parents to Track Children
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360-Degree Smartphone Cameras
The Insta360 Nano Extension Turns Mobiles into Adventure Cameras
Non-Invasive Diabetes Wearables
Glucowear by Malvin Gonzales Checks Glucose Levels Comfortably
Wireless Charging Devices
This Device Uses Radio Waves to Charge Smartphones
Anti-Paparazzi Scarves
This Anti-Flash Scarf Protects the Wearer's Privacy
Timber Smartwatch Straps
'Ottm' Wood Watch Straps are Designed for the Apple Watch and More
Timelessly Classic Smartwatches
The Samsung Gear S2 Classic 3G Blends Old-School and Modern Cues
Prenatal Monitoring Devices
The 'Thread' System Gives Parents Pregnancy Updates
Smart Safety Rings
Nimb is a Wearable Safety Device That is App-Enabled with GPS Capabilities
High-Speed Production Drones
Teal Drones Touts Creating the World's Fastest Production Drone
Mythical Crocheted Towels
The Mermaid Beach Bag Towel Brings a Little Whimsy to the Pool and Beach
Charging Smartwatch Cases
The TimePorter is Designed To Be a Traveling Digital Watch Charging Port
Interactive Speaker Controls
These Speakers Use a Unique Method to Control Volume
Posture-Correcting Mats
The Tru-Align Body System Claims To Correct Posture and Back Problems
Grip-Boosting Gloves
This Robotic Glove Uses Sensors and Actuators to Increase Gripping Strength
Independent Fitness Wearables
The Samsung Gear Fit2 Works Separately from Smartphones
Selfie-Morphing Apps
The Snow App is a Snapchat Clone That Allows For Next-Level Selfies
Speedy Wireless Device Chargers
The Maxin Wireless Fast Charging Charger is for Qi-Enabled Devices
Hands-Free Anime Game Devices
The Poké-Han is a DIY Project That Makes Playing Pokemon Go Easier
Fitness-Logging Sport Watches
The Suunto Spartan Ultra GPS Watch is Ready for Workouts and More
Weather-Resistant Smartwatches
The Lunatik Epik H20 Band Converts a Digital Watch for Outdoor Use
Competitive Health Systems
The Samsing S Health App Has People Compete Against Similar Users
Aquatic Filtered Camera Cases
The SANDMARC for GoPros Offers Filters to Contrast the Water Hues
Alzheimer's-Relieving Devices
This Device Offers Support and Information to Alzheimer's Patients
Land Mine-Detecting Drones
The 'Mine Kafon Drone' Can Detect and Detonate Mines Safetly
Digital Toy Blocks
These Magnetic Building Blocks Immerse Children in Their Own Digital Creations
Virtual Meditation Experiences
These Guided Meditations are Enhanced with Virtual Reality Tech
Aerial Zoom Cameras
The Zenmuse Z3 is DJI's First Integrated Aerial Zoom Camera
Tennis Ball Speakers
HearO Gives Championship Tennis Balls New Life as Portable Audio Players
Digital Fitness Trackers
The Mi Band 2 is An Affordable Fitness Tracker With a Digital Screen
3D Mapping Drones
Lockheed Martin is Using Drone Video Footage for Hydra Fusion-Made Maps
Basketball-Celebrating Shoes
These Shoes Were Designed to Celebrate Kyrie Irving
Bluetooth Briefcase Speakers
The G-Boom Wireless Sound System is Designed for Party Music
Intelligence-Increasing Illustrations
These Drawings Feature Tips on How to Improve Intelligence
Lightweight Mirrorless Cameras
This Medium-Format Camera Targets Both Professionals & Enthusiasts
Rugged Speaker Discs
The Waterproof and Wireless UE Roll2 Pool Speaker Comes in Bright Designs
Infant-Analyzing Bottles
The 'NFANT' Feeding Bottle Detects if Neonates are Ready for a Bottle
VR Bus Shelter Spas
This Public Bus Stop Uses Virtual Reality to Come to Life as a Swimming Pool
Weatherproof Security Cameras
The Nest Cam Connects to Mobile Devices and Can Replay Footage
Wearable Necklace Speakers
This Wearable Speaker Lets You Enjoy Hands-Free Music and Chat
Illuminating Galaxy Bangles
The Celestial Fireworks LED Bracelet Replicates the Colored Explosions
Matching Lipstick Apps
This Free App Works Like Tinder to Pair You with Urban Decay Lipsticks
Aerospace Inspection Drones
These Modified Drones Are Used to Examine Airbus' Fleet of Aircraft
Mind-Controlled Drones
New Research Will Let Users Control Multiple Drones with Their Thoughts
Wireless Fitness-Tracking Earbuds
The Gear IconX Earbuds Allow Users to Track Fitness Metrics
Energetic E-Fulfilment Robots
The EiraBot v4 Warehouse Robot is Designed For Quick Implementation
Protective Pregnancy Wearables
The Birthstone Protects Expecting Mothers From Radiation
Connecting Interactive Structures
This Unique Steel Path Brings Together Separated Spaces
Mental Health Jaw-Trackers
HeadScan is a Wearable System to Track Wellbeing Through Jaw Movement
Gamified Youth Fitness Apps
The Owl Fitness Tracker is Designed to Turn Exercise into a Game
Smart Streaming Earphones
The Here One Earbuds Offer Universal Functionality and Can Make Calls
Game-Based Dating Apps
The 'DatePlay' App Uses Games to Analyze Personalities Before Matching
Child-Centric Coding Apps
The GoldieBlox App Aims to Teach Coding Skills to Young Children
Smart Baby Cameras
This Camera Connects to a Baby Monitor App to Offer Helpful Sleep Reports
Smartphone Battery Charger Stations
The Romoss Charger Station Keeps Backup Batteries Ready to Use
Routine-Teaching Child Watches
The Octopus Smartwatch for Kids Helps Children Stick to a Schedule
Compact Survival Toolkits
The EDC Minitool Kit No. 2 Features Apparatuses Designed as Keychains
VR Swimming Lessons
Children Can Overcome Their Fear of Water with This New Program
POV Selfie Sticks
The Spivo Smartphone Accessory Captures 180-Degree Photos
Pregnancy-Tracking Watches
Laks' Pregnancy Watch Keeps Track of the Weeks a Woman Spends Pregnant
Calming Pruning Platforms
The Prune App Encourages Mental Relaxation Through Digital Gardening
Convenient Store Drone Deliveries
7-Eleven Drops Off Coffee and Donuts Via a Mini Aircraft
Child-Centric Wearables
The 'Wanderwatch' Smartwatch is a Child Watch that Encourages Outdoor Play
Kid-Friendly Smartwatches
The Kidizoom Smartwatch DX Helps Kids Become Amateur Photographers
Infantile Self-Cleaning Appliances
Hyerim Shin's 'Graduate Shows' Products Borrow Baby Behaviors
Smartwatch Converter Chips
'bPay Loop' Transforms Any Watch into a Contactless Payment Tool
Menstruation Calendar Apps
This App Allows Women to Track their Menstruation Cycles
Bio-Sensing Health Apps
The Rthm Health App Harnesses Your Phone's Biosensors
Voice-Command Bluetooth Speakers
The Ultimate Ears Wireless Sound Systems Now Include Push-to-Talk
Wearable Fertility Trackers
The 'Ava' Wearable Helps Hopeful Parents Plan When to Conceive
Contraceptive Reminder Systems
'Popit Sense' is a Device That Gives Birth Control Reminders
Cosmic Bluetooth Speakers
Jay Hyun Kim's 'Cosmos' Speaker Celebrates Galactic Imagery
Pain-Relieving Robotic Gloves
NASA Created a Useful Tool Glove That Reduces Stress on Workers
Bluetooth Multi-Charging Stations
The Basecamp Deluxe Has Four USB Ports to Power Multiple Devices
Soothing Sleep Monitors
This Multi-Functional Baby Monitor Encourages Consistent Sleep
Connected Smart Gloves
The Glovdi Helps Skiers and Bikers Enjoy Improved Smartphone Connectivity
Wildfire-Avoiding Drones
'DJI' Drones Will Receive Alerts from the US Department of the Interior
3D Baby Development Apps
'Inside The Bump' Shows a 3D View of a Baby's Development in Utero
Humanitarian Video Game Festivals
The Games for Change Festival Links Gaming With Social Good
Cinematic Selfie-Editing Tools
'Lollicam' is an App That Allows Users to Edit Selfies in Real-Time
Crisp-Capture Cameras
This 4K Action Camera Features Image Stabilization and Distortion COrrection
Selfie Coffee Cups
Lavazza Serves Special Coffee to People Waiting in Queue for Tickets
Interplanetary Balloon Gliders
The NASA-Funded 'Titan Winged Aerobot' Can Glide Over Saturn's Moon
Artificial Memory Implants
'Neurofeedback' Allows False Memories to Be Added to the Brain
Rhythm-Tapping Devices
This Rhythm Machine Lets You Tap and Record Percussive Beats
Social Juice Bar Tours
Juice Crawl is Like a Pub Crawl for Those Who Enjoy Green Juice
Durable Car Chargers
This USB Vehicle Charger Features Solid Wood Construction
Portable Solar Chargers
This Portable Solar Pack is Perfect for Outdoor Adventures
Creatively Crowdsourced Storytelling Sites
'Infernal Scoop' Lets Users Submit Stories' Plot Points
Shark-Spotting Drones
Duke University's Project Aims to Accurately Spot Predators in the Water
Comparative Baby Food Ads
This Gerber Baby Food Ad Makes Clear the Brand's Devotion to Its Craft
Simplified Finance Platforms
'WeVest' Makes Online Financial Planning Streamlines Personal Finance
Wearable Swimming Monitors
The SwimSafe is a Smart Safety System For Parents to Track Children
Clip-On Mobile Lights
The Rechargeable Flawless Lighting Ring Clip Instantly Brightens Photos
Drone Honeymoon Photos
This Japanese Couple Documented Their Journey with Aerial Videos
Moveable Pools Floors
AGOR Pools Have Moveable Floors to Convert into a Deck
Trailblazing Racing Drones
The TANKY Racing Drone Offers Next-Level Trickery and Control
Swimming Aide Pods
The PoolPod Helps Those with Injuries or Disabilities Enter and Exit Pools
Pain Management Apps
The Ella App's Mindfulness Program Helps People Suffering From Chronic Pain
Smart Weighing Scales
This Connected Scale Measures More Than Just Weight
Elongated Turning Fans
This Endearing Fan Is Shaped Like a Lamp
Text-Monitoring Therapy Apps
This Therapy Tool Monitors Mental Health Through Patient Messages
Dramatic Olympic Campaigns
The New Under Armour Ad Highlights the Grueling Training of an Olympian
Gamer Awareness Campaigns
These Posters Describe Pokémon Go Safety Advice That Players Should Take
Cubic Child-Centric Speakers
The Speaker Cube Teaches Children About the Concepts Of Sound
Educational Weight Loss Campaigns
Vox Exposed That Exercising for Weight Loss is Virtually Useless
Olympic Edition Smartphones
The New Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Comes with the Olympic Logo
Soothing Fishing Apps
The Wa Kingyo Platform Calms the Mind With an Interactive Oriental Koi Pond
Rabbit-Eared Chargers
The RABBITcharger is a Dual Charger That Allows You to Power Up Any Phone
Plannable Ride Shares
Consumers in Seattle Can Now Plan Uber Rides in Advance
Refugee Olympic Teams
The IOC Announced a Ten-Member Team of Refugee Athletes Will Compete in Rio
Presidential Candidate Games
'Hillary 2016' Lets Players Work at a Virtual Hillary Campaign HQ