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
Related Ideas
Next-Generation Performance Watch Designs
Myzone Debuts the Switch 2.0
High-Fidelity Sensor Health Wearables
The Fitbit Air Wearable Works with the Google Health Coach
Ultra-Rugged Smartwatch Models
The Garmin Tactix 8 Cerakote Edition Further Reinforces Durability
Smartwatch-Like Smart Rings
The Valour Ring 1 Offers Up to 15 Days of Use and Over 40 Sport Modes
Limited Gaming Eyewear
Viture × Cyberpunk 2077 XR Glasses Appear as a Limited Anniversary Release
Cinema-Scale AR Smart Glasses
The Xynavo Lightweight AR Glasses Offer a 70-Degree Field of View
Ai-Supported Smart Glasses
HTC Vive Eagle Glasses Introduce AI Translation and Contextual Vision
Screenless Fitness Trackers
The Fitbit Air replaces smartwatch screens with a minimal band
Cellular Synthetic Sapphire Smartwatches
The Xiaomi Watch 5 Has a 1.54-Inch OLED Screen
AI Productivity Smartwatch Models
The Mobvoi TicNote Watch Has AI Processing at CES 2026
Style-First Health Trackers
The Lumysi Health Tracker Captures Over 30 Health Metrics
Gamified AR Footwear Fittings
Tootsie Augmented Reality Makes Shoe Shopping More Fun for Kids
Marine-Specific Smartwatch Models
The Garmin Quatix 8 Pro Features inReach and 4G LTE
Health Protection Smart Rings
The IDR01 Smart Ring Has 18 Sport Modes and More
Athletic Recovery Wearables
Oura Ring 5 Athletes Kane and Rice Have Became Brand Ambassadors
Camera-Equipped Earbuds
TWS Earbuds with Built-In Cameras Introduce a Wearable Ai Vision Concept
Screen-Free Fitness Devices
Luna Band Provides Real-Time AI Health Guidance at CES 2026
Intuitive Wellness Smartwatches
The Sharp Karada Mate Watch Estimates Food and Drinks Consumed
Wearable Assistive Smart Eyewear
Lighthouse Tech's TAMI® Innovation Assists People with Low Vision
Wearable Water Bottles
im Water Debuted "the World's First Wearable Water"
Wearable Gaming Computers
Pip-Boy 3000 Replica from Bethesda Includes Screen & Radiation Detector
Assistive AI Eyewear
Meta Equips Blind Veterans with AI-Powered Navigation and Reading Tools
Design-Driven Smartwatch Models
The Pebble Round 2 Will Be at CES 2026
Minimalist AI Jewelry Lines
Nirva Labs Previews a New Category of Wearable Technology
Context-Aware AI Pendants
Motorola Project Maxwell is a Wearable AI Pendant
Minimalist AI Glasses Series
Infinix Debuts Its AI Glasses Series at CES 2026
All-In-One AR Glasses
INMO Technology Introduces the High-Performance INMO Air 3
Wearable Digital Pets
CREATURE STARBOY Wearable Digital Pet Reacts to Faces and Gestures
Smart Glasses Gaming Bundles
The ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 Bundle Comes with AR Eyewear
Coordinated Smart Wearable Ecosystems
MOVA Debuts the Smart Ring H1 and Smart Glasses S1
Gemini Smart Glasses
Google Debuts AI Glasses With Audio And In Lens Displays
Collaborative Smart Glasses
Essilorluxottica and Meta Debut Second-Generation Collection
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Durable Smart Safety Glasses
Innovative Eyewear Debuts Lucyd Armor Vantage Smart Safety Glasses
Wellness-Driven Health Tech Apps
The Google Health App Will Launch on Android and iOS
Productivity-Focused AI Earbuds
viaim Introduces a New Category of Wearable Technology at IFA 2025
Augmented Reality Glasses
Snap Specs Combine Immersive Displays with Standalone Smart Eyewear
Smart Glasses-Compatible Ads
GetUp Nutrition Utilizes Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses for Marketing
Advanced AI-Integrated Eyewear
MemoMind Smart Glasses Show Off Two Models at CES 2026
Athlete-Friendly Standalone Smart Sunglasses
The Minimis Flow Offers a Comprehensive Tool
Extended Reality Glasses
The XREAL AURA Spatial Computing Glasses Offer Up to Five Virtual Screens
Subscription-Free Smart Rings
The ZEUS Smart Ring Looks and Feels Like a Simple Piece of Jewelry
Vintage Video Game-Inspired Wearables
The Bethesda Pip-Boy 3000 Replica Has a Four-Inch Display
Discreet Health-Tracking Earrings
The Lumia 2 Smart Earring Tracks Sleep and More
AI Clothing Scanner Apps
Worn App Scans Garments and Reveals Their Story Through Image Recognition
Human-Focused Wearables
Even Realities Introduces the G2 Smart Glasses and R1 Smart Ring
Moon Scanner AR Lenses
Xbox and Snapchat Launched a First-of-Its-Kind Augmented Reality Lens
Fall-Ready Techwear Essentials
UNIQLO :C FW25 Brings Techwear Staples for Colder Months
Stealthy AI Smart Glasses
The INMO GO3 is a Wearable Display Designed for Everyday Use
Human-Centered AI Wearables
Even Realities Debuted New Smart Glasses and a Smart Ring
Predictive Portable Exoskeleton Wearables
The VIGX π6 Has an AI Terrain Camera to Adapt Instantly
Jewelry-Inspired UV Sensors
The90 Gem Measures Real-Time UVA and UVB Exposure
Tech-Driven Beauty Mirrors
SWAN Beauty Mirror Incorporates AI and AR Functionalities
High-End AR Eyewear Models
Snap Specs are Available for Preorder for $2,195
Luxury Smartwatch Collection
Hermès Apple Watch Series 11 Capsule Introduces New Bands and Faces
ECG Emotion-Tracking Smart Rings
The Dreame AI Smart Ring Offers Access to Ample Data
Ultra-Bright AR Display Eyewear
The TOZO VIZO V1 AR Glasses are Adjustable
Ear-Based Health Trackers
The Lumia 2 Smart Earrings Carefully Monitor Cerebral Blood Flow
Outdoor Athlete Smartwatch Models
The HONOR Watch 6 Offers Up to 35 Days of Use Per Charge
Ai Smartglasses Concepts
Lenovo AI Glasses Concept Has Hands Free Wearable Interface at CES 2026
90s-Era Computer Smartwatches
The Apple Watch G3 Concept by Saffy Creatives is Nostalgic
Featherlight Smart Glasses
Brilliant Labs Halo Glasses Have Bone Conduction Technology and More
Jewelry-Like Fitness Wearables
Inllie Fitness Bracelets Capture Data in an Elegant Way
Cellular-Connected Kids Smartwatches
The Garmin Bounce 2 Offers GPS and 4G LTE Connectivity
Ai Wearable Rings
The Dribble is a Wearable Smart Ring with a Built-In Screen & Detachable Pendant
Edge AI Wearable Chipsets
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite Powers Next Devices
Performance-Focused Wearable Technology Campaigns
Amazfit Partners with NFL Star Derrick Henry
Camera-Integrated Wireless Earbuds
Vuebuds Let Users Ask About Their Surroundings in Real Time
Healthcare-Focused Smartwatches
The ASUS VivoWatch 6 Plus Offers Blood Pressure Monitoring
Biohacker Technologies
Samsung Introduced the Galaxy Watch8 Series for Health Enthusiasts
Sweat-Based Pregnancy Wearables
MoleSense's Molecular Wearables Redefine Maternity Care
All-Scenario Tech Device Presentations
Huawei Hosted the 'Now is Your Spark' Launch Event
Elevated Smart Glasses
Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Have Built-In Display of Real-Time Translation
Gemstone AI Earbuds
AI Smart Gemstone Earpiece Turns Wireless Audio into a Jewelry-Style Wearable
Camera-Free Smart Eyewear
Reebok Optical Smart Glasses Remove Cameras While Adding Audio and AI
Smart Watch Wheelchair Settings
Huawei Debuted Wheelchair Mode for Its Smart Wearable Devices
Bodily Health-Decoding Smart Rings
The Luna 2.0 Smart Ring Introduces LifeOS
Lightweight Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The Huawei Watch Buds 2 Has a Titanium Alloy Casing
Accessible Wearable Image Sensors
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Group Boasts a Ring Camera Design
Sport-Friendly Smart Sunglasses
The Reebok Octane Smart Sunglasses are Powered by Lucyd
Emotional State-Monitoring Wearables
ThingX Technologies Debuts a New Wearable — the Nuna Pendant
Jewelry-Grade Smart Rings
The Oura Ring 4 Ceramic Comes in Four Colors
Open Ecosystem Smart Glasses
Mentra launches app-enabled smart glasses with an open platform
AI-Driven Golf Wearables
Arccos Air Tracks a Player's Golf Game to Deliver Personalized Insights
Consumer Brain-Sensing Platforms
Neurable Licenses Its Mind-Reading Tech To Wearable OEMs
Wearable Brain-Computer Interfaces
Sabi develops a beanie that converts thoughts into text
AI-Powered Bio Intelligence Rings
The Ultrahuman Ring Pro Offers 15 Days of Battery Life
Wearable Technology Partnerships
Rokid and Mudra Announced a Partnership at CES 2026
Performance Tracking Sport Watches
PickleWatch Delivers Match Analytics & Real-Time Play Insights
AI Design Platforms
GenAI Wear Enables AI Powered Design Editing And Wearable Creation Tools
Wearable Digital Stethoscopes
UNSW's AusculPatch Continuously Monitors Heart and Lung Sounds
Communication-Analyzing AI Wearables
The SCOPLE Wearable AI Device Determines Emotions and More
GenAI Fashion Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. Fashion APIs Help Shoppers Visualize Scarves, Hats & More
AI-Forward Health-Monitoring Technologies
Yuwell Medical Showcased Its Health-Oriented Portffolio
Ankle-Support Wearable Mobility Devices
Dephy Has Introduced the Sidekick at CES 202
Motion-Tracking Ring Designs
Sensoryx's Suite of Technological Tools are Cutting-Edge
Kid-Friendly Sport Smartwatches
The WeariQ Kids Smartwatch is Low-Cost Yet Advanced
Graphics AR Smart Glasses
Rayneo AR Glasses Feature Batman Content on 3D-Ready Lenses
Wearable Tech Interfaces
The Meta Smart Wristband Introduces Gesture-Based Control
Smart Wearable Accessories
Diesel x Ultrahuman Smart Ring Tracks Biometrics and Lifestyle Metrics
HDR10-Enabled AR Eyewear
The RayNeo Air 4 Pro Ha a Custom Vision 4000 Processor
Smart Ai Glasses
These Meta Glasses Start at $299 with Ai and Camera Features
Disruptive Headphone Technologies
Linkage Global Collaborates on Two Headphone Models
Open Source Wearable APIs
Momentum Democratizes Access with the Open Wearables Interface
Note-Taking Smart Rings
The Pebble Index 01 Doesn't Track Health Metrics
AI-Powered Safety Glasses
The VITURE Helix Glasses are Built on the NVIDIA XR AI System
Belt-Based Wearable Sensors
The Vital Belt Performs Millimeter-Wave Sensing at the Belt Position
Wearable Molecular Monitoring Devices
Adaptyx Raises Seed Funding for a Special Wearable Device
AI Virtual Try-Ons
Wear AI Lets Users Try On Clothing Using AI And Personal Photos
Predictive AI Smartwatch Models
The Withings ScanWatch 2 Offers 35 Days of Use Per Charge
Bluetooth-Scanning Privacy Apps
Nearby Glasses by Yves Jeanrenaud Alerts Users of Smart Glasses
Retail Smart Audio Glasses
Walmart Sells Vue Audio Glasses Across the U.S.
Comprehensive XR Lineups
Goertek Spotlights Its Extended Reality Range at CES 2026
Sports-Focused Smart Classes
Innovative Eyewear Debuts the Reebok Powered by Lucyd Smart Eyewear
Vision Assistant Earbuds
The Lightwear Concept Combines Ai Earbuds with Integrated Camera Modules
AR Aiming Glasses Prototype
Future Optek Introduced Its AR AimGlass
Social Media Smart Glasses
The New Meta Glasses Come in Many Styles with Eight-Hours of Battery
Multi-Channel Wristband Prototypes
Neuranics Announces Breakthroughs in Its Technology
Intelligent Athletic Eyewear Styles
The Oakley Meta Vanguard Records Videos in 3K Resolution
Gaming Wearable Devices
Tetris Watch Combines Classic Gameplay with Smartwatch Features
Wearable Olfactory VR Modules
Institute of Science Tokyo Introduced Scent Headset Prototype
Wearable Metabolic Testing Devices
Life Time Boasts SpiroFit Technology Across Its Clubs
AI-Powered AR Eyewear
Snap and Qualcomm Develop Intelligent Glasses with On-Device AI
Wacky Design Smartphones
Nothing, Motorola, and Others Embrace Playful Phone Experimentation
Co-Branded Smart Glasses
Samsung and Google Partnered for the Intelligent Eyewear Collection
Motivation-Focused Fitness Technologies
Fitness Industry Technology Council Recognizes Myzone
Neurotechnology Headsets
The Nudge is a speculative headset for non-invasive brain stimulation
Athletic Sweat-Tracking Wearables
The Hydrosense AI Sweat Sensor Monitors Hydration in Real Time
Descriptive Wearable Concepts
Pebble Time 2 Revitalizes E-Paper Design with Refined Modernity
AI Voice Assistant Eyewear
The HTC VIVE Eagle Glasses Have a 12MP Ultrawide Camera
Tactile Music Wearables
The Live Beats Concept Delivers Music Through Touch
AI-Powered AR Smart Glasses
Snap Specs AR Glasses Add Spatial AI And Gaming
Celebrity-Supported Smart Glasses Campaigns
Ray-Ban and Meta Tap Doja Cat and Teyana Taylor
Durable Outdoorsy Technology Lines
DOOGEE Targets Outdoor and Adventurous Users with New Lineup
Thermal Stress-Monitoring Apparel
Voormi Launches a Smart T-Shirt with ‘Mij’ Technology
Wearable EMG Wristbands
Meta EMG Wristband Expands Muscle-Sense Input Beyond Ar Glasses
Passive Health Monitoring
Google uses smartphone cameras to track heart rate during daily use
Superhuman Sight AR Glasses
UTRACK AR Glasses Has Integrated AI for Extraordinary Visual Insight
Wearable Translation Apps
Smart Translate Enables Instant Speech Translation On WearOS Devices
Ring-Like Wearable Speakers
Yanko Design Introduced The Innovative Ring Speaker Concept