While wearable technology is often associated with smartwatch straps and bands, the top May 2017 wearables show off a great variety in form. This includes contact lenses, bras, customizable buttons and even some pain-relieving devices that resemble fanny packs.
Alongside being used for tracking one's physical health, smart wearables are now being used to measure everything from sun exposure and emotional wellness to sleep. One of the most standout wearable concepts comes from Body Vibes, which prides itself on producing stickers that are tuned to high frequencies that are said to help with anxiety, stress and other issues.
For April Fool's Day this year, T-Mobile took the idea of wearables to the extreme by launching the 'ONEsie,' which promised to provide unlimited coverage for its networks.
Top 25 Wearable Tech Innovations in May
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Feminine Smartwatch Jewelry
The Bezels & Bytes Apple Watch Strap Bands are Stylishly Chic
24
Digital Afterlife Systems
The 'Aeon' System Learns About Users and Recreates Them After Death
23
Upscale Smartwatch Collections
The Movado Connect Smartwatch is Designed for Android Wear 2.0
22
Menstrual Cramp-Relieving Wearables
The Aika Black-T is the World's First Smart Menstrual Wearable
21
Eye Mask VR Headsets
The 'Mild' VR Headset Goggles are a Stylish Take on Immersive Technology
20
Vital-Measuring Health Centers
The Sens 'Vie' Enables Health Vitals Tracking in a Simple Manner
19
Smart Wellness Bras
VITALI's Bra for Health Serves as an All-Day, Personal Wellness Coach
18
Minimalist Hybrid Smartwatches
The NOWA 'Shaper' Smartwatch is Intelligent Yet Discreet
17
Inexpensive Activity Trackers
The Misfit 'Flare' Wrist Fitness Tracker Tracks Workouts and More
16
Mental Healing Stickers
Body Vibes Makes Energy-Infused Stickers for Stress, Anxiety & More
15
Sleep-Inducing Wearables
The Thync Relax Pro Uses Electrical Pulses to Help Wearers Fall Asleep
14
Bio-Sensing Contact Lens
Contacts with Biosensors Could Soon Help Detect Health Issues in People
13
Emotion-Tracking Child Wearables
The 'VIVOMARK' Wearable Can Track Child Emotions
12
Dual-Use Analog Smartwatches
The 'ZeTime' Wrist Watch Timepiece Features Physical Hands
11
Interchangeable Face Smartwatches
The Hagic Wrist Smartwatch is Customizable in the Face and Band
10
Asymmetrical Wrist Watch Wearables
The M&N Watch Merges Technology and Design Aesthetics
9
Compact Life-Logging Cams
The MeCam 'NeoMe' Mini Video Camera is the Smallest Option on the Market
8
Sun Exposure-Tracking Smartwatches
The 'O’We' Smartwatch Keeps Track of Your UV Exposure
7
Holistic Body Cycling Sensors
The LEOMO 'TYPE-R' Cycling Training Coach is Comprehensive
6
Rear Helmet Signal Lights
The 'Cosmo Connected' Helmet Accessory Improves Safety for Riders
5
Customizable Smart Buttons
The 'TAG' Bluetooth Tracking Button is a Smartphone User's Best Friend
4
Hands-Free Filming Wearables
Thanko's 'Smaneck' is a Hands-Free Phone Holder for Filming
3
Telecom Hotspot Onesies
The T-Mobile 'ONEsie' Offers Unlimited Coverage for April Fool's Day
2
Runner Training Smartwatches
The Polar M430 Run Watch Offers Actionable Guidance During Use
1
Temperature-Tracking Pool Accessories
The Yowosmart Wireless Pool Thermometer is Precise
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AI-Connected Smart Glasses
Samsung Announces Galaxy AI Smart Glasses
Color-Shifting Smart Press-Ons
iPolish Smart Nails Change Hue with App Control & Touch Interaction
Continuous Hormone Trackers
Clair is a First-of-Its-Kind Wearable for Women
Affordable Android Smartwatches
OnePlus is Rolling Out the Watch 3 Alongside its New Flagships
Smartwatch-Like Smart Rings
The Valour Ring 1 Offers Up to 15 Days of Use and Over 40 Sport Modes
Real-Time Performance-Tracking Eyewear Designs
CYBERSIGHT Revolutionizes Smart Eyewear for Sports
Fast-Charging Smartwatches
Google Pixel Watch 4 Prioritizes Battery Life And Everyday Usability
AI Productivity Smartwatch Models
The Mobvoi TicNote Watch Has AI Processing at CES 2026
Longevity Wearables
The Hume Band Helps Wearers Discover Habits That Speed Up and Slow Down Aging
Conscious Closet Apps
Indyx Was Designed to Curb Unnecessary Fashion Consumption
Health Protection Smart Rings
The IDR01 Smart Ring Has 18 Sport Modes and More
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
Wearable Assistive Smart Eyewear
Lighthouse Tech's TAMI® Innovation Assists People with Low Vision
Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches
The Minimal Watch Concept by Ibrahem Hassan is Futuristic
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
Collaboration Budget-Friendly Smartwatches
The New moto watch is Powered by Polar
Biomarker-Monitoring Wearable Skin Patches
Seveno Capital is Committing Funds to PointFit
Wearable Non-Verbal Assistive Systems
HapWare's Wearable Assistive System is Called ALEYE
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
Simply Designed Smart Watches
The Doro Watch Brings Wellness to Seniors Who Want Less Tech Stress
Wearable Health Trackers
Oura Ring 4 Tracks Wellness With Precision and Sleek Design
Productivity-Focused AI Earbuds
viaim Introduces a New Category of Wearable Technology at IFA 2025
Advanced AI-Integrated Eyewear
MemoMind Smart Glasses Show Off Two Models at CES 2026
Subscription-Free Smart Rings
The ZEUS Smart Ring Looks and Feels Like a Simple Piece of Jewelry
Branded Power Banks
Reale Actives Created a Wireless Battery Pack for Recharging on the Go
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
Apparel-Branded Smart Eyewear
Innovative Eyewear Partnered with Reebok on Pair of Smart Glasses
Human-Focused Wearables
Even Realities Introduces the G2 Smart Glasses and R1 Smart Ring
Thoughtfully Designed Activewear Lines
BetterMe's Motion Collection Combines Style & Functionality
Human-Centered AI Wearables
Even Realities Debuted New Smart Glasses and a Smart Ring
Electronic Skin Platforms
Amorepacific's Skinsight is a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree
Meditation Wearable Systems
Flow Meditation Adapts Real-Time Biofeedback into Immersive Routines
Smart Health Mirrors
The Withings Omnia Smart Mirror Ties All Health Data Together
Wearable Breathing Trackers
Alveos One Learns Patterns and Creates Personalized Routines
AI Assistant Smart Glasses
TECNO AI Glasses are Powered by TECNO AI
Virtual Outfit Try-On Apps
The 'Doppl' App Helps Users Visualize Outfits Before They Buy Online
ECG Emotion-Tracking Smart Rings
The Dreame AI Smart Ring Offers Access to Ample Data
Uncomfortable Anti-Tech Rings
The UScellular Pinky Promise Ring Discourages Excessive Phone Use
Jewelry-Like Fitness Wearables
Inllie Fitness Bracelets Capture Data in an Elegant Way
Ai Smartglasses Concepts
Lenovo AI Glasses Concept Has Hands Free Wearable Interface at CES 2026
Featherlight Smart Glasses
Brilliant Labs Halo Glasses Have Bone Conduction Technology and More
Brain Stimulation Wearables
Mave's 20-Minute Sessions Enhance Focus, Mood and Stress Regulation
Affordable Blockchain-Enabled Watches
BitMobile's Phēnix X Watch Presents an Ambitious Innovation
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Wearable Fitness Tracker Concepts
Kusi Boateng Arthur Designs the Allai Wearable-1 Concept
Edge AI Wearable Chipsets
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite Powers Next Devices
Camera-Integrated Wireless Earbuds
Vuebuds Let Users Ask About Their Surroundings in Real Time
Gamified Brain-Boosting Headbands
The Muse S Athena Tracks Brain Activity and Blood Flow
Biohacker Technologies
Samsung Introduced the Galaxy Watch8 Series for Health Enthusiasts
Durable Item-Tracking Accessories
Motorola Boasts the moto tag 2 at Ces 2026
Chic Cushion-Shaped Smartwatches
The Latest Samsung Galaxy Watch Range Features Two New Models
E-Ink Mobile Concepts
Marko Lazić Introduced Offone Wisephone Prototype
Gemstone AI Earbuds
AI Smart Gemstone Earpiece Turns Wireless Audio into a Jewelry-Style Wearable
Smart Watch Wheelchair Settings
Huawei Debuted Wheelchair Mode for Its Smart Wearable Devices
Wearable Brain-Computer Interfaces
Sabi develops a beanie that converts thoughts into text
Bodily Health-Decoding Smart Rings
The Luna 2.0 Smart Ring Introduces LifeOS
Clinical Wearable Data Integrations
Samsung Partners With Verily Pre Platform
Subtle Ultra-Advanced Health Wearables
The WHOOP 5.0 Targets Non-Athletes and Advanced Users Alike
Emotional State-Monitoring Wearables
ThingX Technologies Debuts a New Wearable — the Nuna Pendant
AI-Powered Sports Headbands
The Nuromova N1 Offers Ample Insight into Performance
Jewelry-Grade Smart Rings
The Oura Ring 4 Ceramic Comes in Four Colors
Comfort-Focused Smart Rings
The Dreame Ring Series Solves Common Problems with Smart Wearables
Sleep Disorder-Detecting Pajamas
This Smart Pajama Top is Equipped with Strain Sensors
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
Branded Holographic Spectacles
Infinix Introduces the NOTE Edge with the Ten-Dimensional Reveal
AI-Powered Smart Sleep Headbands
Somnee's New Sleep Headband is Considered Next-Generation
Wearable Monitoring Technology
Talitrix Designs the T-Band to Push Boundaries in Monitoring
Confidence-Focused Underwear Ranges
The Knix Valentine's Day Edit Spotlights Comfy Essentials
GenAI Fashion Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. Fashion APIs Help Shoppers Visualize Scarves, Hats & More
AI-Powered T-Shirt Customization Platforms
TeeDIY Debuts an AI-Powered Website for 2026
Ankle-Support Wearable Mobility Devices
Dephy Has Introduced the Sidekick at CES 202
Kid-Friendly Sport Smartwatches
The WeariQ Kids Smartwatch is Low-Cost Yet Advanced
Wearable Tech Interfaces
The Meta Smart Wristband Introduces Gesture-Based Control
Smart Wearable Accessories
Diesel x Ultrahuman Smart Ring Tracks Biometrics and Lifestyle Metrics
Stretchable Sweat-Activated Yarn Batteries
Researchers are Advancing Wearable Electronics
Strength Training Wearables
Fort's Motion & Heart Rate Sensors Recognize Over 50 Exercises
Health Awareness Undergarments
The UnderAware Brings Awareness to Testicular Cancer in April
Disruptive Headphone Technologies
Linkage Global Collaborates on Two Headphone Models
Open Source Wearable APIs
Momentum Democratizes Access with the Open Wearables Interface
AI-Powered Dog Collars
Fi Series 3 Plus Lets Owners Monitor Their Dog from Their Smartwatch
Sleep Testing Platforms
Happy Ring's Happy Sleep Platform Shares Convenient, Multi-Night Tests
Smart Sleep Bands
The Garmin Index Sleep Monitor Tracks Breathing Variations, Temperature & More
Note-Taking Smart Rings
The Pebble Index 01 Doesn't Track Health Metrics
Stress Tracking App Features
Spike Technologies Has Debuted the Stress Score for Wellness Apps
Belt-Based Wearable Sensors
The Vital Belt Performs Millimeter-Wave Sensing at the Belt Position
Ergonomic Intimate Devices
Dame Debuted the 'Lay Panty Vibe'
Predictive AI Smartwatch Models
The Withings ScanWatch 2 Offers 35 Days of Use Per Charge
Wearable Private Media Hubs
Perisphere Integrates High-Fidelity Audio, a Swing-Down Display & More
Purpose-Built Strength Trackers
Fort Introduced the Fort Wearable Strength Band
Bluetooth-Scanning Privacy Apps
Nearby Glasses by Yves Jeanrenaud Alerts Users of Smart Glasses
Blood Pressure-Measuring Wearables
RingConn Debuts New Health Monitoring Capability
Outdoor Lifestyle-Focused Gear Capsules
REI Co-Op Unveils Its Spring 2026 Line of Gear and Apparel
Multipurpose Health-Monitoring Watches
The Fitvii Health Watch offers All-in-One Wellness Tracking
Sleep Companion Devices
The Dreamie Bedside Sleep Assistant Replaces the Nighttime Phone Habit
Wearable Sleep-Tracking Socks
The 'Owlet Dream Sock Plus' is a Baby Sleep Tracker
Multi-Channel Wristband Prototypes
Neuranics Announces Breakthroughs in Its Technology
Biometric Digital Planning Tools
Lifestack 2.0 Integrates with Wearable Devices
At-Home Family Healthcare Devices
Withings Receives Approval for Its BeamO Device
Heat-Navigating Wearables
WATI is a Smart Wearable Concept That Helps Commuters Manage Urban Heat
Gaming Wearable Devices
Tetris Watch Combines Classic Gameplay with Smartwatch Features
Employee-Focused Personal Safety Devices
Everbridge Debuts a New Personal Safety Device
Wearable-Linked Longevity Suites
Tulah Clinical Wellness Introduces the Tulah Life Index Program
Wearable Olfactory VR Modules
Institute of Science Tokyo Introduced Scent Headset Prototype
Wearable Fertility Tracking Apps
Garmin Syncs Smartwatch Data with Natural Cycles App
Hypertension-Detecting 5G Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 11 Offers 24-Hours of Battery Life
Emotional Support Wearables
Friend Is An AI Wearable That Offers Real-Time Companionship
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
Smart Pillow Sleeves
NTU’s Textile Sleeve Connects to Alarms and Vibrates to Wake Users
Tech-Enabled Smart Glasses
Snapchat Announces the Upcoming Arrival of its New 'Specs' Glasses
Strategic Smartphone Partnerships
T-Mobile Will Offer Google's Pixel 10 Series & the Pixel Watch 4
Athletic Sweat-Tracking Wearables
The Hydrosense AI Sweat Sensor Monitors Hydration in Real Time
Genie-Like AI Eyewear
The AInoon AI Smart Glasses Only Require a Tap to Be Toggled
AI-Powered Bra Fitting Platforms
The 'Brarista' Platform Streamlines Undergarment Fittings
Wearable Fitness Trackers
AirJump Tracks Jump Performance Using AirPods and Beats Sensors
Branded Happiness-Focused Studies
Garmin and Researchers from Harvard University & Others Partner
Urban Explorer-Centric Accessories
Topologie Introduces its Latest Capsule for the SS25 Season
Stemmed Sleep Monitors
The Wellune Sleep Tracker Uses Soft Sculptural Form with Invisible Sensing
Personal Energy Tracking
BodyState Helps Apple Watch Users Monitor Energy Levels Securely
Practical Accessibility-Focused Tech Products
Lg Debuts a Suite of Accessibility-Focused Products
AI Fashion Assistants
Your AI Personal Stylist That Matches Looks to Vibes with Ease
Prideful Modernist Tech Collections
The Apple 2025 Pride Collection Marks Pride Month in Style
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
Wellness Tracking Platforms
Yoa Provides Custom Wellbeing Insights With Apple Watch Integration
AI-Powered At-Home Screenings
Feminai is Developing a Wearable Device for Breast Cancer Detection
Sporty Holistic Health Smartwatches
The Garmin Venu 4 Allows for Caffeine and Alcohol Tracking
Wearable EMG Wristbands
Meta EMG Wristband Expands Muscle-Sense Input Beyond Ar Glasses
AI-Powered Wardrobe Management Apps
'ClosetIQ' Analyzes a User's Style to Find Outfits
Performance-Driven Air Monitors
AprilAire Debuts Its Patented Healthy Air Intelligence™ Technology
Personal Wellbeing-Aiding Products
Pong Design Creates Products that Fuse Mindfullness with Tech
Fictional AI-Powered Condoms
Manforce Condoms' April Fools Day Prank Introduced the Dot AI Condom
Privacy-First Voice Pendants
Taya Launches the Taya Necklace for Voice-Enabled Note-Taking
Comprehensive Wireless Subscriptions
AT&T Consolidates Wireless Connectivity with OneConnect
Ring-Like Wearable Speakers
Yanko Design Introduced The Innovative Ring Speaker Concept