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
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
Continuous Hormone Trackers
Clair is a First-of-Its-Kind Wearable for Women
Smartwatch-Like Smart Rings
The Valour Ring 1 Offers Up to 15 Days of Use and Over 40 Sport Modes
Screenless Fitness Trackers
The Fitbit Air replaces smartwatch screens with a minimal band
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
Style-First Health Trackers
The Lumysi Health Tracker Captures Over 30 Health Metrics
Longevity Wearables
The Hume Band Helps Wearers Discover Habits That Speed Up and Slow Down Aging
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
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"
Intuitive Wellness Smartwatches
The Sharp Karada Mate Watch Estimates Food and Drinks Consumed
Immersive Display Smartwatches
The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro is Advanced Yet Lightweight
Minimalist AI Jewelry Lines
Nirva Labs Previews a New Category of Wearable Technology
Early Illness-Detecting Wearables
Hume Band2.0 Interprets Signals and Offers a Confidence Score
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
Mindful Screen-Free Health Trackers
The Garmin CIRQA Smart Band Tracks Over 80 Activities
Jewelry-Inspired UV Sensors
The90 Gem Measures Real-Time UVA and UVB Exposure
AI Companionship Pendants
The New Version of the Friend AI Wearable Has a Built-In Speaker
Wellness-Driven Health Tech Apps
The Google Health App Will Launch on Android and iOS
Screenless Health Trackers
The Luna Band is a Screenless Fitness Tracker with Sleep and Activity
Productivity-Focused AI Earbuds
viaim Introduces a New Category of Wearable Technology at IFA 2025
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
Fitness-Focused Smartwatch Ranges
The New Samsung Galaxy Watch Wearables Maximize Health Support
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
Wearable Technology Expansions
ANF Care Debuts Its Wearable Technology to the US Markets
Electronic Skin Platforms
Amorepacific's Skinsight is a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree
Human-Centered AI Wearables
Even Realities Debuted New Smart Glasses and a Smart Ring
Meditation Wearable Systems
Flow Meditation Adapts Real-Time Biofeedback into Immersive Routines
AI Smart Glasses
Samsung Intelligent Eyewear is an AI-Powered Smart Glasses System
Wearable Digital Stethoscopes
UNSW's AusculPatch Continuously Monitors Heart and Lung Sounds
Smart Health Mirrors
The Withings Omnia Smart Mirror Ties All Health Data Together
Wearable Breathing Trackers
Alveos One Learns Patterns and Creates Personalized Routines
ECG Emotion-Tracking Smart Rings
The Dreame AI Smart Ring Offers Access to Ample Data
Elder Care Wearables
Carely Offers Screenless, Low-Tech Health Signal Tracking
Ai Smartglasses Concepts
Lenovo AI Glasses Concept Has Hands Free Wearable Interface at CES 2026
Brain Stimulation Wearables
Mave's 20-Minute Sessions Enhance Focus, Mood and Stress Regulation
High-Performance Athletic Fashion Capsules
Balenciaga Debuts the TechWear Wellness Collection
Jewelry-Like Fitness Wearables
Inllie Fitness Bracelets Capture Data in an Elegant Way
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Wearable-Controlled Bedroom Climate
Samsung Enables WindFree Good Sleep With The Galaxy Ring
AI Wearable Diagnostics
SEERS Earns FDA Clearance for AI-Powered Cardiac Monitoring
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
Healthcare-Focused Smartwatches
The ASUS VivoWatch 6 Plus Offers Blood Pressure Monitoring
Biohacker Technologies
Samsung Introduced the Galaxy Watch8 Series for Health Enthusiasts
All-Scenario Tech Device Presentations
Huawei Hosted the 'Now is Your Spark' Launch Event
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
Bodily Health-Decoding Smart Rings
The Luna 2.0 Smart Ring Introduces LifeOS
Accessible Wearable Image Sensors
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Group Boasts a Ring Camera Design
Clinical Wearable Data Integrations
Samsung Partners With Verily Pre Platform
AI-Powered Sports Headbands
The Nuromova N1 Offers Ample Insight into Performance
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
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
AI-Powered Smart Sleep Headbands
Somnee's New Sleep Headband is Considered Next-Generation
Haptic Jacket Designs
Tactus' Vibewear Jacket is Assistive to Those with Hearing Loss
Confidence-Focused Underwear Ranges
The Knix Valentine's Day Edit Spotlights Comfy Essentials
AI-Powered T-Shirt Customization Platforms
TeeDIY Debuts an AI-Powered Website for 2026
AI Recovery Wearables
Burtran Combines EEG Sensing, Warming Therapy and Binaural Audio
Comfort-Focused Smart Rings
The Dreame Ring Series Solves Common Problems with Smart Wearables
Customizable Wearable Bands
Google Unveiled Fitbit Air Blueprints for Creating Unique Accessories
Dermatologist-Founded Sun Exposure Wearables
BURŪV Provides Sun Exposure Data Via the Apple Watch
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
Personal Tech Hardware
Tsmart Lets You Change Your Phone Case Design Without Replacing The Case
Smart Wearable Accessories
Diesel x Ultrahuman Smart Ring Tracks Biometrics and Lifestyle Metrics
Strength Training Wearables
Fort's Motion & Heart Rate Sensors Recognize Over 50 Exercises
Disruptive Headphone Technologies
Linkage Global Collaborates on Two Headphone Models
Open Source Wearable APIs
Momentum Democratizes Access with the Open Wearables Interface
Social Media Smart Glasses
The New Meta Glasses Come in Many Styles with Eight-Hours of Battery
Design-Driven Smart Glasses
These Samsung Smart Glasses Were Developed with Eyewear Brands
Next-Generation Vagus Nerve Wearables
Zenowell Enbales Pre-Order for Luna Plus
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
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
Purpose-Built Strength Trackers
Fort Introduced the Fort Wearable Strength Band
Wearable Private Media Hubs
Perisphere Integrates High-Fidelity Audio, a Swing-Down Display & More
Bluetooth-Scanning Privacy Apps
Nearby Glasses by Yves Jeanrenaud Alerts Users of Smart Glasses
Wearable Warming Breast Pumps
This Pump Uses Integrated Heating To Improve Comfort And Milk Flow
Blood Pressure-Measuring Wearables
RingConn Debuts New Health Monitoring Capability
Wearable-Compatible Glove Designs
Active Glove Approach to Wearable Technologies
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
Vision Assistant Earbuds
The Lightwear Concept Combines Ai Earbuds with Integrated Camera Modules
Women-Focused Optimisation Era Studies
KIC Releases Surprising Survey Data About the Industry
Transforming Smartwatch Displays
Motorola Pivoting Wearable Reconfigurable Screen Expands
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
Wearable Voice Interfaces
The Vox Wearable Captures Private Voice Commands
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
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
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
Smart Pillow Sleeves
NTU’s Textile Sleeve Connects to Alarms and Vibrates to Wake Users
Everyday Fashion Essentials
Nips by Nippies Expands Its Wardrobe Solutions to Target
Proactive Vitals Monitoring Features
Samsung Launches Its Samsung Health Vitals System
AI-Powered Bra Fitting Platforms
The 'Brarista' Platform Streamlines Undergarment Fittings
Stemmed Sleep Monitors
The Wellune Sleep Tracker Uses Soft Sculptural Form with Invisible Sensing
All-in-One Wellness Apps
CARE Unifies Biological, Psychological, Social & Spiritual Well-Being
Personal Energy Tracking
BodyState Helps Apple Watch Users Monitor Energy Levels Securely
Open-Source Health Scoring Algorithms
Open Wearables Democratizes Access to Health Algorithms
Tactile Music Wearables
The Live Beats Concept Delivers Music Through Touch
App-Controlled Breast Pumps
Willow’s ‘Sync’ Uses Mobile Connectivity To Track Pumping Sessions
Wearable Translation Apps
Smart Translate Enables Instant Speech Translation On WearOS Devices
Neurotechnology Headsets
The Nudge is a speculative headset for non-invasive brain stimulation
Personalized Health Podcasts
Eternal's Weekly Episodes Pull from Wearable Data, Scans and Labs
Thermal Stress-Monitoring Apparel
Voormi Launches a Smart T-Shirt with ‘Mij’ Technology
AI-Powered At-Home Screenings
Feminai is Developing a Wearable Device for Breast Cancer Detection
Passive Health Monitoring
Google uses smartphone cameras to track heart rate during daily use
Wearable EMG Wristbands
Meta EMG Wristband Expands Muscle-Sense Input Beyond Ar Glasses
Comprehensive At-Home Health Bundles
MOBI Notes the Efficacy of Its Smart Home Clinic
Ring-Like Wearable Speakers
Yanko Design Introduced The Innovative Ring Speaker Concept