# Sensor-Packed Bracelets The Jawbone UP3 Brings Unparalleled Technology to Your Wrist By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2014-12-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jawbone-up3 References: [crnchy](http://crnchy.com/stuff/jawbone-up3/) & [jawbone](http://jawbone.com/store/buy/up3) [Wearable tech products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband) are seemingly everywhere these days, but few can match the performance of the Jawbone UP3, which will allow you to track metrics beyond anything we've seen before. Featuring a tri-axis accelerometer, the Jawbone UP3 has [bioimpedance and skin sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biostrap-kairos) to effectively track everything from your heart rate to your sleep stages. While the majority of products boast a water-resistant design, the Jawbone UP3 takes it one step further by actually offering [biometric tracking while swimming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrosense-ai-sweat-sensor); something that few brands can match. If you aren't much for syncing your devices to your smartphone, the Jawbone UP3 is going to be a breath of fresh air as the device boasts auto updating capabilities, which means you won't have to check your stats unless you actually want to (compared to other devices). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Biometric Tracking:** The advancement of biometric tracking technology is disrupting the wearable tech market and creating opportunities for new products and services. - **Auto-updating Devices:** Devices that automatically update without the need for manual syncing present an opportunity for businesses to create hassle-free products for consumers. - **Swim-proof Wearables:** The development of wearable technology that can track biometrics while swimming presents an opportunity for companies to create innovative new products for fitness enthusiasts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fitness:** The fitness industry can leverage biometric tracking and swim-proof wearables to create more effective and convenient workout tools for consumers. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has an opportunity to create more advanced auto-updating wearable devices that appeal to consumers seeking convenience and simplicity. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can utilize biometric tracking technology to improve patient monitoring and treatment, creating a more personalized and efficient healthcare system. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Style-Conscious Health-Tracking Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-gen3-horizon.md) - [Feature-Packed Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense-2.md) - [Wearable Health Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-41.md) - [Next-Generation Screenless Fitness Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenless-fitness-monitor.md) - [Elegant Health-Tracking Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrahuman-ring.md) - [Portable Health Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitrus-plus-30.md) - [Smart Sleep Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-index-sleep-monitor.md) - [User-Powered Health Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bheart.md) - [Subtle Ultra-Advanced Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whoop-50.md)