Tag: Wearables
Over half of users believe wearable tech improves their mental health
More than half of UK consumers who wear smartwatches or fitness bands believe the devices have improved their mental health, research suggests. Some 55% of consumers who use the devices […]
Ford announces prototype smart jacket for cyclists with turn, brake indicators
A group of cycle-enthusiasts at Ford have created a brand new ‘smart jacket’ designed to keep cyclists safer on the road. The jacket has sleeves that light up to show […]
Employees want tech to boost business productivity, not to monitor performance
Perhaps unsurprisingly, workers want technology that helps them become more efficient rather than helping their bosses snoop on them, a new business report shows. Over half of employees (53%) are prepared to […]
CES 2018: Wearable that helps blind see scoops top prize
The OrCam MyEye 2.0 artificial vision device has won the Last Gadget Standing competition at CES 2018 after receiving the most online votes ahead of yesterday’s live event (11/1/18). The […]
Convert any watch into smart watch with smart buckle. Launches on Kickstarter for $39.99
Give your old analogue watch a smart makeover with Gooseberry’s Smart Buckle – a wearable tech device which intelligently upgrades your old watch by adding health and fitness features Designed […]
Google, Apple and Snapchat take gongs at Wearable Awards
Google, Apple and Snapchat were just some of the winners announced at the fourth annual Wearable Awards this morning by organisers of the Wearable Technology Show, which is currently taking […]
Take control of presentations with Neyya smart ring
Move over fitness trackers and smart watches. There’s a new wearable in town – the smart ring. Using Bluetooth technology, the Neyya smart ring can be used to control a number […]
#IFA2015: Top 5 trends including women’s smartwatches and health wearables
Europe’s biggest annual consumer electronics and home appliances show in Berlin, IFA was packed full of exciting products as usual. Sadie Hale from ShinyShiny highlights the top five trends from this year’s show 1. […]
Is 3D printing the future of medicine? Intel seems to think so.
Intel’s stand at the Wearable Technology Show is all about health and fitness – and it appears that the company is working on some potentially exciting things in health care. […]
Jawbone announces new fitness trackers to keep up with Fitbit
Wearable fitness tech maker Jawbone has announced two new devices to keep pace with competitors. So what’s new? First up there’s the Jawbone Up Move – which is going to […]
