7 wearable devices you never knew existed
Apple has dived
straight into the pool of wearable tech, especially with their release of the
Apple Watch. Truly portable, fashionable technology is becoming one of the most
popular topics in today’s world. While there are many different companies that
offer watches that sync with your smartphone, almost all of them have the same
perks. Also, the better known wearable tech pieces all look nearly identical.
The MOTA SmartRing
This piece of wearable tech is definitely impressive to say the least. A simple alternative to smart watches, the MOTA SmartRing is a minimalist notifications hub that pairs with both iOS and Android. This device will seamlessly bring you your texts, emails, calendar events and calls, plus it can sync with your Facebook and Twitter notifications. The ring will vibrate to alert you and you can even set custom patterns for individual contacts. This ring is a great alternative for those who want a less intrusive piece of wearable tech.
This piece of wearable tech is definitely impressive to say the least. A simple alternative to smart watches, the MOTA SmartRing is a minimalist notifications hub that pairs with both iOS and Android. This device will seamlessly bring you your texts, emails, calendar events and calls, plus it can sync with your Facebook and Twitter notifications. The ring will vibrate to alert you and you can even set custom patterns for individual contacts. This ring is a great alternative for those who want a less intrusive piece of wearable tech.
Glance
This amazing piece of wearable tech promises to turn any ordinary watch into a smart watch. This device sits comfortably behind any regular watch, essentially turning any watch or bracelet into a smart watch. The device will let you know when you get a call or text; it can also track GPS movements and be used as a TV remote. This impressive, waterproof device can last for up to a week without charging and may offer the style conscious people something different compared to the repetitive, clunky smart watch designs.
This amazing piece of wearable tech promises to turn any ordinary watch into a smart watch. This device sits comfortably behind any regular watch, essentially turning any watch or bracelet into a smart watch. The device will let you know when you get a call or text; it can also track GPS movements and be used as a TV remote. This impressive, waterproof device can last for up to a week without charging and may offer the style conscious people something different compared to the repetitive, clunky smart watch designs.
Smart Hoodie
This is a very original take on wearable tech, and it makes sending a text an absolute breeze. With this state-of-the-art hoodie you can program movements to correspond with contacts, allowing you to communicate instantly without even grabbing your phone. Although this Smart Hoodie is still being developed with no price estimate, the company promises to finish the product soon.
This is a very original take on wearable tech, and it makes sending a text an absolute breeze. With this state-of-the-art hoodie you can program movements to correspond with contacts, allowing you to communicate instantly without even grabbing your phone. Although this Smart Hoodie is still being developed with no price estimate, the company promises to finish the product soon.
Nod Bluetooth Ring
It’s a tiny addition to the wearable tech market, but what it doesn't have in size it makes up in power! The ring will be able to control smartphones, home appliances as well as write texts by drawing letters in the air. This ring is able to pair with a huge assortment of devices, which makes the Nod Bluetooth Ring a real contender.
It’s a tiny addition to the wearable tech market, but what it doesn't have in size it makes up in power! The ring will be able to control smartphones, home appliances as well as write texts by drawing letters in the air. This ring is able to pair with a huge assortment of devices, which makes the Nod Bluetooth Ring a real contender.
Dash Headphones
Another truly impressive piece of wearable tech are the Dash headphones. These Bluetooth wireless headphones not only play music from your smart phone, they also function as a powerful workout assistant. They measure heart rate, number of steps and calories burned, these forward thinking headphones are both discreet and functional.
Another truly impressive piece of wearable tech are the Dash headphones. These Bluetooth wireless headphones not only play music from your smart phone, they also function as a powerful workout assistant. They measure heart rate, number of steps and calories burned, these forward thinking headphones are both discreet and functional.
Google Contact Lens
Another foray by Google into wearable tech is this impressive minuscule device! This time it’s more focused on health, the Google contact lens could potentially monitor your blood glucose levels through their tears. This could have gigantic implications for those suffering from diabetes, although this impressive addition to the wearable tech market is still in development.
Another foray by Google into wearable tech is this impressive minuscule device! This time it’s more focused on health, the Google contact lens could potentially monitor your blood glucose levels through their tears. This could have gigantic implications for those suffering from diabetes, although this impressive addition to the wearable tech market is still in development.
Deka Arm
Though it is not intended for everyday wearable tech enthusiasts, the Deka Arm is an impressive step forward towards true bionic limbs. The Deka Arm will interpret signals from the muscle fibres in the wearers arm, bringing greater mobility to those with missing limbs. So far, the arm is able to manage basic movements and doesn't have an estimated price, but it just shows how impressive the future with bionic limbs will be.
Though it is not intended for everyday wearable tech enthusiasts, the Deka Arm is an impressive step forward towards true bionic limbs. The Deka Arm will interpret signals from the muscle fibres in the wearers arm, bringing greater mobility to those with missing limbs. So far, the arm is able to manage basic movements and doesn't have an estimated price, but it just shows how impressive the future with bionic limbs will be.
Consumers these days
are looking for wearable tech with revolutionary functions and an original
look. If all the fuss about smart watches hasn't caught your attention yet,
these incredible pieces of wearable tech might be the answer…
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Written By: Christine Romans
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