Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders
Go-Go Gadget IntroThey’re distance keepers. Meditation devices. Watches. Personal coaches. Oh, and perhaps a stealthy NSA agent, constantly tracking and gathering sophisticated data on you and your surroundings. These are the year’s most adventurous wearable tech candy that you can flaunt, whether at a marathon or a party.
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Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
NixieNixie: Move over selfie sticks! Meet the next gen wrist-wearable selfie drone. It can take off, click your picture and swoop down to where it originally started. That’s right, full on boomerang mode! And all that driven by a simple gesture. It’s still in development, so stay tuned. flynixie.com
1/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
GoPro Hero 4GoPro Hero 4: The Hero 4 snapper goes where no GoPro has gone before: its speedy processor packs a brilliant punch, capturing 72MP stills and 4K ultra HD video at 30fps and slow motion video at 120fps. And it has also managed to shoehorn a display screen, hi-performance microphone, WiFi and Bluetooth into its boxy little body. shop.gopro.com
2/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
Ringly, CuffRingly, Cuff: No ordinary ring and bracelet: these remotely hook to a smartphone, glowing or buzzing to alert wearers of incoming calls and messages. The bracelet is also equipped to monitor fitness and play safety agent during a crisis. ringly.com, cuff.io
3/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
Fitbits by Tory BurchFitbits by Tory Burch: Ladies, step away from the plain Jane fitness band – this new jewellery cover up is chic and slick. Camouflaged as a fashion-forward brass bracelet, basic silicone band or steel fretwork pendant – think work or play, night or day! fitbit.com
4/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
Volvorii TimelessVolvorii Timeless: When your significant other indicates that your shoe-a-holic ways are driving them up a wall, it’s a sign to explore the ultra-hi-tech electronic ink stiletto that changes colour and pattern at the touch of a smartphone app. With endless possibilities to match your outfits, one pair is all you’ll need. indiegogo.com
5/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
WhistleWhistle: Keep a check on doggy’s fitness and health levels with this unobtrusive, bite-resistant and lightweight collar-mountable tracker. Not only do its algorithms facilitate minute monitoring of all kinds of pet activity – walking, running, playing, resting, sleeping and drinking – they can also tell one from the other, providing actionable insights to pet owners. whistle.com
6/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
Viper PodViper Pod: So you’re serious about competitive play? How about being able to know exactly how you’re performing throughout the game? Equipped with 4 processors, a 3D accelerometer, gyroscope and digital compass, long-range radio and GPS, the under-garment-worn Viper Pod can live stream and log up-to-the-second performance data during game and training. statsports.ie
7/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
Zepp Golf GloveZepp Golf Glove: This golf swing analyser is not a substitute for a personal coach; neither will it guarantee entry into the PGA leagues, but it does promise insightful 3D visuals, videos and personalised reports concerning various aspects of your swing, so you can evaluate and perfect your technique. Affix it to your golf glove, swing into action and view on your smartphone. zepp.com
8/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
Rocket SkatesRocket Skates: They’re super-cool and super-smart, and they’ll propel the sartorially brave to their downtown destination at approximately 12 mph. Syncing these motorised marvels to a smartphone app affords battery, distance and mileage tracking. That users will also gain passer-by attention en route, despite a learning curve, is an added bonus. actonglobal.com
9/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
BedditBeddit: To wear or not to wear a sleep monitoring wearable during a snooze? Don’t wear it, just strap it to your mattress (under the sheet), download the app, get some shut eye and allow it to measure your heart rate, respiration, tosses and turns, snoring and bed exits. Wake up and discover how you’ve slept and how you can sleep better. beddit.com
10/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
MuseMuse: First there was pranayama and yoga. Then came incense sticks and aromatherapy. Now, it’s the turn of a therapeutic brain-sensing head band to measure your brain waves and train the mind to attain a state of total relaxation. Users claim this brain disciplinarian gives results – we’ll let you tell us! choosemuse.com
11/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
Lenovo Vibe BandLenovo Vibe Band: From the steps you’ve walked and miles you’ve clocked, to calories you’ve burned and the winks you’ve caught, the e-ink band is bloomin’ with function. It’s also lightweight, has a 7-day battery life and sends notifications to your smartphone via Bluetooth. With style to boot and a double digit asking price, it’s your feature-rich gadget on a budget. shop.lenovo.com
12/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
LG G Watch, Apple iWatchLG G Watch, Apple iWatch: Don’t underestimate the LG G Android smart watch – it feels trendy, never sleeps, has a powerful battery, is your information organiser and gets Google to do the work for you. Despite the uncanny semblance, a growing number of Apple enthusiasts are convinced that the iWatch is better. Why? Both design and option-wise, and also due to the myriad apps it supports, not to mention the new pay feature. lg.com, apple.com
13/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
Moto 360Moto 360: Classically styled and Android compliant, this smartwatch serves up a heart rate sensor, pedometer, light sensor and wireless charging functionality, but the fun really starts when you don your design hat and use Moto maker to customise its face, band and case. Battery power and rumours (of a successor) notwithstanding, it might be the best Android watch for now. moto360.motorola.com
14/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
MoovMoov: Face it – most of us lack the discipline to push our fitness game beyond our limits, so we trudge with marginal gains. Enter Moov, an advanced ankle-worn fitness band that plays tough coach, correcting form, minimising injury and goading you to excel with real-time voice feedback. This is Siri on steroids. welcome.moov.cc
15/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
Bio Sport Smart Ear BudsBio Sport Smart Ear Buds: Smarter, crisper and more capability-laden than ever, Bio Sport ear buds impress with fantastic biometric monitoring power and superior acoustic quality. While it’s not for size seekers, it’s nice and discrete, and perhaps the one time when smaller is most certainly better. intel.com
16/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
3D Gaming3D Gaming: The Oculus Rift VR stereoscopic 3D headset is about as cutting-edge as it gets in the personal video game experience. Unfortunately, it’s still in the development phase. Not into waiting? In possession of a Samsung GALAXY Note 4? Check out the consumer-ready Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition that delivers superior HD imaging with barely any motion blur. oculus.com, samsung.com
17/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
Dering by KnomoDering by Knomo: A busy lady on the move with a smartphone runnin’ outta juice – a perennial problem. Not anymore thanks to Dering – a sexy, sleek wristlet-cum-battery-charger. Capable of delivering a complete charge on the go; it makes her phone virtually unkillable. knomobags.com
18/21
Go-Go Gadget: 19 Wearable Tech Wonders.
TinitellTinitell: While child development philosophers and legal eagles go all a-flutter on protective and free-range parenting, here is one nifty piece of gadgetry that all kinds of parents can agree on: a miniature, minimalist, GPS-equipped, display-less, easy-to-operate SIM phone worn on little wrists, allowing caretakers to remotely talk to young ones and monitor their well-being. Bingo. tinitell.com
19/21
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