Wearable

Millions of people love the power boost offered by ebikes, so wouldn't they appreciate a similar boost for activities such as hiking? That's the thinking behind the Dnsys X1 exoskeleton, which I put to the test. It works … but it may not be for you.

Garmin just released the new Fenix 8 Pro fitness and outdoor smartwatch, which brings LTE and satellite connectivity to let you ditch your phone at home. There's also a nutso US$2,000 price tag on the "top-end" model, thanks to a new MicroLED screen.

Form has updated its Smart Swim 2 goggles, which track your performance and heart rate in the water, and show you those stats in a heads-up display. The latest version is now more durable, thanks to the inclusion of damage-resistant Gorilla Glass.

If you were a lowlife scumbag looking for someone to attack, you would likely avoid anyone who was wearing prominent front and rear video cameras. Well, that's exactly what the Urban Eyes vest brings to runners and other solo adventurers.

Although there already are "smart" contact lenses that monitor the eyes for signs of glaucoma, the devices are typically only worn when the patient is awake. A new type of contact lens, however, watches over the eyes throughout the night, too.

Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind wearable tech that quickly, simply, and non-invasively tests for important health markers using menstrual blood. The affordable device could revolutionize women’s healthcare.

Researchers have developed technology to detect heart attacks in real time with a high degree of accuracy, and packed it into a chip that could fit in a wearable device. The team hopes it may someday feature in life-saving medical gadgets.

It's not uncommon for patients to hide their true emotions from their caregivers – or even from their own conscious selves. An experimental new facial "sticker" could help, by detecting and relaying information on its wearer's present state of mind.

Did you know you emit gases through your skin? These vapors, which include CO2 and volatile organic compounds, can provide insights about your metabolic status, disease states, and overall health. A new wearable can help make sense of it all.

Engineers at Illinois' Northwestern University have developed the tiniest pacemaker you'll ever see. It's several times smaller than a regular pacemaker, and it's designed for patients several times smaller than the average pacemaker user.

Wouldn't it be cool to 'feel' a textured object, or perceive the sensation of running your hand over rich fabric in VR? That's what researchers at Northwestern University are hoping to achieve with their new wearable.

If you have trouble with migraines, eye stress, dry eye, or just need a spot of relaxation, a warm mask or a bit of eye massage might do the trick. We put Bob and Brad's EyeOasis 2 electric eye massager through its paces and here's what we found.