wearable electronics

Developed by TuringSense, Pivot is designed to replace motion capture technology with a system that incorporates nine different sensors, each about the size and weight of an acorn, to provide instant feedback on a player’s biomechanics without wires or cameras. ​

As smartwatches continue to become more mainstream, traditional watchmakers are going through a transitional period. Instead of seeing smartwatches merely as a threat, though, Fossil is joining the party.

In the last few years, we've seen wearable tech products go from concept to clunky early adopter gizmos to (somewhat) mainstream consumer product. They're still unnecessary luxuries, but some of them are worth their price in fun alone. Let's break down the best wearables of 2015.

Battling the likes of the Tec Jacket 2.0 for the title of "world's most high-tech jacket," the all-new PowearIN Jacket gives you surplus pocket space for gadgetry, integrated gadget charging, a built-in flashlight and a wireless dial to control external devices.

In an effort to further open the lines of communication for people with hearing and speech disabilities, a university student in London is developing a smart glove that converts sign language into text and spoken dialogue.

The stick-on Moxy Monitor is designed to give athletes a window into how their body is performing during a workout by tracking blood oxygen levels in the muscles in real time and displaying this along with other fitness data in third party apps and devices.

Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have created a fiber-like LED that can be directly knitted or woven to form the fabric itself.The claim the technology will eventually allow the production of wearable displays to be as easy as making clothes.

The Garmin vivoactive is a GPS-totting activity tracker which also doubles as a basic smart watch. Gizmag recently spent a few weeks putting it through its paces, as it put us through ours.

From smartwatches to dedicated fitness bands, it's easy to get lost in the sheer volume of fitness tracking choices. Moov Now, the successor to last year's first generation Moov tracker, aims to set itself apart by offering a more personal, hands-on experience.

A new conductive ink can be applied to clothing and other textiles in a single-step printing process, thereby turning everyday fabrics such as underwear and gym clothes into sensors and wearable electronics.

Smartglasses haven't really caught on in consumer circles, due in large part to being extremely conspicuous. To help rectify this, Fraunhofer has developed technology that allows for a more unobtrusive design, while also providing improved functionality.

The Jawbone UP Move is a simple fitness tracker which can monitor your daily activity and sleep patterns. Gizmag recently spent some time with the wearable to see whether this entry-level tracker is worth clipping on.