Wearables

A wearable collar from researchers in South Korea can hear the words you never say out loud and play them back in your own voice. Built for laryngectomy patients and noisy industrial environments, it works where microphones can't.

Despite using low-res, B&W still images, VueBuds use available consumer tech to produce translations that users prefer to Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses. The benefits for visually impaired users, and anyone needing real-time explanations, are endless.

The last massager I bought was circa 2005, so I expected another failure that would simply annoy me and end up at Goodwill. Technology has changed a lot in 20 years, as I've found out with the Eyeris Zen.

Mobvoi’s TicNote Pods combine wireless earbuds, 4G connectivity, and AI transcription to capture, summarize, and organize conversations into searchable notes, tasks, and documents in real time.

Citizen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first analog light-powered watch with the release of its Eco-Drive Photon watch in a limited edition, with two variants of 5,000 units each that pay homage to the peculiar physics of light.

Tracking every rep is no fun, So Fort's new screenless wearable does it for you. It automatically logs sets, reps, rest, tempo, and more while you focus on getting your gym on.

An armband-mounted electronic patch uses motion and muscle sensors, a Bluetooth controller, and a stretchable battery to control tech. Thanks to AI-screening of data-noise, a shaky controller no longer means shaky control.

From the sound of recent announcements, it looks like a new type of digital jewelry will grace your finger: the ultra-compact AI ring. What are they good for, and can they compete with other gear for your wrists and digits?

Virtually every headset for immersive content is about as subtle as a foghorn in a library. A South Korean hardware brand is trying to make them a little less conspicuous by sneaking a headset into a pair of mostly nondescript headphones.

An upcoming wearable device for the legally blind could help them navigate public and outdoor spaces independently, acting as 'glasses' that guide them through their surroundings. Maker .Lumen is accepting reservations now.

The Index 01 ring – from the makers of the Pebble smartwatch – captures your ideas as you speak into it. It's meant to act as external memory for your brain, while lasting for years on a single-use battery that doesn't need recharging.

Engineers at Northwestern University have developed a device that goes on your fingertip to feel the sensation of interacting with textured surfaces on a touchscreen. It could be a major step forward in how we interact with personal tech.

There are knives, good knives, great knives, and classic knives. Then there are the knives that are flat-out legends with remarkable stories behind them. One of these is the instantly recognizable Puma White Hunter that redefined the hunting knife.

Following up on the 50th anniversary ring watch Casio introduced last year, the new G-Shock Nano adds a beefier build with 200-m water resistance, shock resistance and a working mini-strap. This one is truly a G-Shock shrunken down to finger size.

Scientists have developed a fully transparent skin sensor that accurately measures UV radiation, detecting light and converting it to electrical signals. So before the sun's rays reach damaging levels, a phone alert lets users know it's time to cover up.