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Smart contacts: The future of the wearable you won't even see
In the age of wearable computers, scientists in the laboratories of DARPA, Google, and universities around the world see contact lenses not as tools to improve our vision, but as opportunities to augment the human experience. But how? And why? -
Smart skin gives users a magnetic touch
A number of groups have already developed so-called "electronic skin," which adds electronic functionality to a user's natural skin. A new magnetic take on the technology, however, does away with the need for integrated electronics and power sources. -
V-Moda courts music pros with M-200 studio headphones
With multiple editor's choice awards under its belt, V-Moda clearly makes decent headphones. But the models released so far also come with a signature sound. The M-200 headphones, though, have been specifically tuned for producers and musicians. -
Google to buy Fitbit for $2.1 billion
Google has made some plays in the wearable space. Now it is moving beyond the software side of things in a big way, announcing a new deal with Fitbit that will see it acquire the fitness tracking company for US$2.1 billion. -
Apple AirPods Pro upgrade brings noise canceling, better sound, and a new design
The original AirPods and the 2019 follow-ups have found their way into a lot of ears: now the next generation AirPods have arrived: the AirPods Pro. -
Master & Dynamic's pricey true wireless earphones get cheaper sibling
Master & Dynamic has announced a follow up to last year's MW07. The MW07 Plus improve on the original true wireless in-ears, but the company has also revealed a less expensive stablemate in the shape of the MW07 Go earphones. -
Talking sunglasses tell users when to seek the shade
Although we've seen devices such as wrist bands that warn of UV exposure, users still have to, you know … look at the things. Glatus sunglasses instead verbally notify you, plus they'll reportedly let you know if you're too drowsy to drive. -
Wearable keyboard maker adds gesture mouse to the mix
Tap introduced a wearable back in 2016 that turned taps on a table top into text input on a tablet. The Tap Strap 2 now includes mouse functionality. -
The Spruce Goose flies again – in a watch
An aviation icon, Howard Hughes' legendary Spruce Goose, flies again – though only as part of a commemorative wristwatch by Bremont. -
HiiDii Glasses take a hands-off approach to computer use
While there are assistive systems that are mounted on the computer itself, HiiDii utilizes something that the user might be wearing anyway – glasses. -
Richard Mille and Airbus create vibrating traveler's watch
Richard Mille and Airbus Corporate Jets have teamed up to produce a new vibrating mechanical traveler's wristwatch. -
Major headphones come with Google Assistant cooked in
Marshall Headphones has announced a useful upgrade to its wireless Major over-ears, which now come with Google Assistant.