Wearables

Scientists in Europe have leveraged cutting edge OLED technology to produce a first-of-a-kind tattoo that could be used to monitor different metrics of physical human performance, the freshness of food, or even prevent sunburn.

Audio gear maker Sennheiser and 3D printing technology company Formlabs have partnered for a project aimed at producing affordable custom-fit earphones for a more secure fit and improved noise isolation while out and about.

Many people wear earrings all day, yet they also jam in a pair of earbuds when listening to music. The folks at German startup Nova Products figured, "Why not just combine the two?". Their Nova H1 Audio Earrings are the result.

About a month from now, a new pair of headphones will go on sale that are designed for gaming audio immersion without the need for cables. The Xbox Wireless Headset promises to deliver low latency spatial audio for console and PC gamers.

Garmin has unveiled its latest smartwatch, the Enduro – and with 80 hours of battery life, it's very much aimed at ultrarunners and trail runners who are going to be spending an extended amount of time in the outdoors.

After impressing with a succession of open-backed planar magnetic earphones in recent years, Audeze has introduced its first pair of closed-back in-ear monitors with Euclid, promising top-notch audio quality and a wide dynamic range.

A new device out of UC San Diego takes flexible electronics into new territory, with engineers building what they say is the first wearable capable of monitoring cardiovascular signals and multiple biochemicals in the body at the same time.

A new audio gear manufacturer co-founded by a former lead acoustics engineer at Apple has announced its first product. The VZR Model One gaming headphones feature a proprietary technology designed to deliver accurate, realistic positional audio.

A new device from scientists at the University of Colorado explores the everyday potential of thermoelectric technology, demonstrating a ring that harvests energy from the human body and can even repair itself when damaged.

Scientists have developed a patch designed to continuously monitor stress levels over the course of the day, which they hope will make it easier to spot signs of stress-related disease caused by disruptions to natural hormonal cycles.

Active noise cancellation has added another level of immersion to the relatively new true wireless earphones space, with Apple and Sony the manufacturers to beat. Now veteran UK audio brand KEF is challenging the top players with the Mu3 earphones.

High-end watchmaker MB&F has released a limited edition of its HM9 wristwatch called the "Sapphire Vision, which sets the spectacular movement inside a specially engineered, three-dimensional sapphire and precious metal case to show off the works.