Wearable Technology

Fitness trackers are a great gift to open up on Christmas morning, whether they're a gift to you, from you, or both. A fashionable fitness tracker is a gift that's appreciated all year long, so why not tuck one under the tree?

Samsung has returned with another iteration of the Gear VR headset, only this time it includes a Bluetooth controller meant to enhance the experience of viewing content or playing games.

The Jawbone UP24 proves that wearable fitness tracking devices can be lightweight, fashionable and comfortable.     Synching up information is simple since the UP24 is also Bluetooth compatible.   Combined with the cheery, user-friendly UP app, you have one of the best fitness devices on the market.

We’ve all seen gesture control in those futuristic sci-fi TV shows or looks ahead to the future. While things like Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect have given us a taste in video gaming, there hasn’t been much in the way for your computer, phone or work life. That changes today. Canadian Thalmic Labs bring the Myo Gesture Control Armband which gives us a glimpse of the future ahead of us today.

Looking for a stylish way to tell time and stay connected to your digital world? Guess offers you their new Guess Connect as the solution. Does it manage to be the best of both worlds, merging technology and fashion into a seamless amalgam?  

Activity trackers aren’t just for adults anymore, and they aren’t even just for babies. Wearables, not to mention other high-tech devices, are now available in abundance for your pets, too. Check out what’s new and hot in 2016 for the family dog, cat, or other furry friend.         

Crystal encrusted fitness devices, new fitness watches, and a ring that you’ll swear is straight out of Harry Potter? You better believe it. Following all the coverage can be a little overwhelming, so I’m going to give you a condensed version of the 6 of the coolest wearable tech devices on display at CES 2015 at right now.

In addition to tracking activity and sleep, the LEAF by Bellabeat is the first tracker on the market to track your ovulation. Click to read more about what I thought of this women-focused tracker!

Pebble 2 Smartwatch serves as a health tracker packaged as a fashionable accessory.

Best Buy hosted the first Life & Tech Wearable event on September 8th in Toronto Ontario. This free event featured hands on demonstrations, celebrity appearances, great music, and even a fashion show. People in Toronto had the opportunity to try out the latest in wearable technology and have a lot of fun. Read on to learn all the details: