Wearable Technology

Fitness trackers have come a long way. Take a look at some of the latest features, things you need to keep in mind when buying one this holiday season and some of the fitness trackers that are on the market today. 

In this edition of The Internet of Things series, we take a look at Wearables. A newer entry into the IoT series, this entry takes a look at what wearables contribute now and what they can contribute in the future.

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.

Apple is releasing a new set of phones with the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro, plus new Apple Watches to freshen up that lineup.

Apps are amazing on so many different levels. They keep you organized when you’re frantically sprinting through your day, they entertain you when you need some downtime, and they will even be your personal trainer when you want to get healthy or lose weight.   Personal fitness apps are where Garmin comes in, and although you may have only heard of Garmin for their GPS products, they’ve recently hit the sports market with a variety of fitness bands that track your exercise data via the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

Loose your keys and small items often? Tile and TrackR have a solution to this problem with Bluetooth wireless lost item trackers that utilize just a smartphone to find items within proximity.

This stylish wearable with the retro analog look is a smartwatch in disguise that supports notifications and lets you issue voice commands to Siri or Google Now. You can also place and answer voice calls on a Martian, making it an excellent choice for those who want to keep their smartphone discretely out of sight. Look for Martian smartwatches to invade Best Buy any day now.

In one of the “busier” Google I/O events in recent memory, Google unveiled a number of products and updates that you can expect in 2022.

The new Connected Health bundle from Withings supports your health journey with accurate measurements and personalized data all in one place.

The new Fossil Q Wander watch is a stylish new smartwatch for women, and it features everything from interchangeable watch bands to a magnetically-charged battery. Read this full review to learn more about the Wander.