Wearable Technology

PlayStation VR, simply put, is out of this world. I already had great experiences with Sony’s newest gaming platform at events like Tokyo Game Show, E3, and Fan Expo Canada, but even my admittedly high expectations were blown away after spending a dedicated week with the VR headset. Sony’s VR tech may not have been the first to the market, nor is it the most powerful, but it offers the best combination of hardware, software, and price of any VR platform available today.

If there’s one thing that I love about the summer, it’s the water. Pools, beaches, lakes, you name it; give me a big body of water and I will try my darnedest to (1) never get in it, and (2) spend all my time right next to it. Depending on how mischievous my friends are feeling, though, objective #1 isn’t always so easy to achieve–which is why it’s so important for all of my wearables to be safely waterproof or water resistant!  

The term “cord-cutting” usually refers to cutting off a cable TV subscription, but the movement toward making headphones and earbuds wireless is already afoot, and Jabra is aiming to lead the way with the Sport Elite. Entirely cord-free, these wireless Bluetooth earbuds are designed to ensure tangled cables are never a problem, while throwing in certain fitness features to keep you moving.

Discover Withings’ advanced health monitoring devices, designed to track weight, sleep, and fitness for a healthier lifestyle.

The Oura Ring 4 vs Oura Ring Gen 3 is an interesting debate, but you'll see that the design of the Oura Ring 4 is vastly improved.

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.

 2016 is going to be the most exciting year for the wearable yet. We’ve already seen brands like Fitbit improving their brand by putting all of their new features forward. We’re going to have wearables that help us de-stress by encouraging better breathing and then there’s Microsoft Band 2. The Microsoft Band 2 looks to go above and beyond its competition by offering features that nobody else does. In addition to the usual run of notifications and trackers, Band 2 is the first wearable that flexes to offer help with your sleep, on the golf course and in the gym in the same package. Find out more about my experiences with Band by reading onward.

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.

The 12 Days of Christmas gift idea list is now upon us, and for the seventh day, you may want to consider one of the best smartwatches— the Fitbit Versa 2.