The top August 2017 wearable tech ideas offer a diverse look into the future of everything from smartwatches that offer contactless payment capabilities to wearable athletic masks that promise to boost one's athletic performance.
While wearables are often thought of as highly individual, the GPS devices from goTele were introduced for tracking up to 30 members of a team for the purposes of safety. Other notable innovations include tech giant Apple launching a personalization service for the luxury Apple Watch Hermès and smartwatch strap concepts that double as charging devices.
Swatch and Porsche are two leading brands that are now getting into the wearable tech market with contactless payment programs like Swatch Pay and designs like the sleek, sophisticated and all-black Porsche Design Huawei Watch 2.
Top 25 Wearable Tech Ideas in August

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Wearable Calendar Countdown Timepieces
The 'Piece of Time' Timepiece Concept is Minimal in Design

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Feminine Ring Fidget Spinners
The Vinci Ring is an Elegant Spinner with a Discreet Aesthetic

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Injury-Preventing Sports Wearables
The 'KeenBrace' Enhances Training and Workouts
22
Bluetooth Bone Conduction Rings
The 'ORII' Smartphone Ring Brings Bone Conduction to Your Finger
21
Respiratory Performance Masks
The 'TrainingMask 3.0' Breathing Trainer Improves Lung Performance
20
Discreet Baby Monitors
This Device Warns Parents If Their Baby Experiences an Irregular Heart Beat
19
Supportive Exoskeleton Chairs
Sapetti's 'Chairless Chair' Provides Relief to Standing Workers
18
Discreet AR Wearables
This Innovative Ring Design Allows AR to Be Easily Integrated into Life
17
Skin-Scanning Wearables
SOL Offers Wearable Skin Protection That Reminds Users to Take Care
16
Kinetically Charged Smartwatches
Sequent's Self-Charging Smartwatch Relies on Body Movements
15
Wearable ECG Health Devices
The 'ECG-Guard' Wearable Health Monitor Tracks Performance and More
14
Car Brand Smartwatches
The Porsche Design Huawei Watch 2 Has a Demure Black Aesthetic
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Professional Guidance Cameras
The 'Sensei' Guides Users Along by Connecting Them to Professionals
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Contactless Payment Watches
'Swatch Pay' Lets Users Complete Transactions at Contactless Terminals
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Cow-Cooling Tech Shirts
This Wearable Radiator for Cows is Designed to Prevent Heat Stress
10
Pulsing Anti-Nausea Wearables
The 'EmeTerm' Device Prevents Morning Sickness in Pregnant Women
9
Charging Smartwatch Straps
This Samsung Gear S3 Strap Doubles as a Charger for the Wearable
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Inexpensive Minimalist Smartwatches
The Skagen Signatur Connected Hybrid Smartwatch is Discreet
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Anti-Fatigue Driving Wearables
The 'STEER' Wearable Device Ensures You Don't Fall Asleep
6
Emotion-Sensing Research Tools
The 'Moxo Sensor' Detects Hidden Emotions to Help Market Research
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Luxury Smartwatch Services
Apple Offered Free Personalization Services for the Apple Watch Hermès
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Group-Tracking GPS Wearables
The 'goTele' GPS Devices Track Up to 30 Members of a Team
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Fashionable Designer Smartwatches
The Tambour Horizon Connected Watch is Designed by Louis Vuitton
2
Strong Sparring Sensors
Hysko is a Wearable Punch Tracker for Training Pugilists
1
Portable Biometric Scanners
Fujitsu's Portable Vein Scanner Makes Biometric Recognition Accessible
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Luxury Watchmaker Smartphones
The Realme 12 Pro+ Rolex Edition Plays Homage to Classic Timepieces
Conceptual AI-Powered Wearables
The Rabbit R1 AI Watch by Alisher Ashimov is Feature-Rich
Wrist-Worn eSports Watches
The Conceptual MSI Gaming PC Watch by Eslam Mhd is Dragon-Themed
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Rimless Smart Eyewear
Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear Includes Voice Access to ChatGPT
Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'Ksana' Hybrid Smartwatch has an E Ink Display
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Will Have Advanced Sensors
Multi-Sport Lifestyle Smartwatches
The COROS PACE 3 Has a Lightweight, Low-Profile Design
Satellite-Enabled Gold Watches
Huawei Releases the 'Ultimate Gold Edition' Timepiece
Affordable Android Smartwatches
OnePlus is Rolling Out the Watch 3 Alongside its New Flagships
Consumer-Focused Smart Glasses
Vuzix is Launching its First Non-Enterprise 'Z100' Smart Glasses
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
ChatGPT-Powered Wearable Rings
The 'L-Ring 2' Offers AI-Powered Translation and More
Collaboration Automotive Smartwatches
The Porsche x Garmin Epix Pro Has an Elegant Yet Sporty Form
Real-Time Performance-Tracking Eyewear Designs
CYBERSIGHT Revolutionizes Smart Eyewear for Sports
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Wellness Bone Conduction Wearables
The 'Era Sync' Wearable Device by Luca Persico is Futuristic
AI-Powered Productivity Wearables
The Limitless Pendant Helps Professionals Enhance Productivity
Low-Cost Feature-Packed Smartwatches
The CMF Watch Pro Offers 13 Days of Battery Life
Ultra-Rugged Adventurer Smartwatches
The Garmin Fenix 8 Meets Military Standards
Wearable Technology Gym Accessories
PROTECHT Wrist Wraps are Compatible for Use with Smartwatches
Athletic Nordic Smartwatches
The New Polar Vantage V3 Smartwatch has a Classy Aesthetic
Watch-Like Smart Phones
Fire-Boltt's WristPhone Offers Crystal-clear Calls and So Much More
Pastel-Hued Tech Accessories
These New Apple Accessories are for the iPhone and Apple Watch
Personal AI Wearables
WhereAble AI is a CES 2025 Innovation Awards Honoree
Wearable AI Productivity Devices
The 'Omi' Wearable Works with the User's Smartphone
Retro Gaming Smartwatches
The Atari 2600 My Play Smartwatch Has Four Classic Games
Fashion-Forward Gadgets
This Open-Ear Earbud Concept Serves as a Functional Accessory
Versatile Women-Focused Smartwatches
Garmin Unveils a Sleek New Wearable Smartwatch for Women
Cutting-Edge Smart Ring Designs
Nova Has Introduced Two New Smart Rings — the Nova X and Nova Pay
Premium Outdoor Smart Watches
The Grip X2 Pro by Polar Adds New Functions for Sport
Vehicle-Forward Watch Apps
Tesla's Apple Watch App Turns Your Watch into a Car Key
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Flagship Space Flight Smartwatches
The Huawei Watch 4 Pro Space Edition Has a Dual-Color Bezel
Gesture-Controlling Smart Tech
The Wow Mouse App Transforms Android Smartwatches into Controllers
AI-Powered Smartwatch Designs
Crossbeats Unveils the New 'Crossbeats Nexus' Smartwatch
Racing-Ready Smartwatches
The Suunto Race Watch Has an AMOLED Display and More
Intuitive AI-Powered Smartwatches
The iQOO Watch GT Has the AI Smart Window Feature
Wearable AI Retail Assistants
Augmodo Unveils a New Pilot Affecting Four Warehouse Locations
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Habit-Building Wearable Devices
The Conceptual 'DAY ONE' Tracker Can Be Attached onto Anything
In-App Retail Expansions
Garmin Allows You to Buy Apps & Watch Faces Through the Connect IQ Store
Simply Designed Smart Watches
The Doro Watch Brings Wellness to Seniors Who Want Less Tech Stress
AI-Enhanced Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is a Wearable Assistant Without a Screen
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Wearable AI Smart Rings
The WIZPR RING Can Control a Smart Home Without the Need for a Remote
Wearable Skin Sensors
HapSense Helps Scientists Accelerate the Analysis of Cosmetic Products
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
Next-Gen Pocket Watches
The Arsham Droplet Reimagines the Classic Pocket Watch
Sleek Simplistic Smartwatches
Pebble Introduces the New Core Devices Branch of Watches
Active Lifestyle-Focused Smartwatches
The Aurafit G12 Smartwatch Debuted at CES 2025
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is Packed with Various Assistive Tech Tools
Accessible Titanium Smart Rings
The 'Y-RING' Supports Health Monitoring, Gesture Control and More
Child-Friendly Safety Smartwatches
The Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 - Adventure Connects Kids to Parents
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Display-Equipped Item Trackers
The 'PhotoTag' Tracks Items for Up to 10 Months Per Charge
High-End Affordable Smartwatches
Mobvoi's Latest TicWatch Atlas Offers Competitive Features
AI-Fuelled Everyday Smart Classes
Meta and Ray-Ban Join Forces on the Meta Smart Glasses
Slender Metallic Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 10 Comes in Titanium and Aluminum
Omni-Compatible Budget Smartwatches
The Motorola Moto Watch 120 Works with Android and iOS Devices
Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The WatchOut WearPods Smartwatch Has a Multifunctional Design
Flagship Health Wearable Smartwatches
The Google Pixel Watch 2 Integrates FitBit Technology
Anime-Themed Wearable Collections
Xiaomi Debuts the Genshin Impact Edition of the Smart Band 8 Pro
Senior-Targeted Wearable Devices
Lifeline Canada Debuts 'On The Go with Wandering'
Blood Pressure-Monitoring Smartwatches
The YHE BP Doctor FIT Takes Readings Around the Clock
Demure Dive Computer Smartwatches
The Suunto Ocean is Ready for Adventures Below the Surface
Sporty Cubic Smartwatch Models
The Redmi Watch 5 Active Offers 18 Days of Battery Life
Stealthy Smartwatch Finishes
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 Comes in a New Black Titanium Finish
Feature-Packed Smartwatches
Samsung Showed Off the Watch Ultra at its Summer Unpacked Event
Brain-Tracking Smartwatches
Timex is Working to Integrate Pison Sensors in Wearables
Hybrid Fitness Smartwatches
The Moto Watch 40 Strikes a Balance Between Device Styles
Outdoor Fitness Parties
HUAWEI Hosted its 'Light Up Your Rings' Campaign with Pamela Reif
Mechanical Hybrid Smartwatch Concepts
Priyanshu Jaiswal Designs the Lunar Eclipse Hybrid Watch
Accessible Athletic Smartwatches
The Amazfit Bip 6 Has a Fiber Polymer Case and an Aluminum Frame
Health-Tracking Smart Rings
The 'Helio Ring' Monitors Exercise, Sleep and Health Metrics
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
Intuitive Interface Wellness Wearables
The Fitbit Charge 6 Boasts 60% More Accuracy
AI Wellness Companions
NOWATCH Insights Delivers Personalized Well-Being Insights in a Custom Way
Fall-Detecting Smart Watches
The MobileHelp Smart is Always Connected to its Alert System
AI-Powered Wearables
The Ai Pin Debuted at the Coperni 2024 Spring/Summer Show
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Stylish Multifunctional Item Trackers
The Moto Tag Works with Motorola and Android Smartphones
Earth-Inspired Wristwatches
Swatch and OMEGA Present the Moonswatch Mission to Earth
Sports-Focused Stealthy Smartwatches
Mobvoi Launches the Endura Version of the TicWatch Pro 5
Health-Tracking Sleek Wearables
The Ring One Features a Plethora of Tracking Technology
Recycled Aluminum Smartwatches
The Google Pixel Watch 3 Offers 36-Hours of Use in Battery Saver
Personalized Health Gadgets
Bevel Launched a New Product That Leverages Data from Wearable Devices
Visually Striking Watch Designs
The HONOR Watch 5 Ultra Was Unveiled at MWC 2025
Value-Minded Low-Cost Smartwatches
The Redmi Watch Move Has an AMOLED Screen and Long Battery Life
Motion-Sensing Wristwatches
The Casio Digital Basic GDB500 Series Shares Simple Step Trackers
Accessible LTE-Enabled Smartwatches
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE LTE Supports Calls, Texts and More
Smart Wearable Pet Trackers
ANOCRD Design Creates the Sustainable GoChip Device for Pets
Branded Racing Smartwatches
This New TAG Heuer Timepiece is Built with Driver Needs in Mind
Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables
The BoT Talk Communicator Keeps Kids Connected to Parents
Multipurpose Health-Monitoring Watches
The Fitvii Health Watch offers All-in-One Wellness Tracking
Neural Interface Wristbands
This New Wristband Enables Gesture Control Of Apple Devices
Elevated Tracking Tag Designs
Samsung's SmartTag 2 is Set to Launch with a New Look
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Shirt Cuff-Integrated Timepieces
The Shirt Cuff Watch by Swatch Creates a Functional Solution
Militant Titanium Timepieces
The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Utility is Limited-Edition
Wilderness-Ready Smartwatch Models
The Garmin tactix 7 AMOLED Edition Has an Adaptive Display
Haute Health-Minded Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant is Medical-Grade
Durable Low-Energy Item Trackers
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 Boasts Ultra Wideband Technology
Stylish Leather Smartwatch Bands
WITHit's New Range of Smartwatch Bands are Chic and Durable
Sporty Feminine Smartwatch Models
The Garmin Lily 2 Active is the Brand's Smallest Smartwatch
Augmented Reality Swim Goggles
Form Debuts the Smart Swim 2 & the Product is Available Globally
Sizeable Wellness Wearable Debuts
Samsung Previews Two New Galaxy Rings with Upgraded Features
Industrial Gesture Control Smartwatches
The SnapSync Band-1 has an Open-Source Build
Health-Focused Smart Rings
Samsung Showcases the Galaxy Ring to Track Health Stats
High-Density Smartwatch Straps
The Bitplay Fidlock Watch Band is for Apple and Garmin Users
Premium Smartwatch Bands
Solace Bands Places Emphasis on Style, Comfort, and Functionality
Luxe Health-Tracking Timepieces
The Withings ScanWatch Nova Has a Stainless Steel Construction
Real-Time Blood Sugar Monitors
The Dexcom G7 Integrates to Apple Watch with Real-Time Reading
Active Lifestyle-Focused Rugged Smartwatches
Garmin Recently Debuted the Instinct 3 Series
Opulent Workout-Tracking Smartwatches
The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro Smartwatch Runs the Google Wear OS
Hybrid Health-Focused Wearables
Boat's New Ring Delivers Comprehensive Insights on Body Functions
E-Paper Display Smartwatches
The Core Smartwatches Run PebbleOS and Offer 30 Days of Battery Life
Efficient Productivity Smartwatches
The OnePlus Watch 2 Will Offer 100-Hours of Power Per Charge
Modular Repairable Sport Smartwatches
The UNA Watch is Simple to Repair or Upgrade
Bank-Enabled Payment Rings
Intesa Sanpaolo is Introducing a New Contactless Payment Ring
AI-Enabled Smartwatches
The Galaxy Watch7 from Samsung Features 'Galaxy AI' Onboard
Branded Happiness-Focused Studies
Garmin and Researchers from Harvard University & Others Partner
Personalized Fitness Plan Smartwatches
The Amazfit Active Smartwatch Has a BioTracker PPG Sensor
Nanotechnology-Enhanced Watch Protectors
The Watch Protect Company Debuts Innovative Solutions
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Advanced Carbon Fiber Smartwatches
The Garmin MARQ Carbon Includes Three Device Models
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Stylish Smartwatch Designs
The Amazfit Active 2 Smartwatch Enhances Fitness & Everyday Convenience
Durable Low-Cost Smartwatches
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE Has a Sapphire Glass Crystal
Minimalist Phone Alternatives
tinyPod Turns Apple Watches into an Essentials-Only Phone
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
Stealthy Chronograph Timepieces
Porsche Design Presents the Chronograph 1 Utility Watch
Race-Ready Smartwatch Models
The Garmin Forerunner 165 Series Features Two Models
Low-Cost Aluminum Smartwatches
The OnePlus Watch 2R Offers 100-Hours of Use Per Charge
Improved Smartwatch Operating Systems
Google Rolled Out 'Wear OS 5' With A New Interface