The top July 2016 wearable technology ideas take the form of everything from gloves and rings to clothing pieces and paper patches. As ever, wearables are being used for everything from health and fitness to gaming, showing that there are applications for this technology in virtually every industry. One of the most intriguing new wearables is a paper-based sensor that monitors a user's exposure to the sun, while also considering their unique skin tone and use of sunscreen products.
Olympic athletes will be able to use Visa's new contactless payment rings with NFC-enabled payment terminals in Rio for the 2016 Summer Games. While this type of technology has not yet made it into the mainstream, an initiative like this has the potential to propel the use of wearable technology for payment forward.
Top 30 Wearable Technology Innovations in July
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Exoskeleton Arm Bands
Armor is an Exercising Gadget to Boost Performance by Adding Resistance
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Non-Invasive Diabetes Wearables
Glucowear by Malvin Gonzales Checks Glucose Levels Comfortably
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Prenatal Monitoring Devices
The 'Thread' System Gives Parents Pregnancy Updates
27
Smart Safety Rings
Nimb is a Wearable Safety Device That is App-Enabled with GPS Capabilities
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Power-Boosting Wearable Processors
Qualcomm's New Processor Promises Longer Wearable Battery Life
25
Wearable Technology Voice Assistants
The Amazon Alexa Voice Assistance is Now Part of Pebble Core
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Emotion-Detecting Dresses
Ying Gao's Couture Garments Can Decode the Wearer's Feelings
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Wearable Hiking Devices
Microsoft's Band 2 Now Features the 'Explore Tile' for Outdoor Adventures
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Independent Fitness Wearables
The Samsung Gear Fit2 Works Separately from Smartphones
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Wearable VR Computer Packs
The Alienware VR Backpack Computer Frees Users from Stationary PCs
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Fitness-Logging Sport Watches
The Suunto Spartan Ultra GPS Watch is Ready for Workouts and More
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Weather-Resistant Smartwatches
The Lunatik Epik H20 Band Converts a Digital Watch for Outdoor Use
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Educational Children's T-Shirts
This Circuit Board Helps Students Learn Electronics and Computing
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Paper Sun Sensors
This Paper-Based Sensor Monitors Sun Exposure, Sunscreen Use and Skin Tone
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Protective Pregnancy Wearables
The Birthstone Protects Expecting Mothers From Radiation
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Mental Health Jaw-Trackers
HeadScan is a Wearable System to Track Wellbeing Through Jaw Movement
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Routine-Teaching Child Watches
The Octopus Smartwatch for Kids Helps Children Stick to a Schedule
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Pregnancy-Tracking Watches
Laks' Pregnancy Watch Keeps Track of the Weeks a Woman Spends Pregnant
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Child-Centric Wearables
The 'Wanderwatch' Smartwatch is a Child Watch that Encourages Outdoor Play
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Kid-Friendly Smartwatches
The Kidizoom Smartwatch DX Helps Kids Become Amateur Photographers
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Payment-Processing Rings
VISA's New Payment Ring Allows Consumers to Buy Things with Their Jewelry
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Environment-Analyzing Sleep Sensors
The ResMed S+ Helps Track Your Sleep without Wearables
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Inexpensive OLED Wearables
The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Will Retail For Only $23 at Launch
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Autonomous Diagnostic Tools
The Vitaliti Devices Can Be Used to Diagnose Chronic Conditions
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Connected Smart Gloves
The Glovdi Helps Skiers and Bikers Enjoy Improved Smartphone Connectivity
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Wearable Swimming Monitors
The SwimSafe is a Smart Safety System For Parents to Track Children
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Email Watch Faces
Microsoft Has Revealed an Android Wear Version of Its Mobile Outlook Mail
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Fitness-Tracking Headphones
The Samsung Gear 'IconX' Bluetooth Wireless Headphones are Sporty
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AR Anime Games
The 'Pokemon Go' Game Integrates Mobile and Wearable Technology
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Amputee Gaming Wearables
This Foot Attachment Helps Upper-Body Amputees Play Video Games
Related Ideas
Visually Impaired Payment Devices
Hefei LCFC Information Technology Designs the Shimmer
Rimless Smart Eyewear
Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear Includes Voice Access to ChatGPT
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Will Have Advanced Sensors
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
Outdoor Lifestyle Smartwatch Models
The SUUNTO Vertical is Ready for Adventure Sports
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
Multipurpose Diagnostic Health Monitors
Withings BeamO Shows Off a Four-in-One Design at CES 2024
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Wearable App-Connected AC Units
The Gloture 'WearCool' Maximizes Cooling When Out of the House
Insight-Offering Smart Rings
The Vera Ring by Vera Health Provides Suggestions to Improve Health
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
BANBROKEN ARTDesign Sport Shoes Have the TAP-Tech Feature
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
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Luxury Smartwatch Models
The Latest TAG Heuer Connected Wearables Come in Two Options
Connected Athletic Eyewear
Minimis Glass Tracks Workouts, Aids with Navigation and More
Wearable Temperature Control Units
The Sony REON POCKET 5 Offers 17-Hours of Climate Control
Infrared Monitoring Smart Rings
The 'Velia' Smart Ring Uses Senbiosys Technology and a Smart App
Watch-Like Smart Phones
Fire-Boltt's WristPhone Offers Crystal-clear Calls and So Much More
Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings
Casio and Stasto Stand Stones Present Timepiece Rings
AI-Powered Smart Rings
VTouch, Inc. Introduces the Groundbreaking WHSP RING
Versatile Women-Focused Smartwatches
Garmin Unveils a Sleek New Wearable Smartwatch for Women
Next-Gen Connective Clothing
Spatial Labs' Core Powered by Circle Features Smart Chip Technology
Coaching AI Rings
ExerRing is a Wearable AI-Powered Wellness Coach
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
AI-Powered Smartwatch Designs
Crossbeats Unveils the New 'Crossbeats Nexus' Smartwatch
Habit-Building Wearable Devices
The Conceptual 'DAY ONE' Tracker Can Be Attached onto Anything
Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules
Vivaia's New Shoe Capsule is Inspired by the 2024 Olympics
In-App Retail Expansions
Garmin Allows You to Buy Apps & Watch Faces Through the Connect IQ Store
Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts
The Honor V Purse Transforms the Mobile Device into an Accessory
Future-Facing Smart Home Displays
The 'Overlay' Display by Susanna Kim is Packed with Sensors
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 Skin Sensors
HapSense Helps Scientists Accelerate the Analysis of Cosmetic Products
Wearable AI Smart Rings
The WIZPR RING Can Control a Smart Home Without the Need for a Remote
Featherlight Titanium Smart Rings
The Oura Ring 4 Captures Improved Health Metrics
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
Strength Training Wearables
Whoop's Strength Training Feature Measures a Workout's Muscular Load
Next-Generation Screenless Fitness Monitors
Whoop 4.0 is Stylish, Efficient, and Precise
Healthy Habit-Promoting Wearables
The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Has a Rotating Bezel
Blood Pressure-Tracking Smart Rings
The MOOV Ring Uses AI to Track 14 Different Measurements
Wearable Gesture-Based Mouses
The 'Clip Mouse' is Portable, Lightweight and Works on Any Surface
Tech-Enhanced Athlete Wearables
Nike and Hyperice Aim to Enhance Athletes' Warmup and Recovery
Menopause-Focused Temperature Bands
The Thermaband Zone Offers Battery-Powered Cooling and Warming
Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 9 Shows off a Gesture Control Interface
Smart Fertility Rings
The Femometer Smart Ring Optimizes Chances of Conception
AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is Packed with Various Assistive Tech Tools
Athletic Output-Analyzing Wearables
NNOXX One Tracks Muscle Oxygenation and Nitric Oxide Levels
Accessible Titanium Smart Rings
The 'Y-RING' Supports Health Monitoring, Gesture Control and More
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Women's Wellness Rings
Evie Ring is a Wearable Seeking FDA Clearance as a Medical Device
AI-Interactive Smart Rings
The AI-Fueled Wizpr Smart Ring by VTouch has Proximity Sensors
Multipurpose Scent-Releasing Wearables
Researchers at Stockholm University Created the 'Nosewise'
Sleek Fitness Smartwatches
Garmin Unveils the New Forerunner Smartwatches with a 23-Day Battery
Wallet-Specific Tracking Devices
The Ace Card Smart Wallet Tracker is Just 1.9mm Thick
Hybrid Health-Tracking Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Light Offers Health Guidance
Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The WatchOut WearPods Smartwatch Has a Multifunctional Design
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Flagship Health Wearable Smartwatches
The Google Pixel Watch 2 Integrates FitBit Technology
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
Waterproof Smart Rings
Samsung's Galaxy Ring is a Venture to Move Forward with Galaxy AI
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
Temperature-Monitoring Earrings
The Thermal Earring Continually Tracks the Wearer's Temperature
Outdoor Fitness Parties
HUAWEI Hosted its 'Light Up Your Rings' Campaign with Pamela Reif
Health-Tracking Smart Rings
The 'Helio Ring' Monitors Exercise, Sleep and Health Metrics
Automated Insulin Delivery Wearables
The Tandem Mobi Works with or Without a Smartphone
Temperature-Tracking Fitness Smartwatches
The Polar Ignite 3 Titanium Has 24/7 Activity Tracking
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
Medical-Grade Health-Tracking Rings
The CIRCUL RING is FDA-Approved, Waterproof and Feature-Rich
Self-Charging Fitness Trackers
The MOTHER Bracelet Doesn't Require Charging for Constant Wear
Muscle-Monitoring Health Wearables
The CLOMP Muscle Oxygen Monitor Captures Real-Time Data
Hands-Free Phone Bags
Nike's Phone Crossbody Bag Has a Tech Touch Window
Fingerprint Scanner Displays
Samsung Display Presents the Sensor OLED in LA This Week
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
Stylish Multifunctional Item Trackers
The Moto Tag Works with Motorola and Android Smartphones
QR-Code Pet Tracking Devices
Ring Unveils the Ring Pet Tag as a Wearable Tracking Device
Smartwatch Protection Bands
Moving Bodies Forward Launched an Impact Protection Band for Watches
Consumer Biowearable Device
Abbott Has Launched LingoTM in the United Kingdom
Fall-Ready Weatherized Advanced Apparel
nanamica Delivers Heartwarming Life-Tech Wear for FW24
Personalized Health Gadgets
Bevel Launched a New Product That Leverages Data from Wearable Devices
Worker Injury-Preventing Wearables
Bardavon's 'Preventure' Sensor Enhances Workplace Safety
Tremor Therapy Wearables
Cala kIQ Improves the Lives of People with Essential Tremor & Parkinson’s
AI-Enabled Smart Bandages
This Flexible Bandage Helps Monitor Wound Healing Proactively
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Climate-Resilient Skincare Devices
The Physio Radiance Visage+ Facial Device Defends Skin
Off-Grid Adventurer Smartwatches
These New Garmin Smartwatches Offer Precision Tracking
Smart Wearable Pet Trackers
ANOCRD Design Creates the Sustainable GoChip Device for Pets
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
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
Sweat Fleece Sporty Campaigns
Nike's Don’t Sweat the Tech-nique Campaign Readies for Fall 2023
Continuous Glucose-Monitoring Wearables
The Abbott Lingo Delivers Real-Time Glucose Data
Wilderness-Ready Smartwatch Models
The Garmin tactix 7 AMOLED Edition Has an Adaptive Display
Wireless Tongue-Operated Trackpads
Augmental Unveils its New Product Dubbed MouthPad^
Haute Health-Minded Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant is Medical-Grade
Scannable NFC Business Cards
The OVOU Smart Business Card Sends Users to a Custom Link
Durable Low-Energy Item Trackers
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 Boasts Ultra Wideband Technology
Tech-Enhanced Beaded Bracelets
Soulstones Help People Make Connections and Memories
Sporty Feminine Smartwatch Models
The Garmin Lily 2 Active is the Brand's Smallest Smartwatch
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
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
Phygital Luxury Sneakers
The Dior B33 Sneakers Use NFC Tech to Link to a Digital Twin
Reloadable Contactless Keychains
Zara is Replacing Single-Use Gift Cards with Keychains
Wearable Skin Protection Devices
A.C. Camargo Cancer Center Launches a Wearable UV Detector
Cognitive Performance Measurement Wearables
The 'Pylot' Productivity Wearable Uses EEG
Hybrid Health-Focused Wearables
Boat's New Ring Delivers Comprehensive Insights on Body Functions
Electromagnetic Shielding Apparel
Ohmni Creates Apparel Protecting Wearers from Unseen Waves
Touchscreen Thermometer Apps
This App Lets Smartphones Take Body Temperature Readings
Bank-Enabled Payment Rings
Intesa Sanpaolo is Introducing a New Contactless Payment Ring
Personalized Fitness Plan Smartwatches
The Amazfit Active Smartwatch Has a BioTracker PPG Sensor
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Heart-Monitoring Earbuds
Sennheiser's New Innovation are Revolutionizing Audio Technology
Ergonomic Wearable Barcode Scanners
Honeywell Designs the Ring Scanner for Longer Comfort
Wellness Energy-Monitoring Smartwatches
The Garmin Vivoactive 5 Features Body Battery Monitor
Disease-Detecting Medical Wristbands
Teltonika is Developing a Heart Disease-Detecting Band
Health-Tracking Fitness Rings
The Kuura Ring Has a Sleek Design and Monitors Health
Hybrid Smart Timepieces
Withings Debuted a 39mm Iteration of its ScanWatch Nova
NFC-Enabled Sports Scarves
FC St. Gallen 1879's Digital Sports Scarf Permits Entry to the Stadium
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
AI-Powered Measurement Tools
Perfect Corp. Launches a New Measurement Tool for Fingers and Wrists
Color-Changing Smart Fabrics
Researchers at UoW in Ontario Develop a Smart Material
Wearable Rugby Reports
England’s Red Roses' Apparel Draws Attention to the Gender Gap in Sports
Metric-Tracking Smart Lightweight Rings
The Ultrahuman Ring AIR is a Sleep-Aiding Accessory
Precision Smart Rings
The Circular Ring Slim Boasts an Advanced Heart Rate Activity Algorithm
Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks
The City University of Hong Kong Designs a Wearable Smelling Gadget
Nostalgic NFC-Enabled Sneakers
Puma’s Limited-Edition RS-XL Sneakers Link to Exclusive Content
Contactless Smart Sleep Devices
The 'RemWave Sleep' Detects Sleep Patterns With Wireless Sensors
Esports Wearable Sponsorships
Oxygen Esports is Renewing its GamerTech Partnership
Movement-Monitoring Smart Pants
These Pants Use Optical Fibers to Detect Wearers' Activities