The smartwatch has become synonymous with wearable technology, but the top June 2016 wearables employ a variety of other forms like earrings, helmets and t-shirts for tracking purposes.
While there are many wearable devices that are designed to monitor and analyze a range of activities, there are also models being developed for ultra-specific sports. For instance, Samsung developed a vibrating 'Blind Cap' to assist competitive swimmers who are blind or visually impaired. Similarly, the 'Whipper' is a device designed as a tool for rock climbers who want to track elevation.
Wearable technology is also being seamlessly integrated into clothing. Broadcast Wearables makes programmable LED t-shirts, while Qore Performance introduces wearable hydrating technology. Rather than existing solely in the tech industry, wearables recently had some time in the spotlight at the Met Gala with a Marchesa dress powered by IBM Watson.
Top 30 Wearable Innovations in June

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Senior-Friendly Wearables
The Omate Wherecom S3 Android Smart Watch is Designed for the Elderly

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Automatic Shoe Lacers
The Rolling 8 Turns Laced Shoes into a Slip-On Footwear
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Wearable Air Purifiers
The Breathe Device is a Small-Scale Filter System Designed for Personal Use
27
Wireless WiFi Backpacks
The Venture Knapsack Combines Luxe Design with Wearable Tech
26
Diabetes-Monitoring Devices
This Non-Invasive Device Helps Diabetics Keep Track Of Blood Sugar
25
Programmable LED Tees
This Digital T-Shirt Lets You Display Drawings and Text
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Autonomous Wearable Cameras
The '61N' Allows for Autonomous Photo Shooting to Never Miss a Moment
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Total Health-Tracking Wearables
The Huawei Honor Band A1 Smart Wristbands Measure UV Exposure
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Supercomputer-Controlled Dresses
IBM Watson and Marchesa Create a Cognitive Gown for the Met Gala
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Kid-Coding Wearable Tech
The Mover Kit by Technology Will Save Us Fosters Invention and Creativity
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Social Media-Connected Sneakers
The 'SoSole' Footwear Design Encourages IRL Interaction
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Stride-Analyzing Insoles
The 'Stridalyzer' Performance Shoe Insoles are Packed with Sensors
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Stylish Fitness Watches
Garmin's 'Vivomove' Fitness Tracker Looks Like a Traditional Watch
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Lifestyle-Tracking Earrings
These Information-Tracking Earrings Can Monitor Lifestyle Habits
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Projected Smartwatch Screens
Samsung's Smartwatch Displays the Timeface Onto the Wearer's Skin
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Sleep-Inducing Gadgets
The '2breathe' is a Chest Strap That Helps Soothe Wearers to Slumber
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Sign Language-Translating Wearables
The SignAloud Gloves Translates Gestures into Audio
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Tide-Tracking Smartwatches
The Nixon Unit Tide Water-Resistant Smartwatch is Rugged
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Feminine Fitness Trackers
This Fitness Tracker Bracelet Has a Sleek and Elegant Design
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Concussion-Detecting Helmets
This High-Tech Helmet Conducts EEG Tests to Detect Brain Injury
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Accessibility Computer Peripherals
The CEBA 'GlassOuse' Mouse Redesigns the Mouse for the Disabled
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Human Skin Touch Screens
The SkinTrack Allows Skin to Function as a Touch Screen
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Car-Controlling Smartwatch Apps
Bentley's New Smartwatch App is Designed for Vehicle Control
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Hydration-Enhancing Clothing
The Qore Performance Base Layer Clothing Keep Athletes More Hydrated
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Rock Climber Wearables
The 'Whipper' Allows Climbing Enthusiasts to Track Elevation
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Bio-Acoustic Music Wearables
This Wearable Device Translates Bodily Sounds Into Musical Data
4
Smart Swimming Caps
Samsung 'Blind Cap' Uses Vibrations to Connect Blind Swimmers and Coaches
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Finger Motion-Sensing Keyboards
This Wearable Keyboard Converts Finger Movements into Key Presses
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GPS-Integrated Activity Trackers
The Vivosmart HR+ Uses GPS Provide More Accurate Fitness Data
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Multi-Screen Smartwatches
Doppio's Wearable Technology Improves Functionality with Two Screens
Related Ideas
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
Rimless Smart Eyewear
Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear Includes Voice Access to ChatGPT
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
Affordable Android Smartwatches
OnePlus is Rolling Out the Watch 3 Alongside its New Flagships
Monochromatic AI-Packed Smartwatches
The Conceptual Vetra Orbit One Has an E Ink Display
Consumer-Focused Smart Glasses
Vuzix is Launching its First Non-Enterprise 'Z100' Smart Glasses
Smartphone-Inspired Accessories
HMD Dropped the Phonecore Range During LFW with Sinead Gorey
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
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
Wearable Temperature Control Units
The Sony REON POCKET 5 Offers 17-Hours of Climate Control
AI-Enabled Meditation Headbands
The BrainCo 'OxyZen' Monitors Brainwaves, Heart Rate and More
Smart Sleep Headbands
Somnee Has Been Noted as a Transformative Innovation by Fast Company
Wearable Technology Gym Accessories
PROTECHT Wrist Wraps are Compatible for Use with Smartwatches
Accurate Wearable Hydration Sensors
FLOWBIO's S1 is a Sophisticated Hydration Monitor for Athletes
Wearable AI Productivity Devices
The 'Omi' Wearable Works with the User's Smartphone
Speech-Converting AI Wearables
Bling by Braindeck is a CES 2025 Innovation Awards Honoree
Wearable XR Neckbands
Viture's Pro Headband Enhances the Capabilities of its XR Glasses
AI-Powered Swimwear Quizes
Carve Designs Introduces the Swim Quiz & Wair Fit Predictor Technology
Wearable Assistive Technologies
The XanderGlasses Connect Offer Real-Time Captioning
Fashion-Forward Gadgets
This Open-Ear Earbud Concept Serves as a Functional Accessory
Emotion-Sensing Eyewear
Emteq Labs 'Sense' Offers AI-Powered Real-Time Analysis
Advanced Health Sensor Smartwatches
The Huawei Watch 5 Has the X-Tap Health Sensor
Recalibrating Sleep Wearables
retimer 3 Uses Light Therapy to Manage Sleep and Wakefulness
Chic Sporty Aluminum Smartwatches
The Motorola Moto Watch Fit Offers 16-Days of Use Per Charge
Intuitive AI-Powered Smartwatches
The iQOO Watch GT Has the AI Smart Window Feature
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Simply Designed Smart Watches
The Doro Watch Brings Wellness to Seniors Who Want Less Tech Stress
Habit-Building Wearable Devices
The Conceptual 'DAY ONE' Tracker Can Be Attached onto Anything
Wearable Health Trackers
Oura Ring 4 Tracks Wellness With Precision and Sleek Design
Featherlight Titanium Smart Rings
The Oura Ring 4 Captures Improved Health Metrics
AI-Enabled Posture Wearables
The 'Straight+' Posture Monitoring Wearable Gently Trains the Body
Stylish Performance-Driven Apparel
AETHER Has Introduced the Motion Collection
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Wearable Skin Sensors
HapSense Helps Scientists Accelerate the Analysis of Cosmetic Products
Cooling Menopause Wearables
The Terra System Automatically Cools Hot Flashes Throughout the Night
AI-Powered Watch Operating Systems
Google's Wear OS 6 Features Full Google Gemini Support
Wearable Sweat-Analyzing Patches
Sweanty Introduced a New Hydration Monitor that Uses Sweat
Blood Pressure-Tracking Smart Rings
The MOOV Ring Uses AI to Track 14 Different Measurements
Tech-Enhanced Athlete Wearables
Nike and Hyperice Aim to Enhance Athletes' Warmup and Recovery
Real-Time Hydration Wearables
Geca Tracks Hydration All Day and Alerts Users of Dehydration
Subtle Ultra-Advanced Health Wearables
The WHOOP 5.0 Targets Non-Athletes and Advanced Users Alike
Affordable Blockchain-Enabled Watches
BitMobile's Phēnix X Watch Presents an Ambitious Innovation
Active Lifestyle-Focused Smartwatches
The Aurafit G12 Smartwatch Debuted at CES 2025
Groundbreaking Nutrition Management Platforms
The Drop by Rex.fit is Innovative & Convenient
AI-Driven Fitness Solutions
Wave Company Recently Introduced Its TracMe Innovation to the World
Apparel-Branded Smart Eyewear
Innovative Eyewear Partnered with Reebok on Pair of Smart Glasses
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
Practical Apparel Capsules
Hikesity Debuts its Technical Apparel, Influenced by Eastern Design
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
Gamified Brain-Boosting Headbands
The Muse S Athena Tracks Brain Activity and Blood Flow
AI-Based Baby Wellness Monitors
Inspired by Wearables, Elora Enhances Safety, Well-Being and Care
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
Preventative AI-Powered Healthcare Platforms
Nutrix Combines Wearable Technology with AI Analysis
Perimenopause Wearables
Peri Tracks Periomenopause Symptoms Accurately & Objectively
Discreet Biofeedback Brain Trainers
The Flowtime® Brain Tag Captures Ample Data
Hydration-Optimizing Wearable Gadgets
THe hDrop Gen 2 is a Smart Hydration Monitor for Athletes
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
Advanced Body-Scanning Mirrors
Withings' Advanced Mirror, Omnia, Was Previewed at CES 2025
Demure Dive Computer Smartwatches
The Suunto Ocean is Ready for Adventures Below the Surface
Modular Repairable Sport Smartwatches
The UNA Watch is Simple to Repair or Upgrade
Sporty Cubic Smartwatch Models
The Redmi Watch 5 Active Offers 18 Days of Battery Life
Retro Digital Tracking Watches
Casio Presents the WS-B1000 Watch with a Simplistic Design
Sleep Disorder-Detecting Pajamas
This Smart Pajama Top is Equipped with Strain Sensors
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
Wearable Fitness Tracker Concepts
Kusi Boateng Arthur Designs the Allai Wearable-1 Concept
Temperature-Monitoring Earrings
The Thermal Earring Continually Tracks the Wearer's Temperature
Hybrid Fitness Smartwatches
The Moto Watch 40 Strikes a Balance Between Device Styles
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
Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
nanamica Introduces a New Collection for Spring/Summer 2025
Wearable Stress Management Monitors
Stress & Anxiety Monitor App is a Tool That Records Triggers
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
Smart Stride-Assisting Wearables
Hurotics H-Fit Fixes Your Stride for Training Athletes
Fall-Detecting Smart Watches
The MobileHelp Smart is Always Connected to its Alert System
Accessible Athletic Smartwatches
The Amazfit Bip 6 Has a Fiber Polymer Case and an Aluminum Frame
Stylish Multifunctional Item Trackers
The Moto Tag Works with Motorola and Android Smartphones
Active Noise-Cancelling Earphones
Emotiv Debuts MW20 EEG Model in the Wearable Technology Category
Sports-Focused Stealthy Smartwatches
Mobvoi Launches the Endura Version of the TicWatch Pro 5
Worker Safety-Enhancing Wearable Robotics
Hyundai Motor and Kia Debut the X-Ble Shoulder
Bladder-Equipped Hydration Shirts
Vessel Althetics Debuts the Innovative 'Hydroshirt' for Runners
Recycled Aluminum Smartwatches
The Google Pixel Watch 3 Offers 36-Hours of Use in Battery Saver
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
All-in-One Wearable Pumps
Willow 360 Enhances Freedom and Flexibility for Nursing Mothers
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
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
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
Smart Wearable Pet Trackers
ANOCRD Design Creates the Sustainable GoChip Device for Pets
Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables
The BoT Talk Communicator Keeps Kids Connected to Parents
Sleep-Monitoring Pads
The ISleePad Lets You Track Your Sleep with No Wearables Required
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Brainwave-Tracking Headbands
The Muse S Athena Monitors Brain Oxygen for Health Purposes
Reformer-Based Tracking Wearables
WHOOP and [solidcore] Enhance Reformer-Based Workout Tracking
Smart Wearable Companions
'Friend' is A Wearable Device for Combatting Loneliness
Sensor-Enabled Performance Running Tracks
Feldspar Limited Aims to Revolutionize Live Sports
Haute Health-Minded Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant is Medical-Grade
Sporty Feminine Smartwatch Models
The Garmin Lily 2 Active is the Brand's Smallest Smartwatch
Non-Intrusive Hydration Wearables
The Safebeing from Somatix Leverages Remote Patient Monitoring
Augmented Reality Swim Goggles
Form Debuts the Smart Swim 2 & the Product is Available Globally
AI Wearable Assistants
Friend Necklace Provides Open-Source AI for Tasks, Notes, and Notifications
Virtual Wellness Assistants
EvieAI is Exclusively Trained with Medical Journal Data
Sizeable Wellness Wearable Debuts
Samsung Previews Two New Galaxy Rings with Upgraded Features
Health-Focused Smart Rings
Samsung Showcases the Galaxy Ring to Track Health Stats
Stride-Assisting Wearables
Evolve MVMT Can Improve a User's Gait
Setting-Describing Wearable Cameras
The 'Seekr' Offers AI Support for the Visually Impaired
AI Smart Sports Glasses
Simon Lin Designs the New AI Sports Glasses for BleeqUp
Cognitive Performance Measurement Wearables
The 'Pylot' Productivity Wearable Uses EEG
Hybrid Health-Focused Wearables
Boat's New Ring Delivers Comprehensive Insights on Body Functions
Supportive Senior Wearables
The mCareWatch 241 Provides Virtual Patient Monitoring
E-Paper Display Smartwatches
The Core Smartwatches Run PebbleOS and Offer 30 Days of Battery Life
AI-Enabled Smart Rings
The NovaSmart Ring is Powered by ChatGPT-4o
AI-Enabled Smartwatches
The Galaxy Watch7 from Samsung Features 'Galaxy AI' Onboard
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Prideful Modernist Tech Collections
The Apple 2025 Pride Collection Marks Pride Month in Style
Mobility Assistive Wearable Devices
WIRobotics Unveils the WIM Mobility Assist Wearable
Heart-Monitoring Earbuds
Sennheiser's New Innovation are Revolutionizing Audio Technology
Advanced Mini Fitness Trackers
The Samsung Galaxy Fit3 Has a 1.6-Inch AMOLED
Hybrid Smart Timepieces
Withings Debuted a 39mm Iteration of its ScanWatch Nova
Smartwatch Sleep Apnea Detections
Samsung Develops a New Galaxy Watch Feature for Sleep
Competitive Surf Technology
SurfBuddy Delivers Live Scores And Heat Data To Watch And iPhone
Wearable Rugby Reports
England’s Red Roses' Apparel Draws Attention to the Gender Gap in Sports
Stylish Smartwatch Designs
The Amazfit Active 2 Smartwatch Enhances Fitness & Everyday Convenience
Precision Smart Rings
The Circular Ring Slim Boasts an Advanced Heart Rate Activity Algorithm
Durable Low-Cost Smartwatches
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE Has a Sapphire Glass Crystal
Improved Smartwatch Operating Systems
Google Rolled Out 'Wear OS 5' With A New Interface
Safety-Improving Positioning Wearables
Tended Works to Enhance Safety in Industrial Environments