MIT's AlterEgo device "silently converses" with the voices in your head
Researchers at MIT Media Lab have developed a wearable gadget that transcribes and responds to conversations users have with themselves in their heads. More
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Self-heating smart jacket responds to changes in temperature
Boston-based start-up company Ministry of Supply has designed a self-heating smart jacket that is able to respond to changes in temperature and create an individual "microclimate" for its wearer. More
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Self-healing "e-skin" could provide amputees with realistic sensations
Scientists believe that a newly developed electronic skin that is able to mimic the function and properties of human skin could help to create prosthetics capable of providing sensory feedback. More
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Amazon patents wristband to track productivity and direct warehouse staff using vibrations
Online retailer Amazon has patented a wristband that can monitor the hand movements of its warehouse employees and direct them to items using small vibrations. More
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Pauline van Dongen designs backpack using "energy harvesting textile"
Dutch designer Pauline van Dongen has created a backpack from a single piece of knitted fabric, which incorporates tiny solar power beads enabling wearers to charge smart devices on the go. More
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L'Oréal launches wearable UV sensor to protect against skin cancer
L'Oréal has teamed up with designer Yves Béhar to create a wearable UV sensor that tracks sun exposure, as a way of lowering the risk of skin cancer. More
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Nike's connected NBA jerseys update fans with news about their favourite teams
Basketball fans will soon be able to get the latest news and scores from their favourite teams by simply tapping their phone against Nike's new NBA jerseys. More
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Swedish rail company swaps paper tickets for embedded microchips
Swedish train operator SJ Railways has become the latest company to adopt technology that reads microchips embedded in the body, and is using it as an alternative to printed rail passes. More
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Fitbit launches Ionic device to rival Apple Watch
Wearable tech company Fitbit has launched a new device named Ionic, which aims to bridge the gap between fitness trackers and the smartwatches currently on the market. More
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Shonin bodycam aims to bring justice to victims of violent crime
This personal security camera automatically uploads video to the cloud – meaning that should its wearer be assaulted, the evidence is already stored safely. More
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Japanese research group develops wearable sensor that stays on the skin for a week
Researchers from the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Engineering have created a temporary tattoo-style sensor that can be comfortably worn for up to a week. More
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Kino "living jewellery" roams across the body as a tiny personal assistant
These miniature robots can crawl over fabric to personalise garments, adapt clothing for different climates, and perform other helpful tasks. More
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Maptic is a wearable navigation system for visually impaired people
Brunel University graduate Emilios Farrington-Arnas has designed a collection of wearable devices that vibrate to guide visually impaired wearers to a destination. More
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US tech company offers to turn employees into cyborgs with microchip implants
Wisconsin company Three Square Market is offering microchip implants to all of its workers, enabling them to make purchases and log into computers with the wave of a hand. More
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Stanford scientists unveil ultra-thin electronics that can dissolve into the body
A group of scientists from California have developed a series of organic electronic components that will harmlessly dissolve into their environment after use. More
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Controllable Third Thumb lets wearers extend their natural abilities
For her graduate work at the Royal College of Art, Dani Clode created a wearable third thumb that can help its user carry more objects, squeeze lemons or play complex chords on the guitar. More
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Smart leggings by Wearable X vibrate to correct imperfect yoga poses
These responsive leggings by tech brand Wearable X use gentle pulses to give instant feedback to the wearer on their yoga postures. More
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World's first graphene dress flashes in time with wearer's breathing
Miracle material graphene was used to create this dress by wearable tech company Cute Circuit, which changes colour with the wearer's breathing. More
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Nimb ring doubles as a panic alarm that calls for help with one press
This ring hides a panic button that sends an alert to friends and emergency services if the wearer is in trouble. More
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Dezeen's wearable technology Pinterest board highlights an increasingly digital future
Following the SXSW tech conference in Austin this week – where a touch-sensitive denim jacket was unveiled – our new Pinterest board highlights the growing wearable technology industry, and features smart temporary tattoos that can control devices and a sports bra that gives wearers feedback on their workout. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest ›