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 ›
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Pauline van Dongen's touch-sensitive denim jacket gives intimate back rubs
This smart denim jacket, revealed at the 2017 SXSW conference by Dutch fashion designer Pauline van Dongen, strokes the wearer's back in response to touch. More
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Smart condom lets users know how good they are in bed
Penis girth, thrust counts and sexual health are all measured by the i.Con smart condom ring, as wearable technology moves into the bedroom. More
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Waverly Labs' Pilot earpiece promises to translate languages in real time
A science-fiction staple has inched closer to reality with the reveal of a prototype in-ear wearable that translates languages almost instantly. More
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Yves Béhar's Aura Power Clothing helps the elderly with mobility
These responsive garments by Yves Béhar's studio Fuseproject feature "electric muscles" that assist elderly wearers to walk, stand up and climb stairs. More
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Virgin airlines designs trainers based on its first-class cabins
Virgin America has teamed up with creative agency Eleven to create a pair of leather high-top sneakers complete with a seat buckle, Wi-Fi and video screen. More
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Pauline van Dongen designs clothes that correct your posture
Dutch fashion designer Pauline van Dongen has created a smart top that vibrates in response to bad posture. More
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Apple Watch Series 2 is "completely reengineered" for swimming
Targeted at swimmers, the second version of the divisive Apple Watch has been unveiled, along with the iPhone 7 and AirPod wireless headphones. More
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Pauline van Dongen designs solar-powered windbreaker for nature reserve guides
Dutch fashion designer Pauline van Dongen has created more clothing with integrated solar panels, designing a windbreaker that can charge wearers' phones and GPS devices (+ slideshow). More
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Liron Gino designs Vibeat devices for deaf people to experience music
Graduate shows 2016: Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design graduate Liron Gino has designed a set of jewellery-like devices that allow deaf and hard-of-hearing people to experience music through vibration (+ movie). More
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Vibrating sneakers by Vixole help wearers play non-stop Pokémon GO
Vixole is the latest company to jump on the Pokémon GO bandwagon, creating a prototype for a pair of sneakers that vibrate and light up when a Pokémon is close by (+ movie). More
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Di Peng recreates the experience of dementia with sense-distorting helmet
Graduate shows 2016: this Dementia Simulator headset designed by Central Saint Martins graduate Di Peng lets wearers experience symptoms of the disease for themselves (+ movie). More
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Smartwatch sales experience first decline as Apple Watch popularity dives
Global smartwatch sales have seen their first drop, caused by a significant fall in Apple Watch purchases as customers wait for a new model to be released. More
