Wednesday, June 3, 2015

The Hottest Tech Trend of 2015: The Explosion of Wearables

As befits a trend that begain with activity-tracking wristbands and Google Glass, wearable tracking technology has become both more mind-blowing AND more commonplace at the same time. Here are 5 recent products that walk the line between gee-whiz and ho-hum.

1 Spree SmartCap
In addition to heart rate, it monitors body temperature, making it one of the most accurate calories-burned calculators available. $199, spreewearables.com

2 Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless Earbuds
Tap the left bud to hear heart rate, exercise time, and distance, or to control music and take calls on your smartphone. $200, jabra.com

3 Athos Shirt
Eighteen biosensors monitor muscle effort, heart rate, and breathing patterns to help you fine-tune your form and exertion level. $298, liveathos.com

4 Push Band
Push is the only tracker that logs lifting power and velocity. The result: You'll never again wonder if you're lifting too much (or too little). $189, trainwithpush.com

5 Sensoria Smart Socks
Sensors check your cadence and foot landings, helping you run faster and better. $199, sensoriafitness.com

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