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The latest news from the world of smartwatches, fitness tracking, sports tech – as well as health, VR and augmented reality

Fujitsu FEELythm deciphers driver drowsiness

Fujitsu FEELythm deciphers drowsiness

Safety wearable launching in Japan aims to keep roads safer
RIP Google Glass: Company kills iconic wearable – for now

Google Glass is killed as Nest takes over

Google insists it's not the end of the road for Glass
Don't give your fitness tracker up, 20 minutes of walking could save your life

Don't give up on your fitness tracker

Survey states half of people ditch their activity wearable, don't be one of them
Toyota's Oculus Rift VR experience teaches teens about dangerous driving

Toyota's VR experience for teen drivers

TeenDrive365 virtual reality demo displays dangers of distracted driving
Basis Peak teething problems bite but notifications finally on the way

Basis has that syncing feeling

Connectivity issues persist but notifications finally on the way
Fitbit Charge HR and Fitbit Surge available in the UK

Charge HR and Surge available in UK

Fitbit's new heavyweight fitness tracking duo finally land in Britain
Tesco Grocery Glassware enhances your shopping experience...apparently

Tesco Grocery Google Glass app launched

Tesco's new virtual shopping app launches
Apple GoPro-style wearable camera is in the works

Apple planning GoPro-style camera

Apple patents show a GoPro rival could be its next product category after the Watch
Fujitsu testing smart ring that lets you write in the air

Fujitsu smart ring lets you write in the air

Fujitsu's smart ring packs amazing tech, but still has a lot to prove
Disney and McLaren backing wearable startup initiative

Disney backing wearable startup initiative

IC Tomorrow has £210k on offer for small businesses with 'ambitious concepts'
Try before you buy: Lumoid launches new fitness tracker service

Lumoid launches fitness tracker service

Fitbit, Nike, Samsung, Misfit and more available to test before you splash the cash
Miiya wants to make activity tracking fun for kids

Miiya wants to make activity tracking fun

Smart wearable that gamifies fitness features is seeking funding
Samsung is building a round Tizen smartwatch

Samsung to launch round Tizen smartwatch

So long CES, the Mobile World Congress rumours have started already
Fitbit Surge and Fitbit Charge HR now on sale in the US

Fitbit Surge and Charge HR now on sale

Much anticipated fitness trackers finally available
Intel Curie button sized module will power smart jewellery in 2015

Intel Curie module set for 2015

CES 2015: Plus selfie drones and modular smartwatches if Intel gets its way
Guess Connect is one seriously fashionable smartwatch

Guess Connect smartwatch brings bling

CES 2015: This Martian powered wristwear isn't afraid to bring the bling
Sony Smart B-Trainer is a wearable Walkman with tracking tricks

Sony Smart B-Trainer: Walkman, tracker

CES 2015: Here's everything you need to know - including what the B stands for
Sony SmartEyeglass Attach makes regular glasses smart

Sony's clip-on display makes glasses smart

CES 2015: Sony's clip-on display is simpler than it sounds
Stainless steel Sony SmartWatch 3 coming in February

Stainless steel Sony SmartWatch 3 coming

CES 2015: Lifelog app also updated with Withings and IFTTT compatibility
Garmin Epix puts a GPS navigator on your wrist

Garmin puts GPS navigator on your wrist

CES 2015: Garmin combines fitness tracking and navigation for outdoor wearable
Magellan Echo Fit smart sports watch plays nicely with your favourite apps

Magellan Echo Fit launched

CES 2015: GPS specialist unveils low-spec tracker with 8 month battery life
Garmin Vivofit 2 is a minor update but adds a touch of style

Garmin Vivofit 2 is a minor update

CES 2015: Here's all you need to know about Garmin's fitness band sequel
Misfit’s Swarovski Shine is world’s first solar powered wearable tracker

New Shine is first solar powered tracker

CES 2015: New crystal fitness tracker is big on style
Parrot Zik Sport adds heart rate monitoring to noise cancelling in-ears

Parrot Zik Sport adds heart rate monitoring

CES 2015: Fitness tracking meets mad Philipe Starck style
InBody Band is a body composition analyser you can wear

InBody Band body analyser revealed

CES 2015: Measure your BMI without needing to step on the scales
Zensorium Being wearable monitors your mood as well as counting your steps

Zensorium Being monitors your mood

CES 2015: Activity wearable uses neuroscience to stop you getting stressed
Avegant Glyph is the VR headset that looks like headphones

Avegant Glyph headset looks like headphones

CES 2015: The Glyph gets a final consumer design and is up for pre-order
Omate Racer and Omate Roma stylish smartwatches on show at CES

Omate Racer and Omate Roma launched

CES 2015: Slick looking new duo revealed and new retailers lined up
Polar A300 ditches GPS connectivity for cheaper price-tag

Polar A300 ditches GPS for cheaper price

CES 2015: Everything you need to know about Polar's latest fitness tracker
Withings Activité Pop offers stylish tracking at a cut-price

Withings Activité Pop for $150

CES 2015: French company is back with cheaper fitness tracking wristwatch hybrid
SAFE Kids Paxie Band wants to keep your children safe and healthy

SAFE Kids Paxie Band unveiled at CES

CES 2015: Location based bracelet also monitors activity and ambient temperature
Montblanc unveils smart e-Strap for its mechanical watches

Montblanc unveils smart e-Strap

Fitness tracking and notifications for your finest Swiss timepieces
Gear VR gets 360 degree videos with Milk VR store

Gear VR gets 360 degree video store Milk VR

Samsung's selection of approved VR videos is live - but there's not much to see yet
Google's Astro Teller: Zero chance we won't wear smartglasses in 10-20 years

Google X chief hypes smartglasses

The man who makes moonshots real reveals his hopes for the future of wearables
Jins Meme smartglasses to get western exposure at CES

Jins Meme smartglasses coming to CES

Lifestyle tracking Google Glass alternative to get Vegas demo
Microsoft Band is sold out online until early 2015

Microsoft Band sold out online until 2015

Microsoft seems to be making its first wearable device impossible to buy
Volvo smart helmet system could help save lives

Volvo smart helmet system to help save lives

Volvo Cars’ City Safety system to be demoed at CES 2015
Virgin Media wearable pauses your TV when you sleep

Virgin Media wearable pauses your TV

KipstR is the work of students at Manchester Creative Studio
Three companies Tag Heuer should buy for smartwatch success

Three companies Tag Heuer should buy

Tag doing tech is a recipe for disaster. Why not snap up one of these three?
Wave to pay: Barclaycard trials contactless payment gloves

Contactless payment gloves trialled

It might sound gimmicky but we really, really want a pair
Toshiba WERAM1100 activity tracker set for US launch

Toshiba activity tracker set for US launch

Spotted at the FCC, the Japan-only wearable is heading west
Android Wear update: Everything you need to know

Android Wear update: all you need to know

Custom watch faces could be the new apps on the Google Play Store