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Wearable tech news

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

Google Glass rival incoming from Huawei

Google Glass rival incoming from Huawei

Huawei Honor smartglasses stir up the rumour mill - launch imminent say reports
Pebble update adds full Android app notification alerts

Pebble adds Android app alerts

Companion Android app revamped and extra languages added
Apple Watch set to smash sales estimates

Apple Watch set to smash sales estimates

Cupertino smartwatch has Wall Street aflutter with 30 million units touted for 2015
GEAK Watch II smashes crowdfunding target: Too good to be true?

GEAK smartwatch smashes crowdfunding

Swashbuckling smartwatch's special spec sheet shines
Basis Peak goes on sale Stateside: Coming to UK next month

Basis Peak goes on sale

The hybrid watch is on sale now in the US, coming to the UK in mid-December
Boomshakalaka! ShotTracker wearable basketball coach puts up a brick

ShotTracker basketball coach on sale now

Sporty wearable gives you real-time feedback on your shot accuracy
​Tough times ahead for fitness tech but smartclothes will save the day

Smart clothing to replace fitness tech

Smartwatches to replace fitness bands, but smart clothes will win the day
Apple Watch display resolution outed: 335ppi looking likely

Apple Watch display resolution outed

Screen size details emerge following launch of new WatchKit platform
Apple Watch apps aplenty expected following WatchKit launch

Apple Watch apps aplenty expected

iOS 8.2 beta SDK packs the tools to bring smartwatch app ideas to life
​Move over Will.i.am – Intel reveals MICA, the $495 smartband aimed at women

Intel MICA fully detailed

High fashion wearable is big on style yet bizarrely over-complicated
Lumo gets a Windows Lift

Lumo gets a Windows Lift

Desktop app launched to help with posture problems
​CSI wearable tech: Fitbit data used in court for first time

CSI wearable tech: Fitbit data in the dock

Activity tracked data is in the dock for the first time in history
Plumora smart jewellery seeks fashion foray for wearable tech

Plumora seeks fashion foray for wearables

Smart bracelet aimed at style conscious women hits Indiegogo
Acer Liquid Leap finally hits the shops

Acer Liquid Leap hits the shops

First announced back at CES, the Liquid Leap costs a penny shy of £80 in the UK
The secret weapon in the wearable tech revolution

The secret weapon in the wearable revolution

The OriginGPS Nano Spider module is smaller than a pencil lead
​Samsung’s new Simband is a fitness tracker on steroids

Samsung reveals supercharged Simband

Updated reference band gives developers a chance to get their hands dirty
Samsung Gear VR landing in time for Christmas, priced under $200

Samsung Gear VR landing for Christmas

Virtual reality headset launch date confirmed and Project Beyond camera unveiled
Asus ZenWatch now officially on sale - $199.99 price confirmed

Asus ZenWatch now on sale for $199.99

UPDATED: Android Wear smartwatch hits Best Buy in the US, with much confusion
The web gets wearable with Mozilla's MozVR browser

The web gets wearable VR browser

Internet giant shows off Oculus Rift compatible platform
Gymwatch wearable will track your reps when you hit the weights

Gymwatch launches to track your reps

Sculpt those guns with this hot new wearable. 1001...1002...
Asus ZenWatch: No show on Best Buy launch day

Asus ZenWatch is Best Buy no show

$199 price in doubt now as well, with listing suggesting more expensive price-tag
Polar opens up for Apple Health and Google Fit

Polar pals up with Apple and Google

Fitness giant adds its data to the health app mix
LG KizON kid tracker coming to Europe

LG KizON kid coming to Europe

Child friendly wearables to be available outside Korea for the first time
Withings Activité available to pre-order for £320

Withings Activité available to pre-order

With great design comes a hefty price tag
​Moto 360 overhaul delivers new metal straps, colours and fitness features

Moto 360 gets new colours and features

Motorola's impeccable timing takes the fight to the LG G Watch R
LG G Watch R now on sale in UK and US

LG G Watch R now on sale

£225 in the UK, $299 Stateside - this is the most expensive Android Wear watch yet
Elvie wants to go where no fitness tracker has gone before....

Elvie fitness tracker is a bit different

Pelvic floor exerciser gets reboot for the connected self era
​Timex Ironman One GPS+ hits pre-order in the US on AT&T

Timex Ironman One GPS+ pre-order open

Giant running watch just the ticket for hardcore triathletes
Wearable tech sales to top 50 million by the end of the year

Wearable tech sales to top 50 million

Christmas and smartwatch boosts predicted for global wearable shipments
FieldWiz football wearable on track for sporty analysis

FieldWiz football tracker detailed

Swiss made device hits Indiegogo, seeking to improve your beautiful game
Samsung Gear S on sale 7 November in US and UK: £329 in Britain

Samsung Gear S on sale 7 November

UK launch for the much anticipated Tizen smartwatch officially confirmed
Sharp demoes display tech that could vastly improve smartwatch battery life

Sharp’s new LCD tech means big battery boost

Electronics giant shows off prototype which is 1,000 times more energy efficient
Asus gears up for ZenWatch launch with trio of new apps

Asus gears up for ZenWatch launch

Customisation, health and camera apps hit Google Play ahead of ZenWatch release
Stunning ​Kairos MSW and SSW hybrid smartwatches hit pre-order

Kairos smartwatches hit pre-order

Kairos watches are half mechanical timepiece, half OLED smartwatch
Fitbit hasn't ruled out Apple Health

Fitbit hasn't ruled out Apple Health

Exclusive: GM Gareth Jones tells Wareable the relationship with Apple is strong
Microsoft chooses Fitbit Flex instead of Microsoft Band

Microsoft chooses Fitbit Flex

Rival fitness tracker to be given away with Lumia 830 on AT&T
Epson Runsense SF-810 now available

Epson Runsense SF-810 now on sale

GPS multi-sport watch on sale now for £299.99
Microsoft Band hit by Daylight Saving Time bug

Microsoft Band hit by DST bug

Microsoft's new fitness tracker suffers glitch just days after going on sale
Apple Watch to go on sale spring 2015

Apple Watch to go on sale spring 2015

Official word from Cupertino reveals Apple Watch release date
The MB Chronowing is the HP smartwatch we've been waiting for

The MB Chronowing is the HP smartwatch

Smart looking Michael Bastian timepiece to hit online store Gilt on 7 November
Jony Ive on iPhone v Apple Watch design challenges

Jony Ive on Apple Watch design challenges

Apple's SVP of design talks about the difficulties when it comes to smartwatches
Wearable tech lets you talk to your dog

Wearable tech lets you talk to your dog

North Carolina State University researchers detail new doggy device