Wearable technology
The latest news and comment on wearable technology
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Fitness trackers do not increase activity enough to noticeably improve healthStudy finds group using wearable fitness tracker did show improved levels of physical activity over a year – but not enough to improve health, say researchers
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Snapchat launches video-capture sunglassesSpectacles, which record 10-second clips that can be sent to smartphones, expected to be available in US in time for Christmas
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Fitness trackers may not aid weight loss, study findsResearch shows a simple diet and exercise plan is more effective weight loss strategy than using Fitbit and Jawbone devices
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How waterproof are the iPhone 7, Samsung Galaxy S7 and smartwatches?Will your device survive trip down the toilet? What does ‘IP67’ actually mean, and how do smartphones fare against waterproof watches?
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From the new iPhone to Mario on mobile: the key points from Apple's conferenceApple launched a new iPhone that comes with improved processor, cameras and no headphone jack, along with a new Apple Watch Super Mario Run to launch with new iPhone
Apple Watch series 2: GPS and waterproofingApple unveils new iPhone without headphone jack
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Don't be a 'leash parent': virtually tether your kid to your phone with a wristbandKiLife has created two wearable devices that use apps and Bluetooth to track a child’s distance from a parent and emit a 95-decibel siren if they stray too far
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Coldplay’s LED wristbands: a slush-ballad lighter experience for the e-cig generationThe band’s audience accessories illuminated the crowds at Glastonbury – but how do they work, and what’s next for crowd interaction?
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How to use technology to sleep betterTired of being tired? Instead of banning electronics from the bedroom, tech can help you get to sleep faster, sleep better and wake up feeling more refreshed
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What will technology do for our healthcare? - live chatJoin a panel of experts on this page on Monday, 25 April, 12-1pm BST to discuss the opportunities and challenges technology presents for healthcare
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Eight technologies that could change healthcare beyond recognitionSmartphones, genome sequencing and wearable technology will bring benefits but also challenges to health and social care
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Smartypants: the fart-filtering future of underwearWe live in an age of undies innovation: from self-medicating bras to briefs that smell of breakfast or hide a weapon (and that’s not even a euphemism)
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The future of wearable tech - Tech weekly podcastThe newest and weirdest in wearables from the Wearable Technology Show 2016
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Myo armband reads motions to put the world at your fingertipsThis good-looking gesture control device lets you browse the web or operate a slideshow without the need for a joystick or mouse
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Fitness monitoring: gimmick or game-changer for the NHS?Many people now gather data about their own bodies on personal trackers, but the jury is still out on their accuracy and effectiveness
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Microsoft Band 2 review: one of the most powerful and useful fitness trackersPacked with sensors, comfortable to wear without being sweaty while providing interesting insights into your sleep, exercise and health
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The future will eat itself: digesting the next generation of wearable techHow ingestibles and mood-impacting technologies are changing our relationship with wearables
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Apple solves Apple Watch battery life problems: buy more watchesLatest software update, iOS 9.3, allows users to auto-switch between smartwatches, meaning you never have to be without a working one again
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