Wearables
Any piece of technology that you wear on your body, such as smart watches, fitness trackers or sleep gadgets, can all be considered wearables, because, well, you wear them. These clever devices are often considered part of the Internet of Things, and most of the time connect to an app on your smartphone to give you reams of data about how you live your life. The question is, what do you do with it?
6 (very weird) new inventions that could change your life
From real-life holograms to smart contact lenses – these inventions are bringing science fiction into reality
Best charging stations for fuelling multiple devices
Charge all of your devices at once and keep cables to a minimum with a convenient charging station.
A new generation of smart ring is coming. Here’s why you should avoid it
Big tech companies are working on smart rings. But when smart watches and phones are so good, what’s the point of smart jewellery?
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The best budget smart watches under £100
These budget smart watches can track your fitness, provide phone notifications and control your music – all in one stylish package.
8 stylish smart backpacks for a quick travel upgrade
Smart backpacks are here - and many aren’t as expensive as you might think. These innovative bags usually come with in-built charging ports, while some even have LED screens to display messages. Here’s our pick of the best smart backpacks around.
Google Pixel Watch review: Plenty of style, slightly less substance
There is a lot to love about Google’s new smartwatch, but also some key problems that hold it back from greatness.
8 fun pairs of smart glasses, priced between £120 and £1,300
Listen to music, make calls, capture 3D video and even set up virtual workstations with these innovative smart glasses.
Best smart watch for kids
Teach your kids to tell the time and stay on top of their activity with our pick of the best smart watches.
HTC Vive Flow Review: Can a VR headset bring me peace and tranquillity?
HTC’s Vive Flow is feature-filled and portable, but struggles to immerse the user fully.
New 'electronic skin' is a recyclable, self-healing wearable device
The device can perform sensory tasks such as tracking a daily step count or measuring body temperature and heart rate.
Fitbit investigates whether wearables can diagnose heart conditions
Wearable test could identify Atrial Fibrillation, an irregularity in the heart’s rhythm that can be a precursor to stroke.
New tech for autism
A clever device that scans biometric data could help patients that are on the spectrum.
Where next for wearable tech?
The unexpected and somewhat pointless from the Wearable Technology Show 2017.
Run Angel wants you to stay active and stay safe
We braved danger and put our lives on the line (as much as one can do on a gentle afternoon jog) to test the new Run Angel personal alarm and its 120dB siren.
Welcome to the Cyborg Fair
Frieda Klotz visited the ‘world’s first cyborg fair’ with one question: are cyborgs a real thing, or are these people just kidding themselves?
Top 5 most exciting gadgets for 2013
In 2012 we witnessed the arrival of the Cube, the world's first home 3D printer; the Raspberry Pi, a computer that costs just £30; and Microsoft's first tablet, the Surface. So what new tech are we looking forward to testing next year? Here’s our pick of the gadgets we’re most excited about in 2013...