Latest Wearables News

Leveraging a mix of technologies—including ultra-wideband (UWB), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), and magnetics—companies…

Leveraging a mix of technologies—including ultra-wideband (UWB), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), and magnetics—companies are pushing new boundaries with their latest proximity and position sensor products.

By moving location calculation to the cloud, Semtech’s new service allows for lower-power LoRa devices to be embedded…

By moving location calculation to the cloud, Semtech’s new service allows for lower-power LoRa devices to be embedded in tracked Internet of Things (IoT) assets.

Qualcomm takes a swing at opening up the world of AR/VR hardware development with its Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer Program.

Qualcomm takes a swing at opening up the world of AR/VR hardware development with its Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer Program.

TriLite and Dispelix teamed up for a new, ultra-compact projection display aimed at augmented reality (AR) headsets.

TriLite and Dispelix teamed up for a new, ultra-compact projection display aimed at augmented reality (AR) headsets.

Researchers have developed a fuel cell that can convert glucose into electricity. The goal: powering medical implants from within.

Researchers have developed a fuel cell that can convert glucose into electricity. The goal: powering medical implants from within.

Solar, thermal, and wind are common sources of energy harvesting. Now, a triboelectric tactile sensor draws energy from…

Solar, thermal, and wind are common sources of energy harvesting. Now, a triboelectric tactile sensor draws energy from movement to power wearables.

Wireless sensor networks need energy harvesting to replace battery power. Researchers are coming up with innovative ways…

Wireless sensor networks need energy harvesting to replace battery power. Researchers are coming up with innovative ways to get energy from alternative sources—even human sweat.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have created a new manufacturing technique that could allow for…

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have created a new manufacturing technique that could allow for more cost-effective soft pneumatic actuators.

Apple has filed for three new patents—spanning practical overheat protection to watch faces that display a user's wrist tattoos.

Apple has filed for three new patents—spanning practical overheat protection to watch faces that display a user's wrist tattoos.

Mojo Vision unveils an advanced prototype of its Mojo Lens——an augmented reality (AR) based contact lens that's…

Mojo Vision unveils an advanced prototype of its Mojo Lens——an augmented reality (AR) based contact lens that's packing eye-tracking technology and a digital display all in one.

Taking inspiration from the biological auditory system, MIT researchers have created a fabric that senses sound signals…

Taking inspiration from the biological auditory system, MIT researchers have created a fabric that senses sound signals and converts them to electrical signals, analogous to how a microphone works.

Embedded in a wearable system, ADI's new analog front end is designed to level up bioimpedance monitoring—a way to…

Embedded in a wearable system, ADI's new analog front end is designed to level up bioimpedance monitoring—a way to monitor various medical conditions and help doctors come to a more precise diagnosis.

New research out of the University of South Florida takes a new approach to radio frequency (RF) energy harvesting using…

New research out of the University of South Florida takes a new approach to radio frequency (RF) energy harvesting using metamaterials to create a new type of "rectenna."

Power management ICs (PMICs) are continually scaling down. Here's how a few companies are packing functionality in these…

Power management ICs (PMICs) are continually scaling down. Here's how a few companies are packing functionality in these devices in the face of miniaturization.

UC San Diego's electrical engineering department has announced a number of feats, from neural sensor grids to PMIC innovations.

UC San Diego's electrical engineering department has announced a number of feats, from neural sensor grids to PMIC innovations.

The search for the next best battery continues into 2022 as companies and researchers look to up-end lithium-ion (Li-ion)…

The search for the next best battery continues into 2022 as companies and researchers look to up-end lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology from its throne. Could zinc be the next contender?

The umbrella of wearables just broadened even wider with face masks. Engineers from Northwestern University have…

The umbrella of wearables just broadened even wider with face masks. Engineers from Northwestern University have developed an embedded hardware platform that can sense users’ biometrics through a face mask.

Research into the capabilities of 3D printing continues to take off with the University of Minnesota Twin Cities'…

Research into the capabilities of 3D printing continues to take off with the University of Minnesota Twin Cities' successful 3D-printed organic light-emitting diode (OLED) optoelectronic display.

Advances in e-textile research have led researchers to weave Li-ion batteries into fibers. Such development promises to…

Advances in e-textile research have led researchers to weave Li-ion batteries into fibers. Such development promises to offer scalable power solutions to smart and flexible electronic devices.