The Best Wearable Tech Gadgets of SXSW Interactive 2014

Spree fitness headband

A man wears a Spree headband — (Image credit: Tanya Lewis)

Athos fitness apparel

An Athos fitness shirt — (Image credit: Tanya Lewis)

Athos fitness apparel aims to provides a more complete picture of fitness by tracking exactly what your muscles are doing, as well as your form, and the activity of your respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

Garmin Vivofit fitness tracker

The Garmin Vivofit is a new fitness tracker. The company says it has a one-year battery life, and gives users personalized daily goals and warns when they're too inactive.

Atlas fitness tracker

The Atlas fitness tracker touts that it will identify your exercises, count your reps, calculate the calories you burn and evaluate your form.

The Withings Pulse fitness tracker

The Withings Pulse is an 8-gram smart tracker that aims to monitor your activity 24/7, measure your heart rate, and help you improve your health.

June braclet, by Neatmo

The JUNE bracelet by Netatmo aims to measure a wearer's sun exposure and advises on how to protect skin from the sun's effects.

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