With wearable technology, learning more about yourself has not only become high-tech but also real-time. From devices and apps that help you track heart rate and food consumption details to gadgets that monitor your mood and even surrounding air, the "quantified self" is a reality for the everyday person. The result? You can learn about your own health with your own self-tracking devices and go a step further by using the devices to measure the success of self-improvement attempts. Here, you can get the latest news on wearable technology and see the innovations that are pushing wearable tech into health care, education and our broader lives.
Latest about wearable technology
Scientists 'remote-controlled' designer human cells implanted in mice using only DC currents
Using off-the-shelf consumer batteries, scientists stimulated insulin release from engineered human cells implanted in diabetic mice and restored the rodents' normal blood sugar levels.
Best Garmin watches 2023: GPS trackers for every type of cardio
The best Garmin watches we’ve tested and reviewed, from the Forerunner to the Fenix.
Huawei Band 7 review
The Huawei Band 7 makes a play for the budget-conscious fitness tracker wearer, with a device that’s both affordable and packed full of features
Apple Watch SE review
Review The Apple Watch SE might not have all the features available in the newer models, but this is a great Apple Watch for most
Fitbit Inspire 2 review
The Fitbit Inspire 2 is a simple, passive health tracker that’s inexpensive – and ideal for those just getting into activity
Apple Watch 3 review
Review The Apple Watch 3 is an aging smartwatch that’s great for newer iPhone-using fitness wannabes
Computerized Fabric Could Transform Any Piece of Clothing Into a Fitness Tracker
The flexible fabric, developed by Harvard researchers, might also one day assist with movement, acting as a soft exoskeleton for wearers.
Transparent Touchpad Works Even When It's Bent and Stretched
A new transparent, flexible touchpad can sense the touch of a finger even when the material is stretched or bent, which could help engineers one day create advanced wearable touch screens.
