Wearable Technology
Latest about wearable technology
The Best Wearable Tech Gadgets of SXSW Interactive 2014
By Tanya Lewis published
Here's a look at the best wearable tech gadgets on display at this year's South by Southwest Interactive festival in Austin.
How to Charge your Fitness Trackers
By Bahar Gholipour published
Here's a look at how to charge some of the popular fitness trackers.

How to Clean Your Fitness Tracker
By Rachael Rettner published
You may wear your fitness tracker so often you never miss a step, but all that activity may cause your tracker to get dirty, sweaty or smelly.

Fitbit One: Fitness Tracker Review
By Rachael Rettner published
The Fitbit One is a lightweight fitness tracker that tracks steps, distance walked, calories burned, floors climbed and sleep. Here's what I found after testing the device.

Jawbone UP24: Fitness Tracker Review
By Bahar Gholipour published
The Jawbone UP24 is a fitness tracker that tracks steps, distance walked, calories burned, and sleep patterns. Here's what I found after wearing the device for a week.

Walking Can Recharge the Spirit, But What About Our Phones?
By Valerie Thompson, Technology Policy Fellow National Science Foundation published
Wearable generators can supply portable, clean energy for powering our mobile devices.

Fitness Trackers Could Boost Kids' Health, But Face Challenges, Experts Say
By Tia Ghose published
The trend of using fitness trackers for children is blossoming, but so far, enthusiasm has outstripped actual data on the most effective way to use them.
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