Wearable technology is related to both the field of ubiquitous computing and the history and development of wearable computers. With ubiquitous computing, wearable technology share the vision of interweaving technology into the everyday life, of making technology pervasive and interaction frictionless. Through the history and development of wearable computing, this vision has been both contrasted and affirmed. Affirmed through the multiple projects directed at either enhancing or extending functionality of clothing, and as contrast, most notably through Steve Mann's concept of sousveillance. The history of wearable technology is influenced by both of these responses to the vision of ubiquitous computing.

The calculator watch, introduced in the 1980s, was one original piece of widespread worn electronics.

Ilya Fridman designed a Bluetooth headset into a pair of earrings with a hidden microphone. The Spy TIE includes a color video camera and USB Heating Gloves keep hands warm when plugged in.

Originally Funded via Kickstarter, Oculus VR Closes New Funding of $16M to Propel Rift Headset Development

By: Tony Rizzo

Oculus VR, the hot developer of the highly anticipated Oculus Rift, is yet another child of Kickstarter. As has a rapidly growing collection of other tech and non-tech companies, Oculus got its start by taking the online funding route, which was good… - 06/18/2013

Charge Your Phone by Putting It in Your Pocket

By: Joe Rizzo

Lots of people put their phones in their pockets. That doesn't seem strange at all - it's convenient. But researchers at the University of Southampton, a British Russell Group research university, think that you can do more with your pants pockets. - 06/17/2013

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By: Joe Rizzo

We have seen in the past that Apple has worked on "smart shoe" technology. Apple applied for and was granted a patent at the beginning of 2012 for sensors that could be placed within the heals and soles of shoes. Google has also developed a pair of p… - 06/17/2013

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By: Joe Rizzo

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