These 9 Wearable Gadgets Are The Hottest Things In Tech Right Now (GOOG, SNE, MMI, NKE)

Google got a lot of people talking when it announced that it's testing augmented reality glasses.
Although experts are doubting that such an idea is really possible, there's a lot of excitement surrounding the project. The Project Glass: one day... video that Google released to demonstrate its idea has more than 13 million views on YouTube so far.
But Google Glass is still just a concept. There are plenty of other example of real wearable tech you can buy right now.
Pebble smartwatches just broke a Kickstarter record by raising more than $3 million
Pebble smartwatches from Allerta aren't set to ship until September 2012, but people are already lining up to buy them anyway.
The Pebble smartwatch will:
- Let you download Internet-connected apps
- Alert you of incoming calls, emails, and messages with silent vibration
- Offer customized watchfaces
- Give you calendar alerts & social media alerts
- Let you set an alarm or timer
- Tell you who is calling you
Price: from $99
Nike+ Fuelband was so hot at first that it sold out immediately
The Nike+ Fuelband was a hot product from the moment Nike launched it.
The Fuelband's LED lights go from green to red as it:
- Sets your fitness goal
- Tracks all of your walking, running, and other sports activities
- Tracks your caloric intake
- Tells you what time it is
Price: 149.00
The UP by Jawbone was one of the hottest products you could gift this past holiday season.
UP by Jawbone was buzzed about as the must-have health and fitness gadget of 2011.
The hi-tech wristband:
- Uses motion sensors that detect movement
- Uses algorithms to chart your sleep patterns and wake you up at the best moment during your natural sleep cycle
- Tracks your food habits by keeping a food journal of all of your meals (with the smartphone app)
- Ensures you stay productive by reminding you periodically to get up and move
- Share your progress on social media sites
Price: $99.99
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