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

Kamaila Sanders

Google glasses

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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