wearable technology
These 'Conscious' Masks Use AI to Send Secret Messages By Blinking
Inspired by traditional Iranian masks, the wearable technology communicates in Morse code, silently transmitting messages to subvert the patriarchy.
How Björk's Mask Was 3D-Printed from Her Own Face
It may be what’s inside that counts, but a new collaboration between MIT’s Mediated Matter Group, and a 3D printing company brings Björk’s insides to the outside.
This Pretty Temporary Tattoo Lets You Remotely Control Your Devices
This is some of the prettiest and easiest biohacking we’ve seen yet.
This Temporary Tattoo Can Measure How Drunk You Are
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a wearable patch that releases a drug to induce sweat, which is then tested for dangerous blood-alcohol levels.
Shine Bright Like a Projector with This Tech-Savvy Hat
Lumen Couture debuts a self-contained projector at a Calgary fashion show.
A Luminous Wearable Headpiece Imitates Melting Glaciers
The ‘Glacial’ headpiece lights up and protests global warming—and it's really, really beautiful.
Your Brainwaves Control the Wings of a Gorgeous Butterfly Skirt
The calmer you are, the faster the 'Enlightenment' skirt flaps its wings.
Living Dresses Move, Breathe, and Know How You’re Feeling
Ying Gao uses technology to demonstrate the protective and uncertain natures of interactive clothing.
This Necklace Counts Calories by Listening to You Chew
The future of fitness trackers might be a calorie-counting necklace
250 Earbuds Dangle from This Headphone Wig
Japanese designers PARTY made a hairpiece of hundreds of earbuds.
The Canadian Space Agency's Plan to Engineer Super-Thin Wearables for Astronauts
Montreal company Hexoskin is helping the agency develop an "On-Astronaut Wireless Sensor System" that could one day be used on long-term missions.
This Wearable Light Fixture Keeps Your Face Lit
Nan Zhao’s Halo is a wearable perfect for optimal night selfies.