Sunday, October 18, 2026
Wired Headphone Sales are Exploding #WearableWednesday
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Wired Headphone Sales are Exploding #WearableWednesday

Cell-phone TRRS Headset – Earbud Headphones w/ Microphone   I still miss my iPhone headphone jack. In recent years there have been rumblings of a return to physical media, along similar lines getting physical with the 3.5mm jack (or more realistically an adaptor) is also coming back. Whether its fashion, reaction or fidelity, wired headphones…

Electric Tattoos as Medical Wearables
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Electric Tattoos as Medical Wearables

Researchers at Boise State University develop flexible electric tattoos Ajay Pratap, a doctoral student in materials science and engineering, led the “E-tattoo” research team under the mentorship of Materials Science and Engineering Professor David Estrada. This interdisciplinary team included the expertise from 17 research faculty and staff representing fields such as physics, electrical engineering, biomolecular…

Creating Construction Worker Longevity with Wearable Exoskeleton

A collaborative research team of experts in fashion, textiles, ergonomics, engineering, and computer science at LSU address longevity in construction workers with a smart, wearable exoskeleton. In research funded by the National Science Foundation as part of a Future of Work program, researchers in construction management and industrial engineering from LSU and Rutgers, including project…

The Whoop 5.0
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The Whoop 5.0

Athletes often prioritize performance data over flashy screens. The Whoop 5.0 serves this specific audience. Launched in early 2026, this tracker remains screenless to minimize distractions during training. It uses a new sensor array to capture 100,000 data points every day. The device features a smaller and more comfortable design than previous models. It uses…

Monitoring Depression Relapse With a Wearable #WearableWednesday
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Monitoring Depression Relapse With a Wearable #WearableWednesday

Researchers at McMaster University collected sleep and activity data from 93 adults across Canada who had previously recovered from depression. Utilizing a research-grade actigraphy wearable device, over 32,000 days of data was generated. Their research was published in JAMA Psychiatry. The new research highlights a simple, yet powerful way to passively monitor relapse risk in…

Immersive Experience for Tokyo Deaflympics Spectators
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Immersive Experience for Tokyo Deaflympics Spectators

BBC shares how the Tokyo Deaflympics is utilizing Hapbeat to create an immersive experience for spectators. Originally built for concerts, the tech uses sensors and human tuning to capture the nuance of live sport, giving spectators clear cues and a visceral sense of impact. The result is an immersive, shared experience that’s bringing deaf and…