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Wearable iPhone
Only a mock up at the moment but a distinct possibility for the future. Designer Federico Ciccarese has attached an iPhone to a spider-like flexible device which is worn on the hand.
Wearable Tech: LED
Wearable Tech 2: Fiber Optics
Wearable Tech 3: Accessories
Wearable Tech 4: Clever Clothing
Wearable Tech 5: Lasers

Published: August 30, 2012 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)
Photo by: Appadvice

Caption by: Eileen Brown
'Inner Cyborg'
Concept for silicon and silk implantable devices that sit under the skin like a tattoo. The tattoos carry micro LEDs which turns your skin into an interactive screen. Turn on the display and get keyboards and other interactive controls.
Wearable Tech: LED
Wearable Tech 2: Fiber Optics
Wearable Tech 3: Accessories
Wearable Tech 4: Clever Clothing
Wearable Tech 5: Lasers

Published: August 30, 2012 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)
Photo by: Impact Lab

Caption by: Eileen Brown
Sleep talker cap
Conceptual dream catcher cap to let you transmit your dreams into another person. Sci-fi tech could almost be here.
Wearable Tech: LED
Wearable Tech 2: Fiber Optics
Wearable Tech 3: Accessories
Wearable Tech 4: Clever Clothing
Wearable Tech 5: Lasers

Published: August 30, 2012 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)
Photo by: Artnet

Caption by: Eileen Brown
Air purifying future couture
Wearable technology meets haute couture. Personalised air service for women concerned about the air they breathe.
Wearable Tech: LED
Wearable Tech 2: Fiber Optics
Wearable Tech 3: Accessories
Wearable Tech 4: Clever Clothing
Wearable Tech 5: Lasers

Published: August 30, 2012 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)
Photo by: MSNBC

Caption by: Eileen Brown
Sixth Sense wearable computer
Allows the wearer to project digital information onto any type of surface and navigate the screen using hand gestures.
Wearable Tech: LED
Wearable Tech 2: Fiber Optics
Wearable Tech 3: Accessories
Wearable Tech 4: Clever Clothing
Wearable Tech 5: Lasers

Published: August 30, 2012 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)
Photo by: Sam Ogden/Science Photo Library

Caption by: Eileen Brown
Intimacy dress
The dress is controlled by a wireless ball which communicates with the dress using RF signals. As the ball is brought closer to the dress, the dress becomes more transparent.
By Daan Roosegaarde / Maartje Dijkstra
Wearable Tech: LED
Wearable Tech 2: Fiber Optics
Wearable Tech 3: Accessories
Wearable Tech 4: Clever Clothing
Wearable Tech 5: Lasers

Published: August 30, 2012 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)
Photo by: Fashioning Tech

Caption by: Eileen Brown
LED Solar Power Necklace
Wearable solar powered art. The solar panels charge the LED lights but it would be very useful to plug in to your cell phone when the battery dies. Designed by May Yokoyama.
Wearable Tech: LED
Wearable Tech 2: Fiber Optics
Wearable Tech 3: Accessories
Wearable Tech 4: Clever Clothing
Wearable Tech 5: Lasers

Published: August 30, 2012 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)
Photo by: Inhabitat

Caption by: Eileen Brown
Wearable Projection Computer
Wearable computer that projects the display to a nearby surface. Controlled by hand gestures and voice recognition.
Wearable Tech: LED
Wearable Tech 2: Fiber Optics
Wearable Tech 3: Accessories
Wearable Tech 4: Clever Clothing
Wearable Tech 5: Lasers

Published: August 30, 2012 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)
Photo by: Gadget, Ink

Caption by: Eileen Brown
BodyGuard electro-gauntlet
Combines laser pointer, video camera and taser to get you out of those tricky moments in life.
Wearable Tech: LED
Wearable Tech 2: Fiber Optics
Wearable Tech 3: Accessories
Wearable Tech 4: Clever Clothing
Wearable Tech 5: Lasers

Published: August 30, 2012 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)
Photo by: Dvice

Caption by: Eileen Brown
AirMouse wearable mouse
Flexible mouse worn on the hand with right and left mouse click buttons in the palm. Integral optical tracking laser.
By Deanmark Ltd.
Wearable Tech: LED
Wearable Tech 2: Fiber Optics
Wearable Tech 3: Accessories
Wearable Tech 4: Clever Clothing
Wearable Tech 5: Lasers

Published: August 30, 2012 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)
Photo by: The Design blog

Caption by: Eileen Brown
Weather Mood accessory
A personal weather armband. Use it fo 'feel' the weather at a location or adjust the display to reflect your present mood.
Wearable Tech: LED
Wearable Tech 2: Fiber Optics
Wearable Tech 3: Accessories
Wearable Tech 4: Clever Clothing
Wearable Tech 5: Lasers

Published: August 30, 2012 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)
Photo by: Futurist Speaker

Caption by: Eileen Brown
Smartphone peripheral
Integrates sensors, cameras, displays and controllers into the fabric of the clothing. Focuses on inward body funtions and outward environmental conditions.
Wearable Tech: LED
Wearable Tech 2: Fiber Optics
Wearable Tech 3: Accessories
Wearable Tech 4: Clever Clothing
Wearable Tech 5: Lasers

Published: August 30, 2012 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)
Photo by: Futurist Speaker

Caption by: Eileen Brown

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Wearable Tech 6: Future Tech

What intelligent clothing will we be wearing in the future? Perhaps these items of wearable tech will be in our wardrobes.

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Intimacy dress

The dress is controlled by a wireless ball which communicates with the dress using RF signals. As the ball is brought closer to the dress, the dress becomes more transparent.

By Daan Roosegaarde / Maartje Dijkstra

Wearable Tech: LED

Wearable Tech 2: Fiber Optics

Wearable Tech 3: Accessories

Wearable Tech 4: Clever Clothing

Wearable Tech 5: Lasers

Published: August 30, 2012 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

Caption by: Eileen Brown

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