Tuesday, April 21, 2015

12 Wearables That Prove We're Living In The Freakin' Future

Welcome to the era of the smart bra.

This anti-sunburn wristband by Sunfriend.

This anti-sunburn wristband by Sunfriend.

Doesn't this just look like California...in the 1990s?

But this wristband by Sunfriend is not just another gimmicky toy, because it won the NASA design contest. The wristband monitors your UV intake and it alerts you when you reached your limit so that you can actually avoid getting a sunburn. And it works for all different skin colors and types.

Cost: $49.99

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This smart bra that can monitor your heart rate.

This smart bra that can monitor your heart rate.

Sensoria makes smart bras that monitor your heart rate, fitness levels, and wellness with sensors that are embedded in the fabric. They also make smart socks (yes, such a thing does exist) and smart tees for guys. But there's a down side. It's only available for purchase outside the United States.

Cost: $149.00

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These anti-hacker smart jeans that are protected by Norton Antivirus.

These anti-hacker smart jeans that are protected by Norton Antivirus.

Although digital pickpockets haven't been a huge concern for most people, it is relatively easy for hackers to steal your credit card information with cheap scanning devices or even an iPhone.

The problem is not widespread at this point, but it could be an issue in the near future. These jeans by Betabrand protect your cards by blocking wireless signals, so the RFID chips become unreadable.

Cost: $168.00

betabrand.com / Via Betabrand

These Nike Hyperdunk shoes that help you become a better basketball player.

These Nike Hyperdunk shoes that help you become a better basketball player.

These shoes are paired with sensors that transmit data to your iPhone via Bluetooth. It measures a bunch of things like how many inches you've jumped off the ground and how many times you've jumped so that you can improve your game.

Nike even has another version—called Nike Hyper Workout—that will tell you what you're doing right or wrong in your workout routines. Sort of like a personal trainer.

Cost: $74.00—$185.00

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