12 wearable gadgets that’ll shape up fashion tomorrow

In today’s digitalized world, we have an array of gizmos at our disposal that keeps changing to keep us connected and entertained all the time. And, if technology is evolving with each passing minute then why should the gadgets and accessories remain square and orthodox? Have a look at some of the most sleek and elegant gadgets that turn into fashionable accessories and mark a style statement for the trendy.

Wearable ‘AirMouse’

Catching up the technological evolution, Canadian firm Deanmark Ltd has come up with a revolutionary computer mouse that invariably becomes an integral part of your body. Hailed as the “AirMouse,” the radical mouse can be worn on your hand like a glove, allowing easy as well as brisk web navigation. Read more

Helix Wearable Pen

Indonesian designer Raka Gemma has devised a highly functional pen that doubles as a digital wristwatch for the trendy users. Dubbed the “Helix,” this wearable pen features modern technology and smartly merges functions of an elegant pen and a sleek, stylish watch. Read more

Deafinite Style Hearing Aid

Designaffairs Studio of Germany has device a hearing aid concept called the “Deafinite Style” that doubles as jewelry for the trendy. Featuring the brand new TriMic system, the stylish accessory allows just perfection positioning of the microphones, making the hearing aid more effective. Read more

i-Marble: Necklace type Computer

Designer Myung su Lee has an answer for geeks who intend to take their digi-world along with them at every step. Dubbed as i-Marble, Lee has appropriately addressed the future web-based environment. Worn as a necklace, it plays the role of a cell phone (VOIP), computer (UMPC) and a music player. Read more

Straphand Pedometer

Conceived by French designer Valentin Sollier, the “Straphand” is almost an identical gadget that instead of the wrist can be worn around your palm for better ergonomics, use and performance. The Straphand will possibly include all the features of the SportBand. Read more

Touch & Go Navigator

Conceived by Russian designer Natalia Ponomareva, the “Touch & Go” is a navigation system for the visually impaired, which navigates them in the outside world and makes them autonomous even beyond the four walls of their homes. Combining a hand gadget with earpiece, the device can be worn around the hand like a fashionable accessory. Read more

GlucoM Writstband

With people keeping a distance from medical gadgets, the “GlucoM Writstband,” a medical concept for diabetics, by Eli Hariton comes as a pleasing exception. The trendy gadget, other than securing instant and non-invasive glucose readings, a history of previous readings with averages and an insulin chamber with a loaded syringe cartridge for injections, also doubles as a fashion accessory for diabetics. Read more

Universal Wrist Charger

Offering an alternative to your bulky chargers, the “Universal Gadget Wrist Charger” is a smart portable device that can be worn around the wrist like a watch or a bracelet to juice up your gadgets anytime, anywhere. Packing a 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery, the wrist charger is compatible with a range of mobile devices including the iPhone, Nokia, LG, Motorola, HTC, Dopod, Samsung and Sony Ericsson. Read more

NYC Metro Cuffs

Designer Tiffany Burnette is out there with a Metro Cuffs with sleeve for the NYC that lets the visitors commute through Manhattan without getting lost in the complicated subways. Worn like a regular bracelet, the Metro Cuffs implant the subway lines, numbers and streets on the metal surface. Read more

Beat MP3 player jacket

Keeping the autos section aside, San Francisco based designer Jorge Furuya has tried to bring together three diverse technologies i.e. electro-textiles, mp3 player, and flexible screen, through his innovative concept. Throwing that extra load of music-devices off your pockets, the most intricate concept “Beat” – a sports jacket – delivers a notion of speed to the wearer. Read more

Rehabilitation Bracelet

Designer Petr Fiala has devised a wristlet dubbed the “Rehabilitation Bracelet” that keeps the doctors informed about the health of their patients all the time. Designed for PRINCIP to aid disabled people, the bracelet comes built in with a USB connector and memory card to update the progress or condition of the patient. Read more

Timex TX54 disposable nail watch

To celebrate its 150th Anniversary and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to design and innovation, international watch brand Timex collaborated with Core77 to carry out a global design competition: Timex2154: THE FUTURE OF TIME that could highlight the state-of-the-art timekeeping pioneered by the company. One of the runners up at the competition, the TX54 concept presents a disposable timepiece that can be worn on the user’s thumbnail making it an invaluable fashion accessory as well. Read more