Is that a chip in your wig?

I don't think this idea crossed my mind at all. Sony patented the idea of putting a chip in your wig. I'm not kidding.

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/shortcuts/2013/nov/27/sony-smart-wig-google-glass

GigaOm posts their thoughts on near term wearable tech

I like GigaOm's articles. They tend to be focused, truthful and they leave out the fluff so many others want to include. Now, they've released a report on the opportunities and roadblocks they see wearable tech facing.
http://research.gigaom.com/report/flash-analysis-opportunities-and-roadblocks-for-wearables/

Samsung's Watch is Out! Will you Wear it?

See news coverage:

• WSJ: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324432404579053923477137670.html
• The Verge: http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/4/4692824/samsung-galaxy-gear-features-specs-release-date-price

It looks sort of bulky - but it tickles the imagination for what is to come in future.

MIT: Paradox of Wearable Technologies

See MIT's article at:
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/517346/the-paradox-of-wearable-technologies/

My opinion is that we will use these devices and their features as tools. We'll get as used to having them nearby as we do other tools. We'll use them when we need them.

One of the amazing things about smart phones and tablets is that they are so flexible. Because we load whatever software we need, they are the ultimate multi-function gadget.

Depending on the time of day I may want to:

• Catch up on news - use the web browser or USA Today app
• Listen to a radio scanner to see where the sirens are going - use a radio scanner app
• Read a book - Kindle app
• Find my way - GPS app

See ?

These devices are almost blank slates that can change to what we need when we need it.

Wearable Tech - Watch?

An Apple iWatch would be so cool - is it in the works?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2013/jul/15/apple-iwatch-hiring-outside-expertise

Shoes that blink and guide you home? GPS

Thanks to Element14 for highlighting these shoes that incorporate distance and direction to goal location. Wow!

http://www.element14.com/community/community/news/blog/2013/07/08/wearable-tech-no-place-like-home-navigation-shoes?CMP=SOM-WEARABLE-CABE-NOPLACE-SHOES-FB