Is the rise of wearable electronics finally here?
June 23, 2011
From pedometers to connected ski goggles and watches, the rise of the wearables is upon us.
This year at CES, Polaroid announced their (Lady Gaga-inspired) GL20 Camera Glasses. Recently announced Eyez will embed a 720p HD video camera within a pair of eyeglasses designed to record live video data.
Belt buckles, scarves, jackets, shoes, watches, bags, umbrellas — all are becoming wearable electronics. For more fashion-related trends in wearable electronics, keep an eye on Diana Eng, Leah Buechley, and Syuzi Pakhchyan.