New Wearable Tech Takes Concept To New Level

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Wearable technology can monitor how effectively we exercise, how well we eat, and even how healthy we are.

It seems there's no end in sight in terms of what can be done and some of the new stuff coming out is really cool.

For example, the latest high-tech sunglasses have a tiny screen inside the lens. The glasses connect to a cell phone using Bluetooth and are expected to be on the market this summer for about $400.

"It's everywhere, it's whatever you're physically wearing. It doesn't have to be a device, it can be a strip that communicates data," tech expert Ian Marlow said.

Marlow said so-called "digital dressing" has the ability to change our behavior and even make it better.

Another new item is a wearable a sun-sensitive UV patch.

"It can collect the amount of ultraviolet exposure to the sun, and relay that information to the user," Marlow said.

That way you can monitor how much sunlight and UV you're getting. The patch is expected to be available this summer.

An e-version of the patch is its sun-sensitive counterpart.

A bracelet also has a UV sensor that uses an app to let you when you've had too much exposure and need more sunscreen.

Another bracelet hitting the market offers a more energetic experience.

"Joule is the first wearable bracelet that actually administers caffeine directly into your skin," creator Adam Paulin said. "With these patches that we use within the bracelet, you can get a very slow and steady administration of caffeine over 4 hours."

The amount of caffeine on the patch is equivalent to a medium cup of coffee.

Paulin said the bracelet could be especially beneficial for athletes, students and truckers.

"Anywhere there's a need for a long and steady stream of energy, this is a perfect thing," he said.

The caffeine bracelet will cost around $29 for the bracelet and 30 patches. It should also be available by the summer.

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