These 8 Wearable Tech Startups Keeping Tabs on Your Moves
Winning wearables
There's more to self-trackers than giants like Fitbit and Apple. From perfecting your yoga pose to translating foreign languages, meet eight startups making a mark on the wide world of wearables.
Sen.se - Do-it-all device
Paris-based Sen.se has designed small sensors, called "peanuts," that can do everything from tracking your sleep cycle to measuring your temperature to securing your stuff. Go ahead, take a cat nap at the airport.
Tile - Attach and track
Tile's location tracker can be attached to just about anything you like. Think, keys, a phone, a purse. TechCrunch reports that the San Mateo, California startup made $100 million in revenue in 2016 after selling 10 million units.
Waverly Lab's Pilot - Travel buddy
Waverly Lab's Pilot, a smart earpiece translator, works in mere seconds, says the New York City startup. After raising more than $4.4 million during a 2016 crowdfunding campaign, the earpiece is expected to go on sale for $299 this fall.
WiseWear - On trend
San Antonio's WiseWear makes sleek smart bracelets that can track a user's physical activity and mobile notices. It can also alert specific contacts when its wearer is in distress, though it comes at a hefty price at $295.
Rythm - Sleeping on the job
Rythm, based in Paris and San Francisco, makes the Dreem headband, which tracks a user's sleep patterns using artificial intelligence. After a successful beta test, a final version is expected in the fall, going for $500 a pop.
Sensoria's
smart apparel - Fast fashion
Based in Redmond, Washington, Sensoria's smart apparel, which includes sport bras and shirts, can monitor heart rate. Its socks can track steps, distance and even a person's gait. The machine washable gear starts at $69.
Nadi X yoga pants - Find your inner zen
NYC's WearableX recently released its "Nadi X" yoga pants. The yoga pants, which cost $299, help users ensure they get the most out of their yoga routine by vibrating whenever a pose is done incorrectly.
Revolar - Safe travels
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