Imprint Energy flexible battery

Imprint Energy’s flexible battery could revolutionize wearable technology

The Alameda, California-based company has developed zinc-polymer (ZincPoly) batteries that are not only flexible, but can act almost like paper.
Sync family smartband

A smartband made for families raising funds at Indiegogo

Aside from standard sleep and fitness tracking, ActvContent's Sync comes with few family-friendly features that provide location safety.
ZTE Grand Band

ZTE joins the wearable market with Grand Band

The Chinese company announced a water-proof fitness wrist-band that looks like Nike+ FuelBand with its dot-matrix LED screen.
Apple iTime patent

Apple patent filing for the “iTime” smart watch caught at the USPTO

Filed back in 2011, the patent describes a device reminiscent of Pebble's smart watch that could deliver notifications from the iPhone and iPad to one's wrist.
Xiaomi Mi Band

Xiaomi Mi Band announced with a price tag of just $12

One of the cool features is Mi Band's ability to work as an alarm clock with the wearable using its vibrating motor to wake you up.
Ritot smart band bursts past its funding goal on Indiegogo

Ritot smart band bursts past its funding goal on Indiegogo

What makes this device unique is the built-in projector that can beam current time and a number of notifications to the wearer's hand.
Samsung, Under Armour to work together on the iWatch killer?

Samsung, Under Armour to work together on the iWatch killer?

Under Armour CEO Kelvin Plank and Samsung's Lee Jay-yong have met earlier this month to devise a strategy against Apple and Nike's joint wearable products.
WeChat

WeChat launches wearables platform in China

The company offers an API that aims to become the de facto wearable OS in China, providing a frictionless experience to wearable device users.
LifeTip is a no-skin-contact heart monitor

LifeTip is a no-skin-contact heart monitor

The device is able to detect arrhythmias and other heart conditions, and if necessary, immediately send alerts using a Bluetooth-paired smartphone.
Sensoria

Sensoria secures $5 million first investment round from Italy’s Reply SpA

Formerly known as Heapsylon, Sensoria makes smart mobile-capable products and a platform that enables other companies to create their own smart wearables.