There is concern that acquiring Fitbit’s user data will strengthen Google’s position in targeted advertising.

Irish business leaders give their take on the influential innovations, ideas and tech that shaped the decade.

It’s easy to get carried away.

Heading to the gym is a lot easier when you look and feel good.

The company’s new smartwatch will officially go on sale Friday.

Playertek thinks it can help everyone train like a pro.

It’s thinking more about functionality instead of style.

New wearable tech gadgets can work a little too well for some.

The chip developer just received a $40 million funding boost – and it has got big growth plans.

The device will be powered by Intel as it plans to market the device to hospitals as well as other workplaces.

Google wants to take over the smartwatch industry with Android Wear, but is the Moto 360 the device that kickstarts this process?

It’s expected that Apple’s answer to the smartwatch will be released in the spring, instead of February as was first expected.

The company also announced a Bluetooth necklace which vibrates when you receive calls and notifications (if that’s the kind of product you’re looking for).

Shipments of the device, which is expected to be released in October, is estimated to total between 10 million and 15 million units by the end of 2014.

The Simband is a wearable device which uses numerous sensors to track information like heart rate, movement, body temperature and other metrics on a continuous basis.

Although they’re in limited supply, and will still set you back $1,500.

The store also has a “learning center” which aims to educate those who aren’t familiar with smartwatches and activity trackers.

And just to make things more complicated, you will need to be based in the US and have $1,500 to get one.

The airline’s staff will use Google Glass or a Sony Smartwatch 2 to help give passengers a personalised experience when they are checking-in.

The wearable device is being used by police officers to see if it has any use in law enforcement.

The book and wearable vest uses sensors and can trigger feedback based on the protagonist’s emotional or physical state.

The company is currently testing prototypes contact lenses that can measure glucose levels in tears.

The growing use of embedded wearable devices is spawning a massive industry geared to fitness, health and other goals.

The Smarty Ring lets you control your phone and receive updates on your finger.

The wig could help people navigate their surroundings, alert them to new messages, and check blood pressure.

It’s the Jawbone Up v the FitBit. And it’s live.