So many people use technology on the daily! From the phones in their pockets, the computer on their desks, or the cars they drive—it’s everywhere. Have you also noticed technology being worn as well? The types of wearable tech today continue to expand right under our noses. Think Fitbit trackers, smartwatches, Bluetooth headphones and earpieces, and even glasses!
Have you heard of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. These shades aren’t your average eyewear, they have built in cameras, speakers, and utilize Meta AI! This game-changing accessory allows wearers to share their lives and upgrade their style in a new way!
We live in an era where fashion meets function more and more as technology continues to advance and improve. AI glasses and smartwatches can be pricey, but there are ways that you too can try out wearable tech! There are so many ways that you can explore how to design, code, or even 3D-print tech-integrated accessories.
Let’s take a look at some “Easy Ways to Make Your Clothes Smarter Using Tech” shared in an article by Medium. Utilizing block-based coding software like Arduino or MakeCode, here are three great “Wearable Tech” projects you could do at home:
1) A Wrist Step Tracker – build your own light-weight daily step counter
2) LED Wearables – a fusion of fabric and a fashion glow-up
3) Electronic Apparels – a more advanced project to light up your attire
Many of these projects would require materials such as a micro-USB cable, battery holders, a laptop/pc, programming and coding software, wires, and other electronics that may be specific to the project you choose! Want to give it a shot? Check out the link below!
https://medium.com/publiclibrarysg/easy-ways-to-make-your-clothes-smarter-using-tech-learn-to-makeit-a06587036a7b
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