Wearables are generating scads of ideas from practical fitness trackers like FitBit, to questionable gizmos like Nixie, a drone that lets rock climbers take selfies without risking their lives. Not that I’m devaluing the lives of rock climbers, but with spring approaching, I decided to take stock of some of the latest innovations, including their potential to change our lives.
Industry analyst firm IDC forecasts that in the United States alone, the wearables market will reach 24.3....