The most exciting wearable tech we’ve seen in 2022 so far

From an aviation smartwatch to a headband that lets you move devices with your mind, these wearables are pretty exciting. Check them out in the blog.

Can you believe that 2022 is almost halfway over? At this point in the year, we like to take stock of the impressive gadgets we’ve seen over the past 6 months. And in terms of wearables, the tech has ranged from improved assistive devices to mind-control headsets. They’re the most exciting wearable tech we’ve seen in 2022 so far and we can’t wait to share them with you.

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In their essence, wearable tech gadgets are assistive devices. And thus far in 2022, the assistive abilities have improved by leaps and bounds. Specifically, we love the Envision Glasses, smart glasses that give audio help to visually impaired individuals.

Then, it just doesn’t get any cooler than the MynPlay MynHub. This EEG brainwave headset actually lets you move and operate devices with your mind.

Ready to be amazed? Check out the cool wearables in the list below.

1. The Garmin D2 Mach 1 aviator smartwatch comes with tools that can help you fly a plane. Use it to navigate, get weather reports, and more.

Love flying? The Garmin D2 Mach 1 aviator smartwatch puts advanced flying tools on your wrist, including automatic weather alerts, multi-GNSS support for enhanced GPS accuracy, a moving map, and much more. Even better, its battery lasts for up to 11 days.

Get it for $1,299.99 on the official website.

2. The Envision Glasses help visually impaired individuals learn more about their surroundings through audio feedback.

Make everyday life more accessible with the AI in the Envision Glasses. Designed to aid any visual impairment, these glasses scan text into speech, letting you follow recipes, read notes, and more. And you can even share your point of view with someone else to get opinions on a new style or route.

Get them for $3,394.47 on the official website.

3. The MyndPlay MyndHub brain-training wearable lets you move and control devices with the power of your mind—yes, really.

Get those Jedi mind-control powers you’ve always dreamed of with the MyndPlay MyndHub brain-training wearable. It lets you power, control, and even move devices using your mind. Of course, you’ll have to wear an EEG brainwave headset, and your device will have other gadgets plugged into it. But with tech this mind bending, it’s definitely one of the most exciting wearables we’ve seen in 2022 so far.

This gadget is coming soon, and its price is TBA. Learn more about it on Kickstarter.

4. The Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones with ANC combine noise cancellation with a wearable air purifier, making city walks healthy and peaceful.

Breathe healthier air with the Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones with ANC. These headphones are pretty futuristic, combining noise-canceling headphones and a wearable air purifier. The air purifier removes city fumes and pollution while the audio tech is immersive.

This gadget is coming soon, and its price is TBA. Visit the official website to sign up for updates.

5. The Eargo 5 customizable hearing aids calibrate to your hearing in the comfort of your home, helping you avoid waiting rooms.

We’ve all seen hearing aids before, but what makes the Eargo 5 customizable hearing aids special is their hearing test. It tunes the hearing aid to your unique sense of hearing at the touch of a button. Nearly invisible, these hearing aids are also rechargeable.

Get them for $2,450 on the official website.

6. The Suunto 9 Peak Full Titanium Black tough GPS watch is one of the artsiest yet capable smartwatches we’ve seen in 2022.

Not crazy about wearing a bulky smartwatch on your wrist? We hear you, and recommend the Suunto 9 Peak Full Titanium Black tough GPS watch. This smartwatch is slim, sleek, and beautiful, and has a Good Design award from The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design. What’s more, it’s as suitable for sports as it is for the office.

This gadget is priced at $1,099 on the official website for a list.

7. The Reviiv Knee+ joint pain reliever actually eases chronic discomfort with LED and next-gen laser light therapy.

If your old football knee injury flares up every now and then, the Reviiv Knee+ joint pain reliever can finally offer you relief. It delivers a medical-grade laser technology, reducing inflammation and aiding your body’s healing process.

Preorder it for $279 on the official website.

8. The AirPoint Mouse works as both a wearable and desktop mouse, helping you take work presentations to the next level.

Get more use from your mouse when it’s the AirPoint Mouse. In its wearable form, it lets you control your presentations with air gestures. Then, as a desktop mouse, it keeps you productive and tracks on most surfaces.

This gadget is coming soon to Kickstarter and is priced at $199.

9. The OPPO Air Glass AR eyewear accesses information faster than you can reach for your phone with its 4 user interactions.

Instead of opening your phone and searching for the app you want, the OPPO Air Glass AR eyewear accesses information via your voice, touch, motion, and head movement. It even has preinstalled apps like Calendar, Weather, Health, and more.

This gadget is coming soon, and its price is TBA. Visit the official website for more information.

10. The Garmin Forerunner 255 Series GPS smartwatches enhance your morning run and support contactless payments.

Pay for your post-run smoothie and do so much more with the Garmin Forerunner 255 Series GPS smartwatches. Designed for runners, they deliver helpful training and recovery insights, plus a slew of built-in sports apps.

Get them for $349.99 on the official website.

2022 wearables are pretty impressive so far. Really, who would’ve thought a smartwatch could help you fly a plane? It’s all pretty amazing, and we can’t wait to see what these have in store for the 2nd half of the year.

What kind of wearables would you like to see in 2022 and beyond? Let us know in the comments.

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