Your Body Heat Could Power the Next Generation of Wearables
Thermoelectric generators probably won’t eliminate the charger for your Apple Watch, but for smaller, screenless wearables, the heat constantly escaping from your skin could fundamentally change how we power our devices.
Via Gizmodo
Over the past decade, wearable electronics have become part of our everyday attire, seemingly as essential as any belt, pair of shoes, or favorite pair of socks. Smart rings track sleep and other health vitals, as do smart watches, while wireless earbuds and smart glasses serve as digital eyes and ears for new AI assistants.
The wearables market is also growing rapidly, with market analysis firm IDC putting the total wearable shipments in the first quarter of 2026 at just…
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