STEALTH MODE
We’ve picked five wearable tech finds that rely on hidden talents and hint at what’s possible when style and technology sit side by side.
HiSmart by Lepow: Available in black or cognac leather with sleek interior pockets, this convertible carry-all ($249) goes from shoulder bag to backpack while allowing its wearer to make and answer calls, record voice memos, snap pictures, listen to music and pin locations so you never forget, say, where the car is parked. During a successful crowdfunding campaign this spring, the bag hit its goal in under 30 hours and went on to raise more than $278,000. http://hismart.us
Netatmo June: What looks like a go-with-just-about-anything leather wrap bracelet is really a skin-saver in disguise. Arm yourself with one ($129) to track UV intensity in real time and receive iPhone alerts about current sun exposure. Customized SPF recommendations based on your data shed light on the best ways to protect your skin. http://bit.ly/1Gk7wu7
Looksee: An e-ink display and Bluetooth connectivity mean the forthcoming cuff — its Kickstarter launched this week — is completely customizable and can flaunt one-of-a-kind designs just as easily as it can show maps, boarding passes or other crucial information. www.lookseelabs.com
Aviator Bomber: The latest from Ministry of Supply, whose Fillmore Street outpost opened its doors earlier this year, this men’s jacket ($278) is oh-so-summer in San Francisco, thanks to a combination of understated style and a high-tech approach to design that includes body mapping and photogrammetric strain analysis to determine where to include the most stretch in the garment and laser-drilled holes for ventilation in all the right places. http://bit.ly/1EVPJdz
DrumPants: It would be easy to overlook this undercover one-man percussion kit ($179 and up), and that’s precisely the point. Worn inside clothing or shoes, the series of drum triggers create sound on impact and connects to hundreds of music apps via Bluetooth. Along with making music on the fly look easy, the system can also work as a controller for video games. www.drumpants.com