Once described as an innovation that would turn the technology industry on its head, Google Glass has failed to ignite the same enthusiasm amongst consumers. In response, sales of the wearable gadget have been halted. But what led to the failure of Google's high-tech moonshot?

Wearables perform various different functions, all embedded into everyday products like watches and shoes. So, should they be positioned as tech or jewellery in-store? Marketing professors Michael Solomon, Marzena Nieroda and Mona Mrad spoke to salespeople at major UK retailers to find out.

We’re now constantly connected – the average person checks their phone 150 times a day – but it’s an unwanted burden for many. Canvas8 spoke with cyborg anthropologist Amber Case, author of Calm Technology, to understand the importance of designing tech that respects people’s limited attention.

With hundreds of health tracking wearables on the market, people want tech that can be seamlessly incorporated into their everyday lives. L’Oréal’s UV Sense is an ultraviolet ray tracking device, which shows how even the most discrete wearables have the ability to influence people's behaviour.