Image of a woman with brown hair wearing a dark blue shirt with light blue lines across it.
The Soundshirt uses haptic sensation to convert sound into vibrations.
  • Wearable tech is making live entertainment more inclusive by turning audio into tactile sensations.
  • Some brands are using 5G to power the tech and make shows accessible to people with hearing loss.
  • Because of its low latency and expanding connectivity, more wearables are expected to use 5G.
  • This article is part of "Build IT," a series about digital tech and innovation trends that are disrupting industries.

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