Following the announcement of the Apple Watch, many are wondering how they as consumers can keep up in the ever-changing wearable technology industry. Over the past decade, this field has advanced by leaps and bounds from a development as simple as a virtual pedometer to one as complex as a miniature computer able to be worn as a watch. As the top companies continue to vie for the spot of most revered and most fashionable piece of equipment, many are wondering where the industry will move next. Will wearable technology soon become the norm for people of all ages? For a more thorough timeline on the evolution of wearable technology, check out the infographic below:

Graphic provided by ShoreTel, Inc.