The internet has been abuzz with the latest rumors to spill forth from Cuptertino. In a New York Times article on wearable tech it was reported that Apple is currently internally testing a curved glass iPod with integrated Siri voice-activated controls. This would allow the device to be worn on the wrist and communicate with either an iPhone or iPad located somewhere else on the user.

This idea isn’t as far fetched as it sounds. Apple has added the newest version of Bluetooth, version 4.0, to it’s product lineup including the iPhone 4S, the MacBook Air, and the Mac Mini. They are also pushing accessory makers to use the technology in their products. This low power protocol would enable long battery life of satellite tech such as the wrist iPod. The idea of a wearable iPod isn’t new either with the rumor of an “iBangle”, a chic aluminum bracelet, going dating back to 2008.

While wearable technology is an emerging trend, it is quickly shaping up to become the next “big thing”. Apple, as a tech innovator and leader, could be the company to get the right combination of fashion and functionality. They paved the way for MP3 players, Smartphones, and Tablets, and wearable tech might just be the next target in their sights.