Hearables stories
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Consumer demand boosts wearable device market growth
Wed, 17th Mar 2021
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personal computing devices
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idc
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wearables
IDC states worldwide shipments of wearable devices reached 153.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, a year-over-year increase of 27.2%.
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Futuresource: A look into the new world of communication hardware
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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uc
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contact centre
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headsets
Futuresource Consulting has released a detailed discussion of the way that the changing face of office communication is affecting the headset market.
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Apple still owns growing wearables market, says GlobalData
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
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oculus
While many consumers cannot afford the latest Apple Watch, there is an untapped demand for cheaper smartwatches.
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New, stylish microbuds from Aussie success story
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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digital entertainment
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idc
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digital music
Weighing four grams, BlueAnt’s Pump Air 2 are one of the world’s smallest and lightest true wireless microbuds.
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The rise and rise of ‘hearables’, as told by IDC
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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uc
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
The wearable device market surged by 85.2% in 2Q19, with 'hearables' capturing 46.9% of the market, driven by new products and second-time buyers.
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IDC: Innovative wearable use cases drive double-digit growth
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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iot
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smart home
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healthtech
Wristbands are set to lose their dominance as hearables and industrial applications keep the wearables market moving forward.