Wearables stories - Page 3
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IDTechEx: the role of emerging tech in fighting COVID-19
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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healthtech
2020 will go down in history for the year of the global pandemic, but also for the rise of innovative digital technologies.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Sense
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
This year, Fitbit surprised its fanbase with a brand new watch, the Fitbit Sense. Is it any better than the Versa 2 or 3? Is it worth the new, hefty price tag?.
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Global study to discover if wearables data can predict COVID-19
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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wearables
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fitbit
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mental health
Can wearable tech predict COVID-19? Researchers from the University of Sydney join a global project to find out.
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Renesas & Altran develop social distancing wearable
Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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wearables
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renesas
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covid-19
Renesas and Altran have come up with a wearable solution that helps people maintain social distancing - all in the form factor of a wristwatch.
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Jabra adds wireless charging to 75t earbud range
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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digital entertainment
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wearables
Jabra releases wireless charging variants for Elite Active 75t and Elite 75t earbuds, providing practical and convenient charging options.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Inspire 2
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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gaming
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digital signage
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reviews
Fitbit’s range of smart watches and fitness trackers is now so broad that you could say there’s something for everyone.
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Wearable sensor industry worth $2.5 billion in 2020
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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wearables
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idtechex
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covid-19
The wearable sensor industry is set to reach $2.5bn by 2020, despite economic challenges caused by COVID-19, says IDTechEX.
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Hands-on review: The Huawei Watch Fit needs a better workout
Mon, 28th Sep 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Huawei's new Watch Fit falls short on design and functionality, making it a tough competitor against Fitbit and Apple.
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Hands-on review: The Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Although the WF-1000XM3s came out in 2019, they’re still available for purchase - and there's a good reason why they're so popular.
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Fitbit's new products want to help manage your stress levels
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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displays & projectors
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digital signage
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fitbit
Fitbit unveils new smartwatches, including the advanced Fitbit Sense with stress management and heart rate monitoring capabilities.
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OPPO Watch debuts featuring a 'world-first' 3D hyperboloid screen
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
With OPPO’s growing reputation for style, reliability and innovation, I confidently think they’re onto a winner.
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Research: Wearables market to grow by 137% by 2024
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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wearables
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idc
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globaldata
COVID-19 has bolstered the global wearables market, driving increased usage and innovation in disease tracking and patient monitoring, according to GlobalData.
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Signet rolls out Zebra industrial wearables across warehouse operations
Fri, 31st Jul 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
Zebra Technologies and Signet have partnered to release wearable technology solutions to improve worker productivity and lower operational costs.
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Research: The convergence of medtech and wearables
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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healthtech
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medical tech
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market research
IDTechEx has released research that looks at the growth of the wearables market and the growing innovation in health and medical technologies.
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Wearables market sees 29.7% growth, driven by hearables
Fri, 29th May 2020
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personal computing devices
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wearables
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samsung
The growth in Q1 2020 was fuelled by new product launches from market leaders as well as increased perceived utility as people set up offices at home.
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New wearable devices to diagnose medical conditions such as preeclampsia, epilepsy and heart attacks
Tue, 26th May 2020
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healthtech
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wearables
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fitbit
New wearables are set to diagnose medical conditions such as preeclampsia and heart attacks, says the University of South Australia.
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Fitbit begins study to determine if devices can detect heart irregularities
Fri, 8th May 2020
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wearables
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fitbit
Fitbit launches the Heart Study, aiming to enrol thousands to test if its wearables can detect atrial fibrillation, potentially revolutionising early detection.
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Google’s Fitbit acquisition under scrutiny
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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personal computing devices
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wearables
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apple
Despite economic issues, the wearables market is growing, Futuresource Consulting claims. Amongst this, Google inches closer to swallowing Fitbit.
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82% growth in Q4 2019 indicates growing appetite for wearables
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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personal computing devices
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wearables
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samsung
IDC reports the popularity of hearables was behind the unprecedented growth – the headphones and ear pods market captured 55.3% of the entire market.
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Nanotech brings tough, flexible sensor to life
Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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wearables
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emerging technology
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3d printing
Engineers at the University of Waterloo have created a silicone/graphene material that can act as a sensor for wearable technologies.