Wearables stories - Page 3

2020 will go down in history for the year of the global pandemic, but also for the rise of innovative digital technologies.

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?.

Can wearable tech predict COVID-19? Researchers from the University of Sydney join a global project to find out.

Renesas and Altran have come up with a wearable solution that helps people maintain social distancing - all in the form factor of a wristwatch.

Jabra releases wireless charging variants for Elite Active 75t and Elite 75t earbuds, providing practical and convenient charging options.

Fitbit’s range of smart watches and fitness trackers is now so broad that you could say there’s something for everyone.

The wearable sensor industry is set to reach $2.5bn by 2020, despite economic challenges caused by COVID-19, says IDTechEX.

Huawei's new Watch Fit falls short on design and functionality, making it a tough competitor against Fitbit and Apple.

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.

Fitbit unveils new smartwatches, including the advanced Fitbit Sense with stress management and heart rate monitoring capabilities.

With OPPO’s growing reputation for style, reliability and innovation, I confidently think they’re onto a winner.

COVID-19 has bolstered the global wearables market, driving increased usage and innovation in disease tracking and patient monitoring, according to GlobalData.

Zebra Technologies and Signet have partnered to release wearable technology solutions to improve worker productivity and lower operational costs.

IDTechEx has released research that looks at the growth of the wearables market and the growing innovation in health and medical technologies.

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.

New wearables are set to diagnose medical conditions such as preeclampsia and heart attacks, says the University of South Australia.

Fitbit launches the Heart Study, aiming to enrol thousands to test if its wearables can detect atrial fibrillation, potentially revolutionising early detection.

Despite economic issues, the wearables market is growing, Futuresource Consulting claims. Amongst this, Google inches closer to swallowing Fitbit.

IDC reports the popularity of hearables was behind the unprecedented growth – the headphones and ear pods market captured 55.3% of the entire market.

Engineers at the University of Waterloo have created a silicone/graphene material that can act as a sensor for wearable technologies.