Wearables stories - Page 4

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.

While many consumers cannot afford the latest Apple Watch, there is an untapped demand for cheaper smartwatches.

New research from Bankwest shows that having the option to pay with wearable tech is becoming more appealing than ever.

Vodafone is set to roll out eSIMs for devices and wearables in 2020, enhancing connectivity and paving the way for advanced 5G-enabled features.

No more attaching the phone to your bicep on runs, no more holding the phone on the dance floor because your skinny jeans are too skinny.

The wearable tech industry, which is set to reach $54 billion by 2023, offers a significant opportunity for the construction industry.

Momentum across APAC drives a 65% surge in the wearable band market in Q3 2019, with Xiaomi dominating as Fitbit's market share dips amidst acquisition talks.

For $12.99 a month, the One Number Wearable Plan lets users share their primary plan’s minutes and texts and get unlimited data on the watch through an e-sim.

Gartner forecasts 2020 wearable device spending to reach USD $52 billion, up 27% from 2019, driven by smartwatches and smart clothing.

We look at whether it holds up as the all-day companion for the modern tech-savvy consumer – and that’s a space it does really well in.

Consumer spending on technology is forecast to reach US$1.69 trillion in 2019 with a quarter coming from emerging technologies such as VR/AR.

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.

Smartwatches and ear-worn devices will account for more than 70% of the 200 million wearables shipped by 2023.

ResearchAndMarkets.com released a new report, providing a comprehensive examination of the state of the wearables market for the next five years.

Ear-worn devices and smartwatches are set to dominate the wearables market, which is forecast to reach 302.3 million units by 2023, according to IDC.

Apple has unveiled watchOS 6, offering new health and fitness tools, dynamic watch faces, and access to the App Store on Apple Watch.

Ongoing demand fuels a strong growth trajectory for wearable devices in Q1 2019 with wrist-worn and ear-worn leading the market, according to IDC.

With a proprietary open-ear design and micro-acoustics it allows for voice control and personal audio without loss of privacy.