Wearables stories - Page 7
Consumers 'bored' of smartwatches and fitness trackers
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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fitness
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wearables
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gartner
Nearly 30% of smartwatches are abandoned because people find them useless or get bored, says Gartner's 2016 Personal Technologies survey.
Fitbit still on top in wearables market, Apple's 'aging lineup' sees decline
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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personal computing devices
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wearables
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samsung
Wearables market sees 3.1% growth in Q3, with fitness trackers leading the way, accounting for 85% of the market.
Outlook not great for Fitbit, despite revamp
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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fitbit
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Fitbit's growth has slowed, with shares plummeting 31% after lowering its guidance for Q4 revenue growth to just 2-5%.
Late quarter drive from Apple sees significant growth in smart watch market
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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personal computing devices
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wearables
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canalys
Apple Watch shipments drive significant growth in global smart watch market, with 2.8 million units shipped in Q3 2016.
New survey ‘disappointing’ for Fitbit as Kiwis vote on their favourite electronics
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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personal computing devices
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wearables
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samsung
Apple and Samsung remain on top, while LG, Panasonic, Sony and The Warehouse's Veon proving popular with Kiwi consumers.
2017 and beyond: What it looks like for IT
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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storage
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Gartner's latest report unveils groundbreaking IT trends for 2017 and beyond, reshaping industries with digital innovation.
Is Fitbit’s Charge 2 its best tracker to date?
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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wearables
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fitbit
I highly recommend it for those looking to get more out of their fitness trackers, but don't to step into the world of a smart watch just yet.
NZ wearables shipments declining & Kiwis are 'over the hype', says IDC
Fri, 30th Sep 2016
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wearables
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analyst report
New research from IDC suggests that there's a disconnect between the growing wearables market and Kiwi consumers who may already be over the hype.
Hands-on review: Xiaomi Mi Band 2 - advanced tech for peanuts
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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gaming
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reviews
With the million and one wearables out there, why does the Mi Band 2 make so much sense, one that I’m happy to say is my smartwatch of choice?.
Apple Watch gets a healthy face lift
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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personal computing devices
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apple
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wearables
Apple Watch Series 2 debuts with health prowess: new swim-proof design, GPS for workouts, and dazzlingly bright screen.
Fitbit’s dominance in wearables market remains unchallenged, Apple suffers decline
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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personal computing devices
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fitbit
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wearables
Fitbit’s dominance over the global market remains unchallenged, as the company’s name becomes synonymous with fitness bands.
Is Australian demand for enterprise applications wavering?
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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gartner
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cloud services
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wearables
Aussie firms grapple with app fatigue as demand for mobile enterprise solutions endures, says Gartner at Sydney summit.
Five technologies ready to disrupt your business
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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iot
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ar, vr & metaverse
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wearables
Personal technologies are set to have a major impact on every business across the globe, according to Gartner.
Wearables' steady growth will reach 213.6 million shipments by 2020
Thu, 16th Jun 2016
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wearables
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idc
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analyst report
IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker forecasts continued growth in wearables: 213.6 million unit shipments by 2020.
The world of wearables: Users want panic buttons and location trackers
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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ericsson
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wearables
The most desired wearables right now are the Panic/SOS button, smart watch and the location tracker, an Ericsson ConsumerLab report says.
The smartwatch shoot-out: Which one should you choose?
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
With every smartphone maker and their dog launching a smartwatch, many are scratching their heads, wondering which to buy.
Wearables in the classroom - it's all the rage
Thu, 26th May 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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technology in the classroom
Schools worldwide are adopting wearables like smartwatches and VR headsets to enhance learning, with the market projected to surpass USD $6 billion by 2020.
Fitbit still dominates growing wearables market
Tue, 17th May 2016
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wearables
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idc
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analyst report
The International Data Corporation releases data from Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker showing a 67.2% increase in wearables shipments.
Did you hear? Classroom wearables are where it's at
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
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technavio
Wearables in the classroom are becoming the norm, as educators around the world adopt new tools and technologies to aid learning.
Wearables a security risk, says Centrify
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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wearables
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centrify
New research warns of security risks in the enterprise with the increasing use of wearables, as two thirds of owners use no login protection.