Tag: wearables
How wearables are changing the way we live and work
Wearables is a market covering a wide range of applications, from health and wellness, smart mouthguards, to virtual reality headsets. Offering many benefits to different technology sectors, wearable technology could […]
Covid-19 leads to 20% growth in smartwatches, claims study
The global COVID-19 pandemic has made more people aware of their health, fitness and well-being, and the smart wearables market is reaping the rewards, according to the latest report by […]
Demand for wearables to increase 24% this year
Demand for wearables (including smartwatches and fitness trackers) remained robust during the pandemic and will grow by 24% to 239 million units worldwide in 2021, according to market analyst company […]
Spending on health and fitness apps rose 50% in 2020
Consumers turned to digital platforms for their fitness needs driving remarkable growth in the industry in 2020. According to the research data analyzed and published by Comprar Acciones, worldwide consumer spending on health […]
Nudge wristband could help prevent COVID-19 transmission
A British company has launched a wristband that trains people to stop touching their face, a common transmission route for COVID-19. The Nudge wristband uses behavioural science and artificial intelligence […]
Apple launches Fitness+, new smartwatches: what the critics say
Last night Apple unveiled a new personalised workout subscription service, Apple Fitness+, alongside new sixth-generation Apple Watch smartwatches and new iPads…. Fitness+ will initially launch in six countries including the […]
Wearable devices sales to grow 26% in 2019, says Gartner
Gartner Inc. forecasts that worldwide shipments of wearable devices will reach 225 million in 2019, an increase of 25.8 per cent from 2018. End-user spending on wearable devices is forecast to […]
Fossil launches £249 smartwatch on Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform
Watch brand Fossil has announced its latest addition to its wearables line-up, the Fossil Sport Smartwatch. Based on the recently launched Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform and the newly redesigned […]
August launches SWB200 smart activity and fitness tracker for £54.95
August launches affordable, app enabled fitness tracker wristband with OLED display, notifications and 30-day battery life Accurately tracks daily activity including steps, distance, heart rate, blood oxygen, calories burnt and […]
Twinery introduces NOVA, first machine-washable, self-illuminating jacket for runners
Twinery, the innovation arm of MAS Holdings, has announced the launch of NOVA – the first high visibility jacket with on-demand illumination, designed specifically for runners and outdoor enthusiasts. This […]
