Wearables stories - Page 2
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Global shipments of wearable devices to rebound in 2023: IDC
Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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analyst report
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After the market's first-ever contraction in 2022, global shipments of wearables are to reach 442.7 million devices this year, growing 6.3% year over year.
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Forecasted 15% CAGR for Wearable Bands Market during 2023-33
Wed, 25th Jan 2023
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wearables
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fitness tracker
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bluetooth
The industry will grow from its expected USD $42.09 billion market share in 2023 to an estimated USD $170.31 billion market share by 2033.
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Global wearable tech market continues to grow at notable rate
Tue, 10th Jan 2023
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iot
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wearables
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growth
The global wearable technology market is estimated to be US$113.2 billion in 2021 and reach US$283.01 billion in 2027, registering a CAGR of 16.50%.
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Near Field Communication to reach US$46 billion by 2027
Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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cx
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martech
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iot
The global near-field communication market was US$17,875 million in 2020 and will be US$46,781 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 14.8% from 2021 to 2027.
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Wearables growth to stall as macroeconomic pressures continue
Wed, 28th Dec 2022
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personal computing devices
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idc
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wearables
The downturn in 2022 was brought on by difficult year-over-year comparisons following the market's dramatic growth during the first two years of the pandemic.
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FMI states IoT device management market to grow at CAGR of 24.4%
Fri, 23rd Dec 2022
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risk & compliance
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iot
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sales
Sales are expected to be driven by the development of IoT networks and systems, concerns regarding network security and the need to track health.
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Wearable sensors market expanding into healthcare monitoring
Thu, 13th Oct 2022
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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vr
Despite its origin in simple step counting, the market for wearable sensors is expanding into the more complex arena of health monitoring.
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IDC data shows significant decline in wearable tech shipments
Tue, 20th Sep 2022
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supply chain systems
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personal computing devices
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wearables
New research from IDC through IDC Tracker has revealed the wearable technology market has faced a challenging second quarter.
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New range of Samsung Smart Watches announced with health focus
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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smartphones
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cloud services
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samsung
Samsung has announced new additions to its SmartWatch portfolio, with the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro to be released in late August.
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Hands-on review: Panasonic SC-GN01E Wearable Speaker
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Introducing the Panasonic SC-GN01E Wearable Speaker, a game-changer for gamers seeking immersive sound without the discomfort of headphones.
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Kaspersky uncovers multiple vulnerabilities in wearable tracking technology
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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telehealth
Kaspersky finds 33 vulnerabilities in protocol for transmitting data from wearable devices, including 18 critical ones in 2021 alone.
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Wearables market to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, lead by sports and fitness trackers
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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abi research
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e-waste
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wearables
Wearable shipments are predicted to continue rising, with the global market projected to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, a growth increase of 13.2%.
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COVID-19 pandemic to fuel wearables, wireless growth in 2022
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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wearables
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headsets
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abi research
2022 will see pandemic-fuelled growth continue for wearables and wireless headsets, according to ABI Research.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Luxe, my favourite fitbit tracker to date
Mon, 11th Oct 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Fitbit Luxe: A sleek and stylish fitness tracker that combines fashion and functionality, perfect for any outfit.
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Wearables shipments on the rise as consumers head back outdoors - IDC
Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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wearables
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idc
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shipments
Wearables remain popular as consumers focus on exercise and health, with a 32.3% increase in shipments in Q2 2021, according to IDC.
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Fitbit extends health partnership
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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partner programmes
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healthtech
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wearables
Fitbit and Diabetes New Zealand have announced an extension to their multi-year partnership, are five years of doing business together.
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TCL's NXTWEAR G Smart Glasses bring home theatre direct to your eyeballs
Thu, 12th Aug 2021
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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smart glasses
If you thought you’d seen the last of wearables like Google Glass and its ilk, consumer electronics company TCL wants to have the last laugh.
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Global wearables market fuelled by smaller companies and new tech
Fri, 28th May 2021
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personal computing devices
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wearables
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samsung
The appetite for wearable devices remained strong in the first quarter of 2021 (1Q21) even as volumes retreated from record fourth quarter levels, IDC finds.
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Ministry of Health trials wearable devices to help detect COVID-19
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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healthtech
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wearables
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ministry of health
Ministry of Health trials wearable devices at border to detect COVID-19. App, Elarm, monitors heart rate and notifies users of early physiological changes.
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Consumer demand boosts wearable device market growth
Wed, 17th Mar 2021
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personal computing devices
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idc
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wearables
IDC states worldwide shipments of wearable devices reached 153.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, a year-over-year increase of 27.2%.