Wearables stories - Page 5

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

Apple’s flagship wearable device, the Apple Watch, is generally touted as the gold standard for what wearables should be able to achieve today.

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Wristbands are set to lose their dominance as hearables and industrial applications keep the wearables market moving forward.

The wearables category continues to evolve and grow, with global shipments of wearable devices forecasted to reach 189 million units by 2022.

Apple, Xiaomi, and Huawei lead the booming wearables sector, with a 31.4% growth in 4Q18. Ear-worn devices spearhead this surge, jumping 66.4%.

The fitness industry is embracing tech innovations like wearables, apps, and digital displays to enhance workouts and connect with members in new ways.

A stick-on patch is all you need to monitor your fitness levels, hydration, heart rate, and even your sun exposure.

A market that has stuttered in the past now has a bright forecast as adoption of wearable technology continues to thrive.

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Gartner says shipments of wearables will reach 225 million in 2019, with spending hitting US$42b, with smartwatches still taking the lion’s share.

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Apple’s share of the market continues to grow along with Chinese competitors Xiaomi and Huawei. Fitbit still in decline.

Fitbit Versa introduces new capabilities to its lifestyle smartwatches including female health tracking and Fitbit Pay integration.

There is significant opportunity for growth in clinically validated, yet user-friendly wearables to aid individuals manage such ailments.

The worldwide wearables market is forecast to ship 124.9 million units by the end of 2018, up 8.2% from the prior year.

Wearable device shipments grew by only 1.2% in Q1 2018 as declines in basic wearables offset gains in smart wearables from brands like Apple and Fitbit.

Canalys says wearable band shipments grew 35 percent from the year before with a two horse race at the front & fierce competition behind.

The vivoactive 3 is equipped with a ton other features that make it a powerful companion for tracking fitness.

It’s been hyped about for years, but according to IDC smartwatches are finally beginning to make an impact on the wearables market.