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Kaspersky uncovers multiple vulnerabilities in wearable tracking technology
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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%.
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IDTechEx: the role of emerging tech in fighting COVID-19
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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2020 will go down in history for the year of the global pandemic, but also for the rise of innovative digital technologies.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Sense
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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This year, Fitbit surprised its fanbase with a brand new watch, the Fitbit Sense. Is it any better than the Versa 2 or 3? Is it worth the new, hefty price tag?.
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Global study to discover if wearables data can predict COVID-19
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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Can wearable tech predict COVID-19? Researchers from the University of Sydney join a global project to find out.
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Renesas & Altran develop social distancing wearable
Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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Renesas and Altran have come up with a wearable solution that helps people maintain social distancing - all in the form factor of a wristwatch.
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Jabra adds wireless charging to 75t earbud range
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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Jabra releases wireless charging variants for Elite Active 75t and Elite 75t earbuds, providing practical and convenient charging options.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Inspire 2
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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Fitbit’s range of smart watches and fitness trackers is now so broad that you could say there’s something for everyone.
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Wearable sensor industry worth $2.5 billion in 2020
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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The wearable sensor industry is set to reach $2.5bn by 2020, despite economic challenges caused by COVID-19, says IDTechEX.
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Hands-on review: The Huawei Watch Fit needs a better workout
Mon, 28th Sep 2020
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Huawei's new Watch Fit falls short on design and functionality, making it a tough competitor against Fitbit and Apple.
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Hands-on review: The Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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Although the WF-1000XM3s came out in 2019, they’re still available for purchase - and there's a good reason why they're so popular.
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Fitbit's new products want to help manage your stress levels
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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Fitbit unveils new smartwatches, including the advanced Fitbit Sense with stress management and heart rate monitoring capabilities.
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OPPO Watch debuts featuring a 'world-first' 3D hyperboloid screen
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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With OPPO’s growing reputation for style, reliability and innovation, I confidently think they’re onto a winner.
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Research: Wearables market to grow by 137% by 2024
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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COVID-19 has bolstered the global wearables market, driving increased usage and innovation in disease tracking and patient monitoring, according to GlobalData.
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Signet rolls out Zebra industrial wearables across warehouse operations
Fri, 31st Jul 2020
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Zebra Technologies and Signet have partnered to release wearable technology solutions to improve worker productivity and lower operational costs.
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Research: The convergence of medtech and wearables
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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IDTechEx has released research that looks at the growth of the wearables market and the growing innovation in health and medical technologies.