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Wearables market sees 29.7% growth, driven by hearables
Fri, 29th May 2020
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The growth in Q1 2020 was fuelled by new product launches from market leaders as well as increased perceived utility as people set up offices at home.
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New wearable devices to diagnose medical conditions such as preeclampsia, epilepsy and heart attacks
Tue, 26th May 2020
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New wearables are set to diagnose medical conditions such as preeclampsia and heart attacks, says the University of South Australia.
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Fitbit begins study to determine if devices can detect heart irregularities
Fri, 8th May 2020
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Fitbit's Heart Study to detect AFib with wearables launches, eyeing global health impact.
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Google’s Fitbit acquisition under scrutiny
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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Despite economic issues, the wearables market is growing, Futuresource Consulting claims. Amongst this, Google inches closer to swallowing Fitbit.
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82% growth in Q4 2019 indicates growing appetite for wearables
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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IDC reports the popularity of hearables was behind the unprecedented growth – the headphones and ear pods market captured 55.3% of the entire market.
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Nanotech brings tough, flexible sensor to life
Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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Engineers at the University of Waterloo have created a silicone/graphene material that can act as a sensor for wearable technologies.
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Apple still owns growing wearables market, says GlobalData
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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While many consumers cannot afford the latest Apple Watch, there is an untapped demand for cheaper smartwatches.
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Wearable payment options sweeping Australia
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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New research from Bankwest shows that having the option to pay with wearable tech is becoming more appealing than ever.
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Vodafone to launch eSIMs for devices and wearables
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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Vodafone set to roll out eSIMs, advancing 5G wearables and dual-SIM tech.
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Hands-on review: Apple Watch series 5 (Cellular)
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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No more attaching the phone to your bicep on runs, no more holding the phone on the dance floor because your skinny jeans are too skinny.
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Booming wearables market driven by construction industry, research finds
Thu, 26th Dec 2019
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The wearable tech industry, which is set to reach $54 billion by 2023, offers a significant opportunity for the construction industry.
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Momentum across APAC drives wearable band market as Fitbit falters
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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Asia Pacific drives 65% surge in wearable band market.
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Cellular Apple Watch Series 5 available from Spark today
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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For $12.99 a month, the One Number Wearable Plan lets users share their primary plan’s minutes and texts and get unlimited data on the watch through an e-sim.
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Gartner: Wearable device spending to total US$52 billion in 2020
Wed, 6th Nov 2019
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Wearable tech spending to hit $52bn, rising 27% in 2020, Gartner forecasts.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Versa 2 upgrades battery life, display, and adds Alexa
Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
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We look at whether it holds up as the all-day companion for the modern tech-savvy consumer – and that’s a space it does really well in.
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New tech makes up 25% of US$1.7 trillion consumer spending
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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Consumer spending on technology is forecast to reach US$1.69 trillion in 2019 with a quarter coming from emerging technologies such as VR/AR.
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The rise and rise of ‘hearables’, as told by IDC
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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Wearable tech soars with 67.7m units shipped; hearables lead with 46.9% market share.
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IDC: Earwear and watches driving wearables market
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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Smartwatches and ear-worn devices will account for more than 70% of the 200 million wearables shipped by 2023.
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A detailed look at the global wearables market
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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ResearchAndMarkets.com released a new report, providing a comprehensive examination of the state of the wearables market for the next five years.
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IDC: Earwear and watches expected to drive wearables market
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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Smartwatches to lead wearable market's growth to 302.3m units by 2023, IDC forecasts.
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watchOS 6 preview brings Watch-only apps, new faces, and features
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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Apple has unveiled watchOS 6, offering new health and fitness tools, dynamic watch faces, and access to the App Store on Apple Watch.
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Smartwatches drive wearables market, up 55%
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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Ongoing demand fuels a strong growth trajectory for wearable devices in Q1 2019 with wrist-worn and ear-worn leading the market, according to IDC.
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Bose releases sunglasses/headphone combo
Wed, 29th May 2019
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With a proprietary open-ear design and micro-acoustics it allows for voice control and personal audio without loss of privacy.
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Hands-on review: Is the Apple Watch 4 worth the price?
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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Apple’s flagship wearable device, the Apple Watch, is generally touted as the gold standard for what wearables should be able to achieve today.