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Spark launches eSIM compatibility - but there's a catch
Wed, 1st May 2019
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Spark NZ leads with eSIM tech, bids farewell to plastic SIMs; restrictions apply.
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IDC: Innovative wearable use cases drive double-digit growth
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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Wristbands are set to lose their dominance as hearables and industrial applications keep the wearables market moving forward.
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Fitbit launches four new wearables, new paid service
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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The wearables category continues to evolve and grow, with global shipments of wearable devices forecasted to reach 189 million units by 2022.
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Apple, Xiaomi, and Huawei dominate surging wearables market
Wed, 6th Mar 2019
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Wearable tech market soars 31.4% with ear devices leading.
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How technology is changing the fitness industry
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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Tech revolution invades gyms, enhancing workouts with tailored data and interactive displays.
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Graphene and stick-on patches: An alternative take on wearables
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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A stick-on patch is all you need to monitor your fitness levels, hydration, heart rate, and even your sun exposure.
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Wearables market flourishing - fuelled by smartwatches
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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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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Review: Should you buy the Fitbit Charge 3?
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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If you are new the to the world of wearables you might be wondering if Fitbit’s new offering is a good first step. Maybe I can help with that.
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Wearable device market one to... watch
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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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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Gartner’s seven unexpected digital disruptions
Thu, 18th Oct 2018
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CIOs always need to be on the lookout for the next wave of technology. Gartner has outlined seven tech trends that we should keep an eye on.
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Apple still on top as wearables market grows worldwide
Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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Apple’s share of the market continues to grow along with Chinese competitors Xiaomi and Huawei. Fitbit still in decline.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Versa, the perfect fitness lifestyle companion
Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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Fitbit Versa introduces new capabilities to its lifestyle smartwatches including female health tracking and Fitbit Pay integration.
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Medical-Grade tech brings opportunity in wearables market
Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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There is significant opportunity for growth in clinically validated, yet user-friendly wearables to aid individuals manage such ailments.
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IDC - Smartwatches to take the lead as Wearables market grows
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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The worldwide wearables market is forecast to ship 124.9 million units by the end of 2018, up 8.2% from the prior year.
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Why wearable device shipments slowed in Q1 2018
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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Wearables market slows; smart tech triumphs as fashion takes on tech with health tracking.
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Wearables market showing no wear as smartwatches drive growth
Thu, 24th May 2018
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Canalys says wearable band shipments grew 35 percent from the year before with a two horse race at the front & fierce competition behind.
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Hands-on review: The smartwatch for semi-serious fitness buffs
Mon, 14th May 2018
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The vivoactive 3 is equipped with a ton other features that make it a powerful companion for tracking fitness.
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Smartwatches forecast to dominate wearables market by 2022
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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It’s been hyped about for years, but according to IDC smartwatches are finally beginning to make an impact on the wearables market.
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Apple wrests control of record-breaking wearables market
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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The worldwide wearables market continued its upward trajectory in the final quarter of 2017 with full year shipment volumes reaching new records.
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Apple Watch 2017 shipments up by over 50% - Canalys
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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Q4 2017 shipments grew by more than 32% over Q4 2016, the highest ever number of shipments in a single quarter for any wearable vendor.
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Innovative bladder sensor scoops Callaghan’s wearable tech award
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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The C-Prize aimed to encourage people to push the boundaries of what’s possible through technology, and solve real-world challenges.
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Number of APAC manufacturers with ‘smart factories’ to triple by 2022
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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In a world-leading effort, almost half of APAC manufacturers will have fully connected factories by 2022 with tech use among them expected to surge.
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No sign of wear in the wearables market with double digit growth
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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IDC forecasts vendors will ship a total of 121.7 million wearable devices this year alone, a whopping 16.6 percent increase last year's efforts.
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IDC says basic wearables are declining while smartwatches surge
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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While basic wearables declined 0.9 percent during the quarter, smartwatches skyrocketed 60.9 percent - a trend that is expected to continue.