Global Scans · Wearables · Weekly Summary

• Apple reportedly plans to introduce smart glasses and AirPods with cameras by 2027, focusing on wearable tech and augmented reality. Mint
• In 2025, mobile app developers will have more opportunities to create apps that work harmoniously with wearable devices and smart technologies, delivering a unified experience across all user touchpoints. Jackrabbit Mobile
• In the UK, monitoring technology in social care could save 1.2bn, while the NHS is fully embracing digital healthtech and has announced plans to roll out smart watches and wearable tech to help patients monitor their health, while contributing to NHS net zero targets. Sustainable Femtech Network
• In 2024, we can expect to see advancements in AI, telemedicine, and wearable devices that will revolutionize healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Health
• From personalized healthcare and augmented reality to smart clothing and brain-computer interfaces, the next generation of wearables will redefine how we interact with technology and the world around us. 9meters
• Worldwide wearable device shipments are forecast to grow 6.1% year over year in 2024 to 537.9 million units according to new data from the International Data Corporation Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Silicon UK
• By utilizing a strategy encompassing smart glasses and mobile devices, Samsung could enhance AR adoption among users without advanced wearable technology. XR Today
• In healthcare, AI-driven diagnostics, telemedicine, and wearable health monitors will make personalized healthcare more accessible to people worldwide. Bombay Softwares
• According to the latest BCC Research study, the demand for Wearable Medical Devices: Technologies and Global Markets is estimated to grow from $45.0 billion in 2024 to $151.8 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate of 27.5% from 2024 through 2029. BCC Research LLC
• Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a rapidly growing global problem, and it is expected to worsen with the production of new kinds of flexible electronics for robotics, wearable devices, health monitors, and other new applications, including single-use devices. Engineers Ireland
• Global Sources Mobile Electronics A showcase of the latest mobile devices, smart wearables, AR/VR tech, and energy storage solutions will take center stage. Gizmochina
• Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a rapidly growing global issue, predicted to increase with the advent of new flexible electronics for robots, wearable gadgets, health monitoring, and other applications, including single-use devices. AZOM
• Wearable AI devices, an industry valued at $180 billion by 2025, have the capacity to monitor health in real-time. I.S. Partners
• IDC expects the launch of more affordable smart rings by incumbent wearable brands during the upcoming festive season in the next few months. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• Integration with Smart Technologies: The integration of robo-advisors with smart technologies, such as voice assistants and wearable devices, will enhance user experience and convenience, making investing even more seamless. Stoic Pulse
• WEARABLES LIKE the Samsung Galaxy Watch will raise awareness of the importance of sleep on health and increase the number of people seeking CPAP therapy. United Publications
• The others segment was projected to attain the highest CAGR of 17.5% from 2024 to 2033, driven by advancements in pet healthcare technology, such as telemedicine and wearable devices, which offer comprehensive and convenient coverage options. Insurance Business
• Data from millions of NHS records could provide a key platform for AI to monitor patients via wearable technology and alert doctors of problems. Sky News
• With advancements in AI, wearables, and patient monitoring, we can expect to see even more significant strides in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes in the coming years. Medriva
• In the following years, insurers will collect data for their customers in real time using IoT devices like sensors and wearables. Astera
• Galaxy Ring could act as a first point of entry to the Galaxy wearable segment for many users, potentially upgrading them to a watch later. counterpoint
• Attacks on data collected by digital medical devices and wearable devices (such as smartwatches) will increase in the coming years, posing additional threats to patient safety. Internationaal
• In 2024, generative AI, particularly large language models, will become a standard feature in wearable technology. TECHVIFY Software

Last updated: 02 December 2024