[New] Key Opportunity - Telehealth physical therapy platforms represent the highest-growth opportunity, with CMS extended reimbursements, AI-guided exercise programs, and wearable motion-tracking technologies enabling scalable, geographically unrestricted access beyond traditional clinic networks.
Persistence Market Research
[New] Apple is planning to release its first AI-focused wearable - a pair of camera-equipped AirPods - in late 2027.
Fortune
[New] The older Apple Watch variants may not support some of the latest watchOS features and health sensors, or they may run into battery issues well before they reach five years of use, but they will still offer a basic wearable experience, including support for health tracking, notifications, and apps.
BGR
Near-eye display shipments, mostly adopted in wearable XR (extended reality) devices such as VR headsets and AR smartglasses, will be rising in the coming years and reach near 60 million by 2030.
Omdia
North America is expected to witness the highest growth rate of 22.1% due to the widespread adoption of advanced consumer electronics, such as smartphones and wearable devices, which rely heavily on wireless charging technologies.
Polaris
Asia-Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth due to large-scale textile manufacturing ecosystems and increasing smart wearable demand in China, Japan, South Korea, and India.
openpr
Global wearable device shipments are expected to reach 614 million units in 2026, up from 591 million in 2025.
Sahha
In 2026, earwear is expected to ship 382.40 million units (382,400 in 1,000 s), taking 39.33% of total wearable shipments.
Bayelsa Watch
Wearable ultrasound technology has the potential to enable continuous prenatal monitoring and improve pregnancy outcomes in ways that were previously not possible.
SciTechDaily
Sophisticated Neural Interfaces: Neural interfaces that include BCI/BI and BMI such as implants or wearable electronics remain areas that has made numerous application opportunities for BCIs to beb discovered.
PubMed Central (PMC)
Qualcomm's secret weapon here could be its ability to scale through industry partnerships - notably with partners like Samsung, Motorola, Xiaomi, and Google - so be on the lookout for announcements that focus on Snapdragon Wear Elite adoption by popular and disruptive wearable device brands.
Futurum
Rising investments in wearable technologies, expanding adoption of remote patient monitoring systems, and advancements in nanotechnology-based fibers are strengthening commercialization opportunities globally.
openpr
The Amazfit Bip 6 might not be a high-fashion accessory, nor is it the most feature-rich wearable by any means, but it is more than adequate for tracking workouts and chasing fitness goals.
BGR
The next wave - Apple's rumored lighter smart-glasses, Meta's Orion successor, and a class of medical-specific HMDs - will be wearable for full clinical shifts.
VR Vision
Wearable robotic exoskeletons are expected to comprise a multi-billion dollar industry, with strong adoption in 2026 and beyond.
The Exoskeleton Store
More than 80% of premium smartphones will have agentic AI capabilities by 2027, while a similar proportion of so-called wearable devices are on track to be AI-enabled by 2032.
theregister
In 2026, mental health support is expected to become embedded into everyday life through workplaces, schools, apps, wearable technology, pharmacies, and community programs.
campbellhealthsolution.org
Last updated: 29 June 2026
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