Category: Wearables
Hearables market to grow 30% over next 2 years
Bose Sound Control Hearing Aids A new study by Juniper Research has found that hearables shipments will exceed 200 million units by 2024, up from 165 million in 2022; representing a total growth of 30% over the next two years. The report identified assistive and healthcare-focused hearables segments, typified by Nuheara’s…
Vodafone adds Disney characters to Neo kids’ smartwatch
Neo smartwatch. Image: Vodafone Vodafone’s smartwatch for kids, Neo, has launched a series of new Disney characters to its range - just in time for Christmas. Characters including Disney’s Ariel, Donald, Olaf and Star Wars' Chewbacca will now join a line-up already comprising Disney’s Elsa, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Rapunzel,…
What You Can Do On A Smartwatch In 2021
Smartwatches, such as the Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch, are becoming increasingly popular. But what exactly can you do with a smartwatch? What kinds of smartwatches are there? If you find yourself asking these questions, read on! Smartwatch Features Smartwatches have countless features, and to list them all would be next to impossible. Instead,…
Apple Watch Series 7 available to order from today
The Apple Watch Series 7 is available to order from O2 from today (8th October) with availability beginning 15th October. The Apple Watch Series 7 features the largest and most advanced Apple Watch display ever as well as a reengineered Always-On Retina display with significantly more screen area and thinner borders. Measuring just 1.7 mm thick,…
Wearable technology key driver in growth of mobile health, says GlobalData
The seamless integration of wearable devices and healthcare apps is enabling a world where people can monitor their own health using their mobile phones, according to GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that the markets for various wearable products such as smartwatches, smart glasses and fitness trackers are growing at a faster pace…
Wrist wearables market to grow 20% in 2021, claims study
The global pandemic has made more people aware of their health, fitness and well-being, and the smart wearables market is reaping the rewards, according to the latest report by technology analyst firm CCS Insight. It recently published a market forecast that predicts shipments of wrist-worn wearables will hit 232 million units in 2021, a growth…
How Can Smartwatches Take the Next Step Towards Becoming Mainstream?
Smartwatches are growing in popularity every year, but they are still nowhere near to being essential. While there are more than six billion smartphone subscriptions worldwide, there are just over 1 billion people using wearables – with smartwatches making up a small percentage of this figure. It seems that developers of these devices need to…
One Plus 9 series revealed: here’s what the experts say
Following weeeks of teasers, OnePlus finally took the wraps off the OnePlus 9, the OnePlus 9 Pro, and the OnePlus 9R today. The OnePlus 9 Pro is the hero device of the trio, sporting ultra-premium hardware (and an ultra-premium price tag to boot). Featuring a large 6.7-inch AMOLED display that runs at Quad HD+ resolution…
Wearable sales to increase 24% in 2021
Demand for wearables (including smartwatches and fitness trackers) remained robust during the pandemic and will grow by 24% to 239 million units worldwide in 2021, according to market analyst company CCS Insight. CCS Insight's report indicates an impressive 22% growth in unit sales for smartwatches and fitness trackers in 2020, with 193 million units sold,…
Ducati unveils inflatable Smart Jacket to protect motorcyclists
Bologna-based Motorbike manufacturer Ducati has partnered with Dainese to launch the Ducati Smart Jacket: an innovative sleeveless vest which uses D-air airbag technology to protect the body in the event of a collision. A versatile vest, suitable for every motorcyclist and for all types of road use, it's available in both men's and women's versions…