Wearables

Wearables
Fast Fashion, Circular Fashion Square Off on Sustainability Runway
July 08, 2022

It’s inexpensive and looks good just long enough, but fast fashion is taking flak for its environmental impact, potentially making circular fashion the next big thing in apparel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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5G Connectivity Expands the Capabilities of Glass Wearables
January 13, 2022

With the addition of 5G connectivity to glass wearables, technicians, engineers, warehouse workers and other remote employees will be able to employ the low latency of 5G while continuing to work hands-free rather than having to hold a phone. This will enable a supervisor to...

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Vuzix, Verizon, Partner on BlueJeans Smart Glasses
September 17, 2021

Smart glasses firm Vuzix Corporation is working with Verizon’s video conferencing arm BlueJeans to expand the power of BlueJeans running on Vuzix’s glasses by tapping into Verizon’s 5G network and mobile edge computing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Health Monitoring Puts the ‘H’ in Smartwatch as Wearables Boost Their Utility
September 01, 2021

Samsung fired its latest shot across the bow of wearables category leader Apple on Aug. 26 with the launch of its Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. Are the wearables wars heating up again? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Facebook Plans Smartwatch With Detachable Dual Cameras
June 09, 2021

Facebook is planning to launch its first smartwatch, possibly in the summer of 2022, that will have a dual-camera display that can be detached for taking photos and videos, The Verge reported on Wednesday (June 9), citing sources and adding that the social network has not confirmed...

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Smart Payments Association Says 2021 Is Pivotal Year For Wearable Payments Tech
April 28, 2021

Wearables passed the novelty phase some time ago and are now following the money, literally, as COVID-19 keeps forcing the issue of touchless payments, and consumers continue driving demand for ever-cooler form factors to pay (and just do stuff) without physical contact. Get the Full...

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Amazon Connects Alexa To Its Halo Fitness Device
March 04, 2021

Amazon’s fitness tracker Halo can now pair with Alexa smart speakers, giving users the ability to ask questions about their health without having to interact with the app, The Verge reported on Thursday (March 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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i2c, Purewrist Partner For Contactless Wearable Payment Devices
November 11, 2020

Digital banking and payment processing firm i2c has partnered with Purewrist, a FinTech working in end-to-end contactless payment solutions and wearables, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Regulators Investigate Fitness Bands Amid Patent Violation Claims
January 10, 2020

After allegations of patent infringement by Koninklijke Philips and its North American unit, regulators with the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) said they will look into wearable monitoring devices with the inclusion of those made by Garmin and Fitbit, Reuters reported. Get the Full...