Wearables

Birkenstock May Struggle to Find Footing in Rocky IPO Market
Birkenstock May Struggle to Find Footing in Rocky IPO Market
October 05, 2023  |  IPO

Birkenstock may need a bigger toe-hold in the direct-to-consumer market before it goes public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Report: Apple Explores 3D Printing for Smartwatch Manufacturing
Report: Apple Explores 3D Printing for Smartwatch Manufacturing
August 30, 2023  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly testing the use of 3D printers to manufacture the steel chassis for its upcoming smartwatches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Apple Preps New Watches as Consumers Embrace Connected Health
Apple Preps New Watches as Consumers Embrace Connected Health
August 28, 2023  |  Apple

Apple’s next big product rollout will likely feature the latest version of the iPhone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumers Embrace Connected Devices for Always-on Health Benefits
Consumers Embrace Connected Devices for Always-on Health Benefits
August 14, 2023  |  Healthcare

The dynamic between behavioral expectations and technical capabilities increasingly finds its sweet spot in healthcare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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China’s XReal Sees AR Glasses Shipments Climb as Apple Stumbles
China’s XReal Sees AR Glasses Shipments Climb as Apple Stumbles
July 04, 2023  |  Technology

Chinese augmented reality (AR) glasses maker Xreal is reportedly nearing shipments of 200,000 units. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Health Tracking Tech Takes Center Stage
Health Tracking Tech Takes Center Stage
June 29, 2023  |  Wearables

This next installment of PYMNTS’ miniseries on consumer behavior that became more widespread as a result of the pandemic focuses on healthcare monitoring technology. Get...

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Wearables, Mobile Wallets Are Dream Combination for French Merchants
Wearables, Mobile Wallets Are Dream Combination for French Merchants
May 29, 2023  |  Connected Economy

PYMNTS recently studied the digital transformation of 11 countries, discovering that France is a growth leader among the countries examined. Consumers in France are 10%...

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Oura Acquires Proxy to Expand Into Payments and Authentication
Oura Acquires Proxy to Expand Into Payments and Authentication
May 09, 2023  |  Biometrics

Oura has acquired Proxy in a bid to expand into payments and authentication. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Health Wearables Firms Likely to Benefit When Amazon Shutters Halo
Health Wearables Firms Likely to Benefit When Amazon Shutters Halo
April 27, 2023  |  Amazon Technology

In what is likely welcome news to others in the wearables space, Amazon is axing its health-focused Halo unit in a move to refocus its...

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