Wearable Technology news and trends

Consumers Tap Technology to Take Their Health Into Their Own Hands
Healthcare // November 21, 2022

Health-monitoring technologies are helping consumers take their health into their own hands — quite literally. Ninety-seven million U.S. consumers used some type of health monitoring technology in October 2022, but 37 million used these technologies daily. “Connected Wellness: Tracking The Rise Of Health-Tracking Technology,” a...

Morgan Stanley: Apple Healthcare Could Bring In $313B By 2027
Apple // April 09, 2019

Morgan Stanley analysts predict healthcare to emerge as a key market for Apple, reports in CNBC said Monday (April 8). Apple’s offerings in the healthcare space could generate $15 billion in sales by 2021, Morgan Stanley predicted, pointing to the rising adoption of the Apple...

Google Updates Wear OS To Support Faster Payments
Google // July 26, 2018

Alphabet’s Google released on Thursday (July 26) its Android P Developer Beta 5, as the company moves closer to rolling out the release of its mobile operating system, reported BGR. According to the report, in addition to working on the Android release, Google is also updating...

Visa Powering Payments on New Garmin Wearable Aims to Stop ‘Sweaty Money’
Payment Methods // August 31, 2017

Keeping up with the wearables/payments/fitness players is a workout in and of itself. Add Garmin to the mix with a new device, the vivoactive3.  Visa said that it is enabling payments on the smartwatch, thus allowing tap and pay functionality, similar to other devices out...

Interviews & Exclusives
AI-Powered Smartphones Change How Consumers Live in a Digital World

October 16, 2023
From smartphones and smartwatches to smart TVs and cars with connected capabilities, consumers’ device portfolio has undergone significant changes over the years, primarily driven by the advancements in technology and the evolving consumer demands in a digitally driven world. According to data from PYMNTS Intelligence, while the number of connected devices consumers use hasn’t changed […]

Consumers Tap Technology to Take Their Health Into Their Own Hands

November 21, 2022
Health-monitoring technologies are helping consumers take their health into their own hands — quite literally. Ninety-seven million U.S. consumers used some type of health monitoring technology in October 2022, but...

Quick Reads
Morgan Stanley: Apple Healthcare Could Bring In $313B By 2027

April 09, 2019
Morgan Stanley analysts predict healthcare to emerge as a key market for Apple, reports in CNBC said Monday (April 8). Apple’s offerings in the healthcare space could generate $15 billion in sales by 2021, Morgan Stanley predicted, pointing to the rising adoption of the Apple Watch and its opportunity in the health space. That includes […]

Google Updates Wear OS To Support Faster Payments

July 26, 2018
Alphabet’s Google released on Thursday (July 26) its Android P Developer Beta 5, as the company moves closer to rolling out the release of its mobile operating system, reported BGR. According...

Wearables Have Gone To The … Cows?

September 04, 2015
Wearable fitness trackers have become a popular go-to gadget for consumers, but they may be reaching a brand new audience. The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday (Sept. 3) about the...

Pentagon Inks A Link With Apple On Wearable Tech

August 31, 2015
The federal government is getting into the wearable tech market — and it’s bringing in some big names to help. The Pentagon has paired up with Apple, Boeing and Harvard for...