Wearables

Wearables
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...

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Curve Users Can Now Pay Via Fitbit, Garmin And Wena Pay
December 12, 2019

U.K. FinTech startup Curve has widened its range of wearables by partnering with Garmin, Fitbit and Sony’s Wena pay, Curve said in a press release on Thursday (Dec. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Fibank, Mastercard Team For Garmin Pay Transactions In Bulgaria
September 30, 2019

First Investment Bank (Fibank), Mastercard and Garmin have partnered for the Garmin Pay watch in Bulgaria, Fibank announced in a press release on Monday (Sept. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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New Garmin Smartwatch Line Adds Wellness, GPS Features
September 05, 2019

Garmin’s newest collection of vívomove hybrid smartwatches will feature a host of innovations, including health and fitness data along with text message notifications, the company said in a press release on Thursday (Sept. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Wearers Of North’s AR Glasses Can Now Get Android Alerts
August 30, 2019

North rolled out a new update for its Focals augmented reality (AR) glasses that now supports Android notifications, The Verge reported on Friday (Aug. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...