Wearables

Wearables
Wearables As The New Payment-Enabled Room Keys
June 27, 2018

Pod-style lodging is breaking the hospitality mold by combining the best of hotels and hostels — and serving guests who want a middle ground between the two styles of properties. While “capsule hotels” arrived on the scene in Japan in the 1970s, they are now arriving in North...

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Will Kids Be Key To Cracking The Wearables Code?
June 14, 2018

The Fitbit Ace, the wearable company’s latest $100 offer geared specifically to children, is officially out on the market. Designed for children eight and up, the product, according to reviews in The Verge, is similar to the Fitbit Alta in terms of design. Get the...

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Fitbit Versa Smartwatch Shipments Top 1M
June 05, 2018

Fitbit announced that it has shipped more than one million Fitbit Versa devices since they went on sale on April 16. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Lenovo Wants 20 Percent Smart Wearable Market Share In India
April 24, 2018

Lenovo Group is setting its sights on India as it tries to boost its market share in the wearables industry in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Apple Leads Global Wearables Growth
March 02, 2018

The worldwide wearables market hit new highs last year, with Apple moving past competitors Fitbit and Xiaomi to take the top spot. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Fitbit Falls As Smartwatch Demands Change
February 26, 2018

After Fitbit’s revenue and profit missed expectations, the company’s shares fell 12 percent to $4.90 in late trading on Monday (Feb. 26). The news comes as smartwatches are taking the place of fitness trackers, Barron’s reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Fujitsu Plans Biometric Technology For Wearables
January 12, 2018

Fujitsu announced in a press release that it will unveil the latest in its PalmSecure Biometrics and Washable/Wearable RFID at the National Retail Federation’s 2018 annual show in New York City next week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Fitbit User Base Grew To 25M In 2017
January 09, 2018

Fitbit has announced that its base of active users grew to more than 25 million in 2017. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Fitbit Apps Now Includes Uber, TripAdvisor, Yelp
December 06, 2017

Fitbit, the maker of wearable fitness devices, announced news on Tuesday (Dec. 5) that it has updated its Fitbit OS for the first time to include a smarter and more personalized experience for the Fitbit Ionic, its smartwatch. Get the Full Story Complete the form...