Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
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Fitness wearables are meant to keep you healthy, not send you to the hospital. But alas, it would appear that a Fitbit has failed in its duties, as a woman in Milwaukee, Wisconsin alleged that her wearable exploded on her wrist.
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Omni-Wearables' FaceShot active sunglasses include a built-in video camera that docks into one of the arms. The camera can be activated simply be flipping it outward to begin filming the action around you.
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With stunning on-screen graphics, stats, and performance metrics, the Spartan Sport Wrist HR is a great training watch, even if it does come up a little short concerning its nearly non-existent notification ability.
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You're here to make a statement and your jewelry should do the same. And if your jewelry comes from Ringly, it will likely do just that. The smart jewelry maker launched a new suite of rings and bracelets for the spring.
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The Apple Watch Series 2 was released to some fanfare, but many are looking for more. In fact, the next Apple Watch could be the best yet. Here's everything we know about the Apple Watch Series 3 so far.
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Running into issues with Android Wear? Lucky for you, we've rounded up some of the more common Android Wear problems, along with some workarounds and potential solutions for solving them.
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Huawei has finally unveiled its latest pair of Android Wear watches, but which of the two new devices is right for you? Here, we pit the Huawei Watch 2 Sport and Huawei Watch 2 Classic against one another.
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At the Mobile World Congress conference in Barcelona, Finnish company Nokia outlined its plans for growth. Those plans include new smartphones, medical devices, virtual reality cameras, and more.
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How is tech like virtual reality, social media, and wearables changing travel? A study from Adobe Analytics has a few answers, including when to book that flight and when to travel to avoid crowds.
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This year's Next@Acer event was full of announcements spanning several major product categories. Among them are some upcoming launches that pair up unlikely features for new experiences.
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Right now, you can score big savings on three popular smartwatch models: The Pebble Time, the Pebble Steel, and the Pebble 2 With Heart Rate Tracking. Enjoy savings up to $93 and discounts as deep as 62 percent.
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Fitness wearables are meant to keep you healthy, not send you to the hospital. But alas, it would appear that a Fitbit has failed in its duties, as a woman in Milwaukee, Wisconsin alleged that her wearable exploded on her wrist.
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The Netherlands-based ECCO Leather company has just launched a crazy new ultra-colorful material it describes as the world’s first soft and transparent cow skin leather. Coming soon to a catwalk near you!
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The National Football League Players Association has partnered with human performance company Whoop in a deal that will allow athletes to voluntarily monitor and sell their own health data.
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NFC is catching on in several ways, and will only become more commonplace in the future. Here's everything you need to know about the burgeoning technology, including how it impacts your future purchases and file-sharing practices.
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EBV Elektronik is a leading semiconductor distribution specialist in Europe. We are happy that they also joined us as a sponsor of the IoT / WT Innovation World Cup series (submissions accepted until November 18). Here a short interview with Markus Vogt, Director Segment Healthcare & Wearables.
1) Can you shortly explain who EBV Elektronik are?
EBV Elektronik is the leading semiconductor distribution specialist in Europe. We are present in 26 countries with 64 offices. EBV Elektronik belongs to the Avnet Group in Europe. The main goal of EBV is to support a customer from an idea to a product, providing different support services, from technical support to finding the right production partner globally.
2) What are the main requirements of your clients?
Depending on the size of the company, the requirements range from engineering and design support to programming and worldwide logistic support.
3) Can you tell us more about EBVchips – how did you come up with the idea?
Sometimes it is hard for a customer to find the right semiconductor for their application. Customers would need a fully customized solution, but it is getting more and more difficult to reach the volume requirements of the semiconductor suppliers. Within the EBVchips program, we collect the requirements of our customers and offer complete module solutions, including the right software. This helps our customers a lot in terms of “ time to market “.
4) What do you think are the main challenges in the wearables market when it comes to electronic components?
The biggest challenge is currently to find the right balance between size, accuracy, price and availability.
5) EBV Elektronik is joining WT again at MEDICA. Who should visit you at the booth?
All visitors who are interested in the wearable market.
6) What are your favorite trends happening in the wearables ecosystem at the moment?
Two years ago the trend was to bring products to the market to collect as much data as possible. Now the trend is what you can do with all the data. Data analysis in the cloud to get information for the daily life of patients is one of the biggest trends.
7) What is your favorite wearable device (besides your own) and why?
My favorites are the true wireless earbuds, which give you more than just the possibility to listen to your favorite music. They are multi-functional information systems.
You can meet the EBV Elektronik team at the WT | Wearable Technologies joint pavilion at MEDICA in Düsseldorf on November 13-16 and several Innovation World Cup Events.
The cool thing about the Pebble watch is that it has third-party app support. It can't hold very many, so you have to choose well. We've picked 36 of favorite apps, games, and watch faces for you to choose from.
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Scientists are in the early stages of creating a battery that uses molecular solar cells to charge, so it will never need plugging into the mains, or removing from the device it powers, and doesn't have actual solar panels attached.
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Microsoft's return to the world of wearables won't be a fitness tracker, but a smart wearable aimed at commercial users. The TrekStore-made device will offer advanced features for healthcare and manufacturing industries.
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Researchers at the University of Southern California have used wearable devices and a machine learning algorithm to develop a way of predicting spousal conflict before it flares up.
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If you've decided to strap a Gear S3 Classic or Frontier to your wrist, you’ll want to unlock its full potential. Check out our handy batch of Gear S3 tips and tricks, which will let you make the most of Samsung's latest smartwatch.
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It looks like paper and it feels like paper, but thankfully it's not paper. Because if it was, no one would be interested in the remarkable Papr Watch. Made from super-strong Tyvek, the timepiece isn't your usual wrist adornment.
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Putting this new wearable may help you take a load off. Meet the new Aika Black-T, a device that may just become the go-to accessory of women everywhere thanks to its purported ability to provide relief from menstrual pain.
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Apple takes the environment pretty seriously, and as part of its Earth Day initiatives, it's challenging you to go outside for 30 minutes. And if you do so with the Apple Watch, you'll unlock a series of new iMessage stickers.
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In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.
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According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. In recent years, there has been a gradual reduction in female breast cancer incidence rates among women aged 50 and older. Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1990, in part due to better screening and early detection, increased awareness, and continually improving treatment options.
Early detection can also reduce the amount of time and type of treatment. Cyrcadia Health has developed sensors that you can place inside of any bra empowering women to enhance their monthly breast self-examination in the privacy of their home. They accomplish this by sensing the wearer’s temperature to study patterns in circadian cellular baselines. The user can wear iTBra for 2 to 12 hours in the comfort of your home. If anything “weird” seems to be happening, Cyrcadia’s team will notify your doctor and you.
Celesstia Health is another device that goes underneath women’s existing bras. The Celesstia wearable consists of 2 thin silicone inserts that come in a variety of sizes (A-DD) and available in clear or nude to be worn discreetly and super comfortable with all electronics embedded in the silicone. Celesstia uses AI to learn regular biometric patterns in the patient’s body and sends an alert if there is any unusual activity detected. Meaning that using Celesstia doesn’t expose the patient’s body to any radiation, or painful tests. The mission is to give women a way to keep tabs on their own health and be alerted to any changes that could be cancerous. If you want to learn more about the technology behind Celesstia, their CEO will be speaking at our upcoming WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2017 USA, SF July 25-26.
iSonoHealth is a patented 3D ultrasound technology coupled with their powerful machine learning algorithm allowing you to track any changes over time without any radiation at the convenience of your home. The ultrasound scanner gets attached to a wearable accessory; 2-3 mins a month is all that it takes for you to automatically scan your breasts. The software compares images month to month and gives real-time feedback. With the app, you can control the device, get reminders and share images with a radiologist. The iSono solution empowers you with personalized data to detect breast cancer early when it’s treatable so you can live a full and healthy life.
All these devices are aimed to prevent and detect breast cancer at an early stage. In order to empower women to do regular check-ups and continuous monitoring, they need to be easy and comfortable and also to be able to do it from the comfort of your home. Unlike once a year mammograms, with these devices, you can regularly track changes over time.
Experience the world of virtual reality with a set of VR glasses that turn the screen of your smartphone into an immersive 360-degree cinema. The Pasonomi VR Glasses are currently just $30 on Amazon for a limited time.
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All that glitters is not gold – or quartz. ZTE’s Quartz may not be the most glamorous smartwatch, but it offers basic Android Wear functionality at a fraction of the cost.
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Garmin has kicked off its Connect IQ Developer Summit, and one of the more noteworthy announcements to come out of the conference is about the company's new partnership with Samsung SmartThings automation.
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Parents with infants have a new and comfortable way to keep track of their baby's weight thanks to the Baby Mode feature that has recently added to the Withings Body and Body Cardio scale.
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NASA has developed a smart, high-tech 3D-printed metallic "space fabric," capable of being used for a variety of functions in space -- from astronaut space suits to spaceship insulation.
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Bickering isn’t abnormal but it’s often unproductive, so most people want to avoid petty fights with their partner if possible. Someday soon a smartphone app may help by predicting conflict before it occurs.
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Huawei has redefined smartwatch style, and right now you can save anywhere from $30 to $190 on these elegant yet intelligent accessories.
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Researchers at the United Kingdom’s Swansea University have developed a new smart bandage capable of tracking how a wound is healing and sending that data back to doctors via 5G technology.
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Looking for a watch with smart tracking features, but modern designs aren't your style? The Withings Activite Steel packs activity tracking technology in a classic-looking wristwatch, and is now 30 percent off from Amazon.
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Tuesday's Amazon Gold Box deals feature a 27-inch monitor that's ideal for gaming, an ultrasmart brain-sensing headband that helps you meditate, and a handy USB hub that multiplies one USB port into 10.
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Looking for some ways to spruce up that new Android smartwatch of yours? Here are our favorite apps to download and use with any Android smartwatch, including a few of the best Android Wear 2.0 apps.
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The Huawei Watch was the first Android Wear smartwatch we really wanted to put on our wrist. Now the Watch 2 is here, and there are two versions, one with 4G LTE so you can abandon your phone. Here's our first take, the specs, and more.
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Show off your smartwatch in retro style with the Elago W3 Apple Watch stand. Now just $10, this handy stand celebrates classic Apple aesthetics by transforming your watch into a tiny look-alike 1984 Macintosh computer.
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With Android Wear 2.0, LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity, NFC support, and water resistance, Verizon's Wear24 watch is one carrier-branded product you shouldn't write off — and it will be available starting very soon.
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How does the Apple Watch stack up against Google's smartwatch platform, Android Wear? Check out our comparison of the two for a closer look at different smartwatch models, features, prices, and more.
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If you thought a Canadian tuxedo was about as denim-ed out as you could get, think again. There's one more accessory you need to complete your denim-on-denim look. Mosevic sunglasses.
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Thought the Candy Crush craze was over? Think again. Now that you can literally wear your favorite game, you can bet that it'll be seeing a resurgence. Moschino, the Italian luxury fashion house, has created a Candy Crush collection.
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On Monday, some of the world's finest athletes will descend upon Boston to run the city's famous road races. Among them will be serial entrepreneur Fernando Albertorio, who by the way, is legally blind.
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In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.
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Friday's Amazon Gold Box deals feature an ultra-durable Bluetooth speaker, sweat-resistant noise-cancelling headphones, and a handy travel keyboard with clever backlighting. Stock up on these accessories and save up to 66 percent.
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Artificial intelligence has been making its way into sports wearables thanks to PiQ Sport Intelligence. By teaming up with Everlast, the world leader in boxing gear, PiQ is bringing its technology to boxing, and it's now available.
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Digital Trends has the exclusive on new alt-rock supergroup Dreamcar's debut music video 'Kill for Candy,' which was shot exclusively with wearable cameras. Check it out!
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Garmin once again has Fitbit in its sights with its newest fitness tracker and the Vivosmart 3 boasts features many other competing devices can't match at a respectable price point.
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The latest Kickstarter-funded project from wearable startup What? Watch is called the Monograph, and it encourages users to share and record the moments of their lives that matter most.
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Android Wear 2.0 is slowly rolling out to existing devices, and new smartwatches are coming with it equipped. These 15 tips and tricks will help you make the most of your smartwatch in a matter of minutes.
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Huawei's CEO won't wear a smartwatch, and questions the company's smartwatch team whether there's actually a need for them at all. Although at odds with Huawei's own products, he makes a very good point.
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Imagine if your everyday clothing could remind you to stand up straight or when to calm down and breathe. That’s the goal of a new tech-heavy sports bra that’s just arrived on Kickstarter.
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Fitbit's 2017 smartwatch will reportedly boast GPS, heart-rate monitoring, support for music streaming, and more. But production problems have delayed it significantly. Here is what we know.
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The Flare is the latest in the Fossil-owned wearable company's line of elegant, minimalist fitness trackers -- and also happens to be one of their least-expensive yet.
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Researchers have successfully integrated electrodes made from graphene into OLED display panels, bringing us a step closer to flexible, thin, and super tough screens suitable for use in smart clothes and next-gen wearables.
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We are happy to welcome StretchSense again as an exhibitor at the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2017 USA in San Francisco on July 25-26. It is amazing what happened since we last spoke with our former WT | Innovation World Cup finalist 2014/15. Ben O’Brien, CEO at StretchSense, gave us an update on their latest developments and future plans.
1) Can you shortly explain what StretchSense is about?
StretchSense aims to empower the next generation of wearable technology developers. We believe in the seamless integration of people and data to bridge the gap between human and virtual worlds.
2) What’s new at StretchSense? Do you have any cool new developments since we last spoke?
Our company is growing fast, we’ve moved into our third facility which is exciting. On the product side, we’ve launched an energy harvester. They’re still just testing the waters, but they’re out there, and people are buying them and trying out energy harvesting using body movement. Most of our development effort has gone into our new sensor technology; the new product is made using ultra tough and stretchy silicone which can be attached easily to fabric. Unlike our old sensors, these are intrinsically mass producible which is great for getting to lower price points for consumer/mass market applications. We’ve also continued to improve our circuitry and now have much more accurate and higher speed circuits than we’ve had in the past.
Regarding vision, I believe our primary mission is about empowering people. If you look at what’s happening with technology, with the constant advances in AI and robotics, people will start to be left behind unless they’re also empowered. By creating ultra precise, unobtrusive, self-powered sensor technology, StretchSense can enable people to interact in these new virtual environments. We hope people won’t be left behind by the march of technology, but they’ll be pushed forward by it.
3) What are your favorite trends happening in the wearables ecosystem at the moment?
I want to see applications where people become immersed in technology without knowing it’s there. ‘Wearable tech 3.0’ will be soft, stretchy, completely hidden and very use-case specific. I want to see a maturation of the industry; there’s been a lot of hype, so let’s see some results now. A lot of the first and second generation wearables were fairly obvious devices that just took existing technology and locations around the body – and made those devices smarter or more capable. What I think will be cool about the next generation of wearables is that companies will throw out these pre-conceived notions. Instead of ‘it has to be on the wrist, or it has to be on this part of the chest’ they will just make wearable technology that makes sense for a particular application.
4) What is your favorite wearable device?
I think the concept of a computer brain interface is essentially the ultimate disrupter in wearables. Most wearables are just about tracking things on or around the surface of the body and giving people data about themselves. But if you could hijack the body’s own data gathering systems, our nerves, and our senses, then it could be incredible what we could achieve. So that’s always my favourite, and it’s cool to hear about companies coming out of the woodwork to tackle that. Obviously, that’s a while off, and this technology only augments people’s ability to get the most out of their existing senses rather giving them additional sensory information – but that’s where we come in. So yeah, computer brain interfaces I think are the coolest thing. I wouldn’t try one until they were thoroughly tested, but I think that’s where the world is going and eventually, everyone will have them.
You are interested in this technology and would like to learn more? Then do not hesitate to sign up for the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2017 USA in San Francisco.
Samsung's latest update for its Gear S3 smartwatch brings with it a host of enhancements and tweaks to Samsung Health, Reminders, accessibility, and various other apps and functions.
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The Uvolt is an innovative analog watch that harnesses the power of the sun to recharge your smartphone. It's launching on Kickstarter ahead of a retail rollout scheduled for later this year.
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ZTE is making a splash in the burgeoning smartwatch market with the Quartz, its first Android Wear-powered watch. It packs a massive battery, GPS, and support for calling and data on the T-Mobile network.
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Winner WT | Wearable Technologies Innovation World Cup 2017 – category Smart Jewelry
EJOY:Emotional Jewelry On You is the winner of our Smart Jewelry category in the 2017 the WT | Wearable Technologies Innovation World Cup. Combining Italian made bracelets with a wearable device connected to your smartphone is now a reality! Receive notifications from your smartphone, monitor your physical activity such as heart rate and play with color variations and the light intensity of your artistic Murano glass bracelet.
Now, two months after the award ceremony, Wilson Quispe the Front End Developer at EJOY, shares with us how significant this award has been to the Italian company:
It’s a great feeling and it was a surprise. It is such an honour to be recognized by experts in Wearable Technologies.
We want to help women to lead a better-balanced lifestyle. Ejoy is able to monitor vital functions and health, control the activities of your smartphone and your daily to-do list. We collaborate with Italian artisans to create wonderful jewelry made with Venice Murano glass, leveraging the power of the “made in Italy”.
Yes, of course. I have recommended a company owned by a friend to participate to next contest. It is an important and recognized competition that can offer great opportunities to make new partnerships and generate visibility through various media channels.
We are going to start a crowdfunding campaign to promote and sell our products.
More information about EJOY on this website.
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Meet the Shaper by NOWA, a collection of watches for frequent fliers that connects to your smartphone for automatic time zone changing, activity and sleep tracking, all with the timeless look of an analogue face.
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Getting the right pair of shoes for your run has always been of the utmost importance, and now, Altra and iFit have made your footwear more important still. Meet the Altra Torin IQ powered by iFit, the world's first smart shoe.
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The Fitbit Alta HR isn’t the end-all be-all of fitness trackers, but its heart-rate monitor and sleep tracking make it a great fit for casual athletes.
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Case maker Catalyst took to New York City's Pepcom stage to announce glow-in-the-dark cases for AirPods, iPhones, iPads, and more. They're launching later this year in a range of sizes and styles.
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After announcing it at I/O 2016, Google is finally launching Android Wear 2.0, a major revamp that's meant to breathe new life into the company's smartwatch platform. Here's when you can expect it on your watch.
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Want to take the worry out of traveling with all your gadgets? The Knomo #LiveFree backpack has wireless charging, bluetooth tracking, water resistance, and even RFID blocking. It's enough to make us forgive the hashtag name ...
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For running enthusiasts, there may be no fitness tracker than the Polar M430. It packs an ultra-secure heart-rate tracker, an AI-powered trainer, and a highly customizeable smartphone companion app.
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Battery life still tops the polls for smartphone concerns. If it’s bugging you, then maybe it’s time to snag yourself a portable charger. Come on in, put your feet up, and allow us to show you round the wonderful world of external chargers.
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A lot of you have for sure been wondering if the wearable is still on the rise of if is going down. Latest forecasts from CCS Insight are showing that the smartwatch market is increasing, estimating that 43 million smartwatches will be shipped in 2017, with sales doubling over the next four years to 86 million units in 2021.
Since the launch of the Apple Watch back in 2015, many other companies have followed the same path, fashion and consumer brands like Fossil or TAG Heuer have been the trailblazer for this category.
CCS Insight also notes that performance fitness watches from companies such as Garmin, TomTom, Polar and Suunto are seeing steady growth while continuing to deliver consistent sales volumes over the past few years.
CCS Insight’s forecasts for smartwatches form part of the company’s broader wearables forecast, which encompasses fitness bands, smart clothing (including footwear), hearables and wearable cameras. This vibrant market is expected to grow in value from just over $10 billion in 2017 to almost $17 billion by 2021.
On another point, Tractica also forecasts an increase of the wearables devices until 2021, with total shipments for all wearable devices to 560 million in 2021, which means an estimated device revenue of $95.3 billion in 2021.
Tractica’s assumption in 1Q 2015 was that smartwatches would dampen the growth of fitness trackers. It seems to be a larger population of users, beyond fitness enthusiasts, adopting fitness trackers today, including those that are unfit and would like to use trackers as a way to educate themselves about their activity levels. However, the bulk of the revenue for wearables will still come from smart watches due to the higher average selling prices (ASPs).
The Apple Watch has pushed both large and small-to-medium watch manufacturers into action, with multiple micro-segments and price brackets emerging from kids’ watches, fashion watches, watches for the elderly, watches for adventurers, analog smart watches, voice-controlled smart watches, and many others. Tractica’s estimates for smart watch shipments through 2020 have been increased compared to last year, with shipments in 2021 reaching 227.3 million. This is still less than 25% of the overall shipments for watches globally.
Fitness trackers have emerged much stronger than earlier anticipated. Despite concerns about early abandonment of trackers, and the possible cannibalization by smart watches, fitness trackers remain one of the largest wearable segments in terms of shipments with annual fitness tracker shipments reaching 187.2 million by 2021.
While fitness is the overwhelming driver for wearables today, there are a number of micro-segments emerging, ranging from kids’ watches, to smart footwear, to new healthcare devices like wearable patches that will drive this market forward. However we can’t forget the watch industry as we are seeing that smartwatches are playing an important role in the wearables market as we recently saw at Baselworld.
You know those cut-proof gloves that have stretchy sock-like material on the back, but texturized rubber dots on the palm? FYFs are almost exactly the same, but made for your feet instead of your hands.
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A $100 bill can get you further than you might think, that is, so long as you know where to look. Check out our favorite tech for under $100, whether you're in the market for a walnut-accented pair of headphones or a virtual reality headset.
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Regular thermometer not cutting it? VivaLnk, the company behind eSkin technology and the Digital Tattoo, is offering a smart alternative that sticks to your skin like a bandage to continuously measure temperature.
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Warm weather is coming and with it a new edition of our WT | Picnic! For the 4th time, this gathering of tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs is taking place during the whole month of May in your local community.
The WT | Picnic in an informal and fun gathering for everyone interested in wearable technologies, organized by local WT partners.
This sounds interesting to you? Munich (Germany) and L.A (USA) have already their locations for the picnic! Register now to learn about the latest innovations in your city.
Interested in organizing one on your own? It is easy! Read the organizer’s duties or reach out to us for more info.
If you are still not sure about the whole picnic concept and are wondering what is it, you can see here some impressions from last year’s picnic.
See you in your local community!
Jokes about second brains will gain new meaning when men wear British Condom's i.Con smart condom. Performance metrics are one-shot only although you can download them to your phone and share on social media, or not.
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If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a real-life Iron Man, and have enough Tony Stark-style bank that you can afford to drop $250,000 on an expensive toy, then this is the purchase for you!
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After announcing it at I/O 2016, Google is finally launching Android Wear 2.0, a major revamp that's meant to breathe new life into the company's smartwatch platform. Here's when you can expect it on your watch.
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This year there weren’t as many wearable pranks as in previous years, however, we still found a few really good ones:
Toilet paper brand Quilted Northern, for example, came up with a bathroom tracker belt called uSit which tracks your bathroom visits and allows you to track your goals…
Hitchhiking Lyft style… The company came up with a glove called Mono which makes ride hailing even simpler:
T-Mobile presented a sexy pink onesie which gives the wearer unlimited coverage…
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Why use a joystick when you can just use gestures? That’s the question Ultigesture is asking now that it’s debuted its new toy racing cars that promise to be “intuitively controlled by gestures from the wristband-wearing driver.”
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