Wearables
CIOs Reveal Their Biggest Fears as IoT Deployment Ramps Up
A new IoT survey reveals concerns CIOs have over the uptake and rollout of connected strategies and how they could…
TAGHeuer among big brands taking on the smartwatch sector
Watchmakers such as Hugo Boss, TAGHeuer and Guess are expected to take a seat in the smartwatch industry and enhance…
Fitbit steps into the future with contactless visa payments
Fitbit has announced that its first smartwatch, Fitbit Ionic, will include contactless visa payments via Fitbit Pay to enhance user…
How wearable tech could revolutionise manufacturing
After years of buildup, wearable technology finally seems to be meeting expectations. More than 50 million wearable devices shipped in…
Future wearables could run on these bendy batteries powered by salt water
A Chinese science team from Fudan University, and the Collaborate Innovation Centre of Chemistry for Energy Materials, has carried out…
Could the next Fitbit be woven into the clothing you wear?
Researchers have created a new fabric that could monitor and transmit data on human movement and function as a digital…
Qualcomm patent issued for ‘The Internet of Shoes’
A recent Qualcomm patent has registered blueprints and design details for what the company is calling 'The Internet of shoes'. The…
Samsung looks to disrupt with contactless payments for any wearable
Today, Samsung has launched a new form of contactless payment that will allow users to pay using any wearable tech…
Swatch to develop new OS to compete against Google and Apple
Swiss watch-maker Swatch is developing a watch operating system which will power its Tissot brand watches by the end of…
Wearables set to boom in spite of current market gloom
A new report estimates that the market for smartwatches is expected to double over the next four years. The newest…