Research
Research: Wrist-Worn Wearables To Grow By 8.7% In 2024
Futuresource Consulting report identifies smartwatches, and sports watches as main drivers of growth
Wearables
Health
Henkel And Linxens Partner To Enhance Patient Comfort With Medical Wearables
Collaboration aims to drive integration of printed electronics within medical wearables
Product Spotlight
LittleOne.Care Launches AI-Powered Wearable For Infants
Device is designed to support parents and caregivers during the critical first 1,000 days
Accessories
UPDATED: Could Apple Disrupt OTC Hearing Aid Business?
Pending software update will turn tens of millions of $250 AirPods Pro 2 into OTC hearing aids, which could force other makers to reconsider...
Health
Samsung Electronics Introduces SmartThings Family Care
New service enhances everyday quality of life for both caregivers and their loved ones
Wearables
Find My Reunites Apple Watch Lost In The Ocean For A Year With Its Owner
And it still works!
Blogs
The Next-Gen Of Wearable Tech: Driving Deeper Experiences
The wearables industry needs to double down on innovation and find new creative use cases and experiences
Health
The Revolution Of Home Healthcare: Smart Homes As Health Monitors
The integration of smart home technology into healthcare delivery represents a transformative shift
Wearables
Samsung Galaxy Ring Release Date Tipped — Here’s When You Can Get The Oura Ring Rival
New report claims the experimental wearable won’t go into mass production until May
Health
Widex SmartRIC Hearing Aid Introduce New Angles Of Natural Hearing
The Widex SmartRIC hearing aid features an L-shaped design that places the microphones at an improved angle to enhance speech directionality and better align...
Health
Apple Watch Ban Update — Apple Reportedly Ready To Remove This Feature
Apple may strip the Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 of blood oxygen monitoring
Health
“It’s Painful. It’s An Ugly Thing To Go Through. It’s Like War” – Masimo CEO Talks About His Legal Battle With Apple
Apple and Masimo are likely in for a lengthy legal battle
Health
JVC Releases FDA-Cleared OTC Hearing Aid
Bluetooth-enables JVC EH-Z1500 feature in-app hearing tests and support
Health
Jacoti Hearing Center App Now Integrates With With Apple AirPods
Recent peer-reviewed study confirms app's hearing test accuracy
Health
LittleOne.Care’s AI “SmartWatch” For Babies Gives Parents Peace Of Mind
Device keeps a daily detailed report on baby's well-being
Health
OTC Hearing Aids: A Retailers Guide, Part 2
Who are the top OTC players, and what are the retailer opportunities and pitfalls?
Health
OTC Hearing Aids: A Retailers Guide, Part 1
What, exactly, are “over-the-counter” hearing aids? What’s with all the FDA regulations? What are the types of products available? What is the retailer's opportunity?
Products
Troomi Wireless Partners With Xplora To Elevate Kids’ Safety And Fun
XGO3 smartwatch for kids now available through Troomi Wireless
Health
Withings Health Monitoring Devices Now Available At Best Buy
Includes Withings ScanWatch 2, ScanWatch Light smartwatches and Withings Body Scan Health Station
Health
JVCKenwood To Offer OTC Hearing Aids
Partnered with Intricon and Tuned Ltd for FDA 510(k) cleared units
Fitness
Ultrahuman Introduces Ring Air Fitness Wearable
Ultrahuman has introduced its new fitness wearable, the Ultrahuman Ring Air. The Ring Air comes with a new, more compact form that is notch-less,...
Wearables
Apple Watch Ultra Just Became A Garmin-Beater Thanks To This Overlooked WWDC Tidbit
An easily-missed watchOS 10 upgrade is a big deal
Wearables
Oura Ring 4 Tipped For Huge Upgrade So You Can Leave Your Phone Behind
Get ready to pay with your finger
Wearables
Your Now-Useless Amazon Halo And Lost Fitbit Features Are The Start Of A Bad Trend
The axing of Amazon Halo is a consumer rights issue – just like Fitbit
Health
HearUSA Makes Sony OTC Hearing Aids Available In Their Online Hearing Shop
The addition of the Sony Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids to the Hearing Shop online store compliments in-store Hearing Care Professional consultations – expanding accessibility...
Health
Amazon Halo Is Dead And Soon Your Wearable Will Be Worthless – It’s Okay To Be Angry
The entire Halo health product collection is discontinued
Products
ChatGPT Touches Down On Smartwatches – And It Looks Like A Sci-Fi Dream
The feature gives out fitness advice and a daily health report
Products
Xplora’s X6Play Smartwatch For Kids Encourages Staying Active And Gives Parents Peace Of Mind
With the X6Play, parents are always in control while kids are rewarded for staying active
Wearables
Top Wearables To Help You Keep Your New Year Resolutions
Don’t give up on your health goals!
Fitness
iTOUCH Wearables Unveils New Fitness Tracker At CES 2023
Smartwatch and fitness tracker created in partnership with health and wellness expert, Jillian Michaels
Another View
Another View: Wearables, Digital Health And You
The explosion of digital health devices in 2022 is undeniable and it doesn't seem to be slowing down. What kinds of devices are available,...
Wearables
Fitbit Versa 4 And Sense 2 Just Got These New Features, But Plenty Are Still Missing
Google Wallet and calls on the wrist arrive on wearables
Products
Garmin Takes Swipe At Apple With Its ‘Months, Not Days’ Instinct Crossover Battery Life
Garmin Instinct Crossover is a hybrid smartwatch, and it looks amazing
Health
Arlo Safe Offers Safety And Security With One-Touch Emergency Response
Comprehensive Safety App and Safe Button Accessory Deliver 24/7 Access to Safety Experts and Emergency Personnel, Family Check-Ins, Automobile Crash Detection, and More
Audio
OTC Hearing Aids: A New Consumer Tech Product Category Opportunity
What do earbud makers and consumer tech retailers need to know about getting into the OTC hearing aid business?
Health
Sony Electronics Enters Self-Fitting Hearing Aid Market
Easy Set-up and Discreet Use Opens the Way to Improved Hearing Options
Health
Sony Partners With WSA To Develop Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
The partnership will first focus on the United States market before expanding
Wearables
First Rugged Apple Watch Could Go Pro With An Eye-Watering Price To Match
The new rugged wearable is expected to command a price of at least $900 while using the Pro name
Another View
Another View: I Still Don’t Use Half The Features On My Fitness Watch, And Neither Do You
I’ve been using my new top-end Garmin for two weeks