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HMD Global Enters Smartwatch Market Alongside New Earbuds

Joe Gallop January 28, 2026 No Comments

Struggling in the smartphone market, HMD Global has moved to shore up sales with the launch of two new smartwatches: the Watch X1 and Watch P, alongside a new line…

Samsung’s First XR Glasses Take Shape With Camera-Focused Design And 2026 Target

April Ossington January 16, 2026 No Comments

New leaks have offered a sharper view of Samsung’s plans for lightweight XR eyewear, revealing a product that appears to sit far apart from the company’s existing headset strategy. Rather…

Amazon Looks To Revive Wearable Strategy Through Bee’s Ambient AI Device

April Ossington January 12, 2026 No Comments

Months after being acquired by Amazon, artificial intelligence hardware start-up Bee is reshaping its always-on wearable with plans to make it more active and deeply integrated, while hinting that broader…

Meta Acquires Limitless To Expand AI Wearables Portfolio

April Ossington December 8, 2025 No Comments

Meta has purchased Limitless, a start-up known for creating artificial intelligence powered pendants, as the company deepens its interest in wearable technology that constantly listens for user interaction. The move…

Smart Glasses Redefine Wearables

April Ossington November 26, 2025 No Comments

The wearables landscape is entering a new phase as smart glasses gain momentum and begin to reshape consumer expectations. Futuresource Consulting’s Global Wearables Market Outlook 2025 report highlights how this…

Samsung and Apple File Smart Glasses Patents with Very Different Visions

Joe Gallop August 18, 2025 No Comments

The competition in the smart glasses market is heating up, with Samsung and Apple filing patents that reveal contrasting approaches in next-generation wearable technology. While Apple is emphasising comfort and…

Samsung Acquires Healthcare Platform Xealth to Connect Wearables with Hospital Systems

Isabella Alexiou July 9, 2025 No Comments

Samsung has announced the acquisition of Xealth, a digital health platform that enables healthcare providers to monitor and schedule patient care at scale, as the South Korean technology company expands…

Xiaomi Overtakes Apple in Global Wearables Market

Joe Gallop May 27, 2025 No Comments

Xiaomi has leapfrogged Apple to reclaim the top spot in the global wearable band market in Q1 2025, as the overall market grew 13% to 46.6 million units. The Chinese…

In The Future, Devices May Be Powered By Body Movement. Here’s How

Peter Holmes December 18, 2024 No Comments

A stretchy device built into clothing could power your devices and recognise you, according to a paper released by researchers at South Korea’s Dongguk University. It is described as a…

Samsung’s July 10 Paris Event To Debut New Smartphones, Wearables

Varun Godinho May 27, 2024 No Comments

There has been no official announcement from Samsung about an event, but well-informed tech pundits are already pointing towards July 10 as the date that Samsung will unveil new smartphones…