Why people limit how they use their wearable devices. Study

  Since people use wearables for select, limited tasks, wearable devices do not motivate owners to invest in other IoT devices, says a new study released by leading B2B ratings and reviews firm Clutch.co. Clutch surveyed over 500 people who own connected devices to learn how they interact with popular consumer IoT technologies. “We found that … Read more

Top 5 Wearables Companies. Industry Report

Global Wearables Market Grows 7.7% in 4Q17 and 10.3% in 2017 as Apple Seizes the Leader Position, Says IDC. Apple, meanwhile, suddenly finds itself atop the wearables market. The worldwide wearables market continued its upward trajectory in both the fourth quarter (4Q17) and full year 2017 with total shipment volumes reaching new records. Moreover, thanks … Read more

From psychoactive drugs to silent spas: 2018’s weirdest wellness trends

Forget turmeric lattes and Fitbits – this year is all about brain supplements, tiger nut milk and tracking your own mindfulness

More than 100 million smart watches to be in use worldwide by 2019

Smart Watches In-use to Reach Over 100mn by 2019, Juniper Research Finds. A new report by Juniper Research has forecast that more than 100 million smart watches will be in use worldwide by 2019, with a host of premium brand launches over the next 12 -18 months bringing the category into mainstream consumer consciousness. According … Read more

Apple’s iPhone 6 Health app could become the new family nurse

Wearable gadgets and apps that monitor vital signs, illness and fitness have become more seamless, but data leakage is a worry