Wearables

FDA Creates New Committee to Shape Healthcare Amid AI Surge
FDA Creates New Committee to Shape Healthcare Amid AI Surge
October 16, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Smart regulation is crucial to capturing the potential of future-fit innovations, like artificial intelligence (AI). The importance of walking a fine line between discovery and...

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Samsung Explores Potential of Wearables in Digital Health Collaborations
Samsung Explores Potential of Wearables in Digital Health Collaborations
October 06, 2023  |  Healthcare

Samsung is expanding its efforts in health and wellness technologies through new collaborations with universities and academic hospitals. The company launched an Open Innovation Initiative...

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Birkenstock May Struggle to Find Footing in Rocky IPO Market
Birkenstock May Struggle to Find Footing in Rocky IPO Market
October 05, 2023  |  IPO

Birkenstock may need a bigger toe-hold in the direct-to-consumer market before it goes public. That’s according to a Thursday (Oct. 5) report by Reuters, citing comments from...

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Report: Apple Explores 3D Printing for Smartwatch Manufacturing
Report: Apple Explores 3D Printing for Smartwatch Manufacturing
August 30, 2023  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly testing the use of 3D printers to manufacture the steel chassis for its upcoming smartwatches. The move marks a shift in the company’s manufacturing process,...

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Apple Preps New Watches as Consumers Embrace Connected Health
Apple Preps New Watches as Consumers Embrace Connected Health
August 28, 2023  |  Apple

Apple’s next big product rollout will likely feature the latest version of the iPhone. However, the tech giant’s flagship device may not be alone on...

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Consumers Embrace Connected Devices for Always-on Health Benefits
Consumers Embrace Connected Devices for Always-on Health Benefits
August 14, 2023  |  Healthcare

The dynamic between behavioral expectations and technical capabilities increasingly finds its sweet spot in healthcare. In an era marked by unprecedented and hyper-rapid technological advancements,...

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China’s XReal Sees AR Glasses Shipments Climb as Apple Stumbles
China’s XReal Sees AR Glasses Shipments Climb as Apple Stumbles
July 04, 2023  |  Technology

Chinese augmented reality (AR) glasses maker Xreal is reportedly nearing shipments of 200,000 units. The startup launched in August of last year and shipped 100,000...

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Health Tracking Tech Takes Center Stage
Health Tracking Tech Takes Center Stage
June 29, 2023  |  Wearables

This next installment of PYMNTS’ miniseries on consumer behavior that became more widespread as a result of the pandemic focuses on healthcare monitoring technology. Wearables...

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Wearables, Mobile Wallets Are Dream Combination for French Merchants
Wearables, Mobile Wallets Are Dream Combination for French Merchants
May 29, 2023  |  Connected Economy

PYMNTS recently studied the digital transformation of 11 countries, discovering that France is a growth leader among the countries examined. Consumers in France are 10%...

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