The wrist is becoming very competitive body real estate. Wearables have created a market intersecting smartphones with fitness data collection, never mind all the apps that get downloaded with each device. Aetna announced it is subsidizing Apple Watches for selected employers and individual customers as...
The IoT promises revenue opportunities for payments providers and manufacturers because of the increasing number of connected devices coming to market. However, smartwatch shipments declined in Q2, causing leading smartwatch manufacturers to postpone product launches before the holiday season.
In its ongoing efforts to expand the bounds of what can — or should — be a wearable, Samsung‘s latest possible edition is currently being vetted by the sober minds at Kickstarter. Called the WELT, the smart belt made its first public appearance at the Consumer Electronics show...
Financial services firms have an opportunity to expand mobile payments and account management capabilities thanks to growth in wearable devices. Wearable devices may be in their early stage of adoption, but they are set to grow. According to market research firm International Data Corp., worldwide shipments...
