Wearables

Apple Hurries to Update Watches Before Ban Begins
Apple Hurries to Update Watches Before Ban Begins
December 19, 2023  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly scrambling to update its smartwatches ahead of a U.S. ban. The tech giant’s engineers are working to change the devices’ algorithms that...

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Apple to Halt Sales of 2 Smartwatches Amid Patent Dispute
Apple to Halt Sales of 2 Smartwatches Amid Patent Dispute
December 18, 2023  |  Apple

Apple is set to halt sales of two models of its smartwatch in the coming days as the company prepares to comply with a U.S....

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Allbirds Looks to Amazon to Boost Demand 
Allbirds Looks to Amazon to Boost Demand 
November 27, 2023  |  Retail

After recently disclosing another quarter of unsatisfactory earnings, footwear and fashion firm Allbirds is betting on a new partnership with Amazon to boost its likeability...

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ŌURA Wants to Be the Wearable of Choice for Consumers
ŌURA Wants to Be the Wearable of Choice for Consumers
November 06, 2023  |  Wearables

Fitness prioritization is on the rise, and consumers are pumping up their standards for fitness trackers. Counting steps and heart rates is no longer the...

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Apple Faces Possible Watch Import Ban Following Government Ruling
Apple Faces Possible Watch Import Ban Following Government Ruling
October 29, 2023  |  Apple

Apple faces a potential ban on importing its watch following a recent trade commission ruling. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued an order last...

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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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