Skagen watches are an homage to its namesake seaside village in Denmark. That’s according to the brand, which adds that its “sense of purpose” related to that little town — where “the North and Baltic Sea meet” — translates to a focus on its modern Danish...
The “wearables” market is a hot one with many barriers to entry and even more to maintaining footing. Apple, Fitbit, Garmin, Pebble, Jawbone all have a stake in the game, while Microsoft may have lost its standing with the removal of the Band from online...
In terms of real estate, your wrist is a tight market. Wearables and smartwatches from Apple, Fitbit, Garmin, Pebble, Jawbone — the list goes on — all seem to be vying competitively to be the one to wrap around your wrist. Get the Full Story...
BAE Systems is showcasing an exciting new wearable for the military and emergency services in Washington, D.C., at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting. The technology consists of an eTextile layer that conducts power and avoids the need to carry heavy...
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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Financial services firms have an opportunity to expand mobile payments and account management capabilities thanks to growth in wearable devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
