Wearables

Wearables
AR and VR Have Potential to Reshape Wearable Tech Landscape
April 22, 2024

Frequently integrated into wearable devices such as smart glasses and headsets, extended reality (XR) technology — encompassing augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) — is unlocking new levels of immersive experiences across sectors such as healthcare, retail and beyond. Get the Full...

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Wearables Spark Contactless Payment Evolution Amid Ongoing Apple EU Antitrust Case
March 21, 2024

In an age where technology continues to evolve at an exponential pace, the integration of smart devices into consumers’ daily routines has become increasingly prevalent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Smarter Wearables Highlight Demand for Real-Time Fitness Data
March 07, 2024

Led by names like Google, Apple and Samsung, the wearables category of the connected economy has become a study in contradictions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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

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 finish line; people now crave a workout buddy that can provide them with a full range of health insights. Moreover,...

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Health Tracking Tech Takes Center Stage
June 29, 2023

This next installment of PYMNTS’ miniseries on consumer behavior that became more widespread as a result of the pandemic focuses on healthcare monitoring technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Oura Begins Offering Wellness-Oriented Wearable Technology at Best Buy
April 24, 2023

Oura’s wellness-oriented smart ring is becoming available at Best Buy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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Gen Z Leads the HealthTech Wearable Revolution
April 17, 2023

Gen Z are a difficult group to predict. They love picking up their restaurant meals, both inside and curbside. They are most open to new ways to pay, but lag behind other age cohorts in everyday digital activities such as ordering those meals online. They...

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New Data Shows Wellness Is Leading the Way on Wearables
November 22, 2022

Wellness and wearables go together like watches and wrists, like rings and fingers, but they’re far more than digital status symbols. Wellness is bringing out the true utility of these trendy devices as innovation in the wearables space shows, borne out by new research. Get...

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Mastercard Debuts Tap and Go Race Bibs at NYC Marathon
November 07, 2022

When runners who were preparing to participate in the New York City Marathon picked up their race materials for the Sunday (Nov. 6) event, one of the items was a race bib that could be equipped with a method for contactless payments.  Get the Full...