New data is predicting that global shipments of wearable devices will reach 125.3 million units in 2018, a 8.5 percent increase from the previous year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
A new report estimates that worldwide shipments of wearable devices will reach 225 million in 2019. 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...
HSBC and Samsung have announced what they are calling a “first-of-its-kind” program to bring wearable technology into HSBC bank branches. The two firms are currently testing a pilot that will put heavily customized Samsung Gear S3 watches onto the wrists of branch employees at HSBC’s...
Wirecard and Mastercard announced plans to expand their existing partnership to promote digital, contactless payments via wearables. As of today (July 17), the expanded partnership will immediately make Wirecard available in Germany via Garmin Pay. The firms said additional projects are in the works that...
Pod-style lodging is breaking the hospitality mold by combining the best of hotels and hostels — and serving guests who want a middle ground between the two styles of properties. While “capsule hotels” arrived on the scene in Japan in the 1970s, they are now arriving in North...
The Fitbit Ace, the wearable company’s latest $100 offer geared specifically to children, is officially out on the market. Designed for children eight and up, the product, according to reviews in The Verge, is similar to the Fitbit Alta in terms of design. Get the...
Fitbit announced that it has shipped more than one million Fitbit Versa devices since they went on sale on April 16. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Lenovo Group is setting its sights on India as it tries to boost its market share in the wearables industry in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
The worldwide wearables market hit new highs last year, with Apple moving past competitors Fitbit and Xiaomi to take the top spot. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
