Integration role seen for wearable techIt’s important to realize that a wearable device in enterprise is not just a standalone device, said an industry expert. “It’s all about what it communicates with, whether it’s the devices around the enviro More… |
Global wearable technology market to reach $34bnThe global wearable technology market is on the rise, and is expected to be worth $34 billion by 2020, according to a recent Forbes report. With the emergence of a more affluent consumer health market, wearables are poised to revo More… |
Etisalat in tie-up for ‘smart glasses’ initiativeUAE-based telecom group Etisalat has partnered with Ubimax, a leading provider of wearables solutions, to trial the next generation of Smart Glasses, which offer users hands-free access to documents while conducting their work. Sm More… |
Wearable tech to decode sign languageThe communication barrier between deaf people who use sign language and those that don't understand it may be coming to an end thanks to a new wearable technology being developed at Texas A&M University. The device incorpo More… |
The path to a wearable future lies in academiaFor a glimpse of what is, what might have been and what may lie ahead in wearable devices, look beyond branded tech and Silicon Valley start-ups to the messy labs, dry papers and solemn conferences of academia. There you'd fin More… |
The new dress code: wearable technologiesThe business world is now exploring how it can take advantage of the new possibilities provided by wearable technology, ranging from smartglasses and smartwatches to augmented reality and fitness trackers. The wearable-technology More… |
Montblanc weaves smart tech into watchesSwiss-based Montblanc, a leader in fine watches, is set to become the first luxury brand to combine wearable technology and mechanical timepieces with an interchangeable e-Strap. The TimeWalker Urban Speed e-Strap is an integrated More… |
EMEA firms ‘not ready for invasion of wearable tech’Forty-three per cent of organisations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) have plans in place to leverage the Internet of Things, while a majority is not ready for wearable technology in the workplace, a report said. More More… |
Apple's rivals hope its iWatch makes ‘wearable’ workKnow what a "Wearable" is? Most top tech executives would struggle to define it. Now they're hoping that Apple will do it for them. Next week, Apple Inc is expected to stride into the market for wearable accessories More… |
Top tech firms vie to bring health apps to wearablesFor decades, medical technology firms have searched for ways to let diabetics check blood sugar easily, with scant success. Now, the world's largest mobile technology firms are getting in on the act. Apple Inc, Samsung Electro More… |