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Wearables stories - Page 7

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Enterprise AR and wearable tech: Not to be underestimated
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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Augmented reality (AR) and wearable devices are set to drive growth in the business sector, says a new report from Beecham Research.
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Tech and exercise – friend or foe?
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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the new zealand register of exercise professionals
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals is calling for people to not get lost in technology when trying to get healthy.
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Fitness and activity trackers rule the wearables market, but for how long?
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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The demand for wearables continues to grow, with fitness and activity trackers now in fierce competition from smartwatches.
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Volvo and Microsoft, making 1980s tech dreams a reality
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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Volvo and Microsoft have teamed up to roll out a new wearable voice control system, a la the 1980s TV cult classic Knight Rider.
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Wearables a growing target for cyber attacks
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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Cyber threats loom as wearable tech weaves into daily payments, say industry giants WISeKey and Kaspersky Lab.
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Changing consumer habits damaging PC sales
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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The PC market is still in the middle of structural change, which will reduce the PC installed base in the next few years.
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Smartwatch ecosystem grows, Apple Watch destroys competition
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Apple Watch dominates smartwatch market with 52% of 2015 sales; Android Wear less than 10%. Samsung's Tizen-based Gear S2 suffers weak sales.
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Samsung unveils new smart fridge, SUHD TV, wearables and tablet
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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Samsung has announced a range of new Internet of Things (IoT) products at CES 2016 in Las Vegas, including SUHD TVs and intelligent home appliances.
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Smartwatches to push wearables market
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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Worldwide smartwatch shipments are expected to reach over 200 million in 2019, driving growth in the wearables market, according to IDC.
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Wearables for Good challenge celebrates life-changing technology
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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Necklace storing medical records and wearable soap win UNICEF's Wearables for Good challenge. Prize: $15,000 each.
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Ingram Micro gets a Moov on with new fitness wearables deal
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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Ingram Micro has signed a sub-distribution deal which will see it offering the Moov range of fitness wearables in New Zealand.
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Fitbit improves exercise tracking
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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The new features include SmartTrack automatic exercise recognition as well as enhancements to Fitbit’s PurePulse heart rate tracking.
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Wearables developers hit $29m funding milestone
Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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APX Labs has raised $29m to date in a new funding round, enabling the company to connect the world's industrial workforce.
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Toshiba targets wearable market with new Bluetooth devices
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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Toshiba America Electronic Components is releasing two Bluetooth Smart ICs with Bluetooth Low Energy v4.1 capabilities.
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The Warehouse launching prepay mobile service
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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noel leeming
The Warehouse will launch a prepay mobile service with 2degrees later this month, building on its longstanding selling other companies offerings.
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Hands-on review: Garmin's Forerunner 25
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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PCs sales are tanking and smartphone hype is gradually running out of gas, and meanwhile, wearables continue generating a growing amount of excitement.
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Wearables popularity creating jobs, according to new research
Tue, 22nd Sep 2015
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The report suggest the wearable tech space is an emerging job market, with 81% of CIOs believing wearables will happen the workplace.
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Google's new Project Aura focuses on 'building cool wearables'
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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Google appears to be working in earnest to fulfill its promise to revamp the Google Glass and bring a new wearable device to enterprises.
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Enterprise wearables are here to stay
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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UK businesses are embracing wearables, with 93% already exploring the technology, a new survey by APX Labs has found.
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Smart wristwear driving wearables market, Apple Watch OS to lead
Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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A growing list of vendors, proliferation of devices, price points and steady consumer adoption will fuel growth in the worldwide market for wearables.
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The human body at the core of new wireless communication tech
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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communication
New wireless communication technology that works by sending magnetic signals through the human body is on the horizon.
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Watch out Fitbit: Apple is closing in
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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Leading wearable brand Fitbit may have a fight on its hands as Apple finds itself within striking distance in its first year in the wearable market.
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LG's G Watch R now Wi-Fi capable
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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The latest Android Wear update is being rolled out over the next couple of days, bringing new features to all three LG Android Wear devices.
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Enterprise wearables, more than just a fad?
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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Organisations are taking innovative approaches to utilising wearables in their operations and making use of the numerous devices available.