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Revenge of the Wearables — Wrist Gizmos Grew 7.7% in Q4
Not only are smartwatches not dead, says IDC, business is still growing.
175 Million Europeans Predicted to Use Contactless Payment Services
Wearable devices are upping the frequency of tap-and-go purchase methods.
Wearables, Wellness and Footwear Come Together for TRAQ by Alegria
TRAQ by Alegria wants to keep consumers moving—and it is offering smart shoes that meet demands for comfort…
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Wearables and VR/AR Tech Set to Explode by 2021, Says IDC
The research firm projects a large jump in consumer interest for smartwatches and VR/AR headsets by 2021.
Fashion Helped Fuel 7.3% Growth in Wearables Worldwide
New IDC report offers good news for smartwatches. But single-purpose devices like fitness trackers took a hit…
Spire Reveals Health Tag, a Washable, Wearable Tracker
Spire courts consumers and the fashion industry, with a stick-on device that turns items into smart garments.
Still Ticking: Smartwatches
The tech is now in the hands of experts who know what people want to wear.
Apple Stock Hit by Apple Watch 3 Connection Problems
Apple's latest Watch is a wearable designed to work on its own, but at least in some cases, it doesn't.
Amazon Reportedly Working on Smart Glasses
Feast your eyes on this: Amazon's reportedly working on smart, stylish eyewear featuring the Alexa voice…
WWD Law Review: Amazon Speaks Up and Taylor Swift’s Song Protection
Amazon reiterated its values in the wake of President Trump's DACA decision, while Taylor Swift sought to…
Mastercard Partners With Fitbit to Streamline Payment Processes
Mastercard's "contactless payments" are now employed via Fitbit's first smartwatch, the Fitbit Ionic.
This Printed Battery Technology Could Give Wearables a Boost
A group of U.K. researchers are powering up smart textiles with a new development. On Wednesday, University…
Digital Convergence Is One of Fashion and Function, Online and in Stores
Karen Harvey and Mike Dennison discuss the role of technology in today's fashion apparel market.
Adidas, Asics Open to Settlement in Tech Patent Fight
The warring athleticwear companies could be approaching settlement talks in ongoing patent litigation.