Microsoft has filed a patent for an AI-powered backpack that uses sensors to collect visual and auditory data from the environment. It could use this contextual data to issue commands to the wearer.
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IDC is saying that wearable device shipments will return to growth this year following their first contraction in 2022. It'll be interesting to see if this holds up given the state of the economy.
Brandon Schneider has credited his Apple Watch for saving his life as it had alerted people when he fell unconscious and received severe head injuries. Brandon has urged all to use their watches well.
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Gartner has said that spend in the global wearable market will reach $81.5 billion this year, up 18.1% compared to 2020 where spend reached $69 billion. Ear-worn devices will create the most spend.
A new patent has come to light which was published a few days ago by Apple. The document filed describes plans for a mixed reality headset which is capable of tracking facial expressions and gestures.
The new patent describes a multi-dimensional optical sensor that can output hemodynamics of a user, something that sensors incorporated in current wearables are unable to display with accuracy.
Until now, the only way to get Snap's camera-equipped Spectacles was to visit the company's NYC pop-up store, or hope a vending machine appeared near you - but that's all changed from today.
It was originally due to launch last year, but the long wait for Android Wear 2.0 is finally coming to an end. Google has announced launch details for the latest version of its OS for wearables.
Compatible with iOS, Android and Windows Phone, the Shine 2 is water-resistant and promises up to 6 months of battery life. Built from 'aircraft grade aluminum', it will go on sale next month.
