Wearables

  In its upcoming report titled ‘Wearable Sleep Trackers Market: Global Industry Analysis 2013 – 2017 and Opportunity Assessment 2018 – 2028’, Future Market Insights aims to deliver key insights on the global wearable sleep tracker market.

An ultra-low power MEMS acceleration sensor for IoT and wearable applications, from Bosch Sensortec, the BMA400, is now available worldwide through distributors. Due to its low current consumption, embedded plug-and-play step counting and activity recognition features, the BMA400 extends battery lifetime of wearables such as smart watches and fitness trackers.

Rostec has created a preproduction model of a device for information exchange between the brain and an external device (household appliances, computer, exoskeleton, artificial sensory organs, wheelchair). The neural interface works dependably in large crowds, on mass transport, and when surrounded by a large number of transmitting devices. The Bruk Institute for Electronic Control Computers (INEUM), part of State Corporation Rostec’s Automation concern, is behind the technology.

Qoitech has announced that its Otii solution has been part of a cooperation with Ericsson, Sony Mobile and Altair to deliver over five times longer battery lifetime in a second-gen connected wearable prototype for e-health such as diabetes monitoring. The concept is a result of a collaboration of mobile tech providers in exploring the massive IoT ecosystem, looking into simplifying the ecosystem communication and extending the battery life of the devices for better user experience and reliability.

Bremont Watch Company nurtures watchmaking skills in the UK and, as part of its objective, already manufactures components including its unique three part case consisting of bezel, central body and case back at its manufacturing facility near Henley-on-Thames and intends to develop the skills and capability to make as many parts as possible itself in the UK.

It has been announced that the Oura app has been awarded the Red Dot Award: Communication Design 2018 for high quality design and creativity. The Oura ring also received the Red Dot Award 2018 for Product Design earlier in 2018.

A new product from Epsilor, a globally recognised developer and manufacturer of mobile energy products for defence and aerospace applications. Its innovative wearable conformal military battery for advanced Digital Soldier programs will be showcased at the DVD2018 show, which will take place at Millbrook, 19th to 20th September, 2018.

Samsung Mobile has globally launched the next generation of their Samsung Gear smartwatch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch. The smartwatch integrates a consumer embedded SIM (eSIM) solution, exclusively supplied by G+D Mobile Security. This latest generation of Samsung smartwatches supports remote profile management over-the-air with mobile network operators (MNOs) in all regions. Consumers benefit from a user-friendly connectivity and seamless device management.

Plantronics likes to practice what it preaches, and aims to cater for everyone. In most daily activities, headphones or headsets can either make your life so much easier or are completely essential. Plantronics definitely took this into consideration when creating its range of Bluetooth headsets, especially its mobile Bluetooth devices designed for work environments.

Wearable technology has become a part of many people’s everyday lives, with the latest, flashiest smart technology becoming increasingly sought after for both practical and fashionable purposes. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the number of connected wearable devices worldwide is expected to jump from 325 million in 2016 to over 830 million by 2020.  By Matt Pick, Director of Commercial Operations at Plastic Logic