Wearables

Designers of ultra-low-power portables and wearables can shrink the size of a power and communication interface to the charging dock by up to 80% with the MAX20340, the industry's smallest two-pin bi-directional DC powerline communications (PLC) device from Maxim Integrated Products. 

HARMAN has announced that the Personi-Fi platform can now be used across all headphones in the JBL CLUB series. Built for today’s on-the-go lifestyle, Personi-Fi lets people tailour their listening experience wherever they are and on whichever JBL CLUB headphones device they choose. This new technology was showcased and available in headphones for the first time at CES 2020.

ProGlove, in collaboration with Samsung Electronics America has announced a combined product solution to address the growing need for wearable scanners in industries ranging from retail, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. The combined solution consists of ProGlove’s MARK product family of wearable barcode scanners and Samsung’s latest ruggedised smartphone for business - the Galaxy XCover Pro - providing enterprise users with a seamless, secure flow of information, enabling consistent traceability and increased user comfort. 

HARMAN has announced its entry into the gaming sector through technologically advanced, feature-rich headsets that will take gaming experiences to new heights. The move builds on JBL’s leadership in the global headphones category as the third largest brand in the world. Driven by a passion for innovation, a commitment to delivering PRO sound, and a user-focused approach to design unique in the industry, JBL has built a reputation for bringing the latest breakthrough technologies to headphone users around the world.

T-Shirts used as mobile phones sounds like the stuff of science fiction. But a research project led by Nottingham Trent University could turn such future-gazing tech into reality. The university’s Advanced Textiles Research Group (ATRG) has been given £1.3m to advance the technology that will pave the way towards the world’s first wearable computer.

The Wearable AI Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $35bn to over $180bn by 2025; as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights. The explosive growth of smartwatches has been the primary factor propelling the wearable AI market. Continuous improvements in the design and functionality along with its availability at lower price increased its adoption among consumers.

Ultra-miniature surface mount crystal oscillators that are ideal for use in embedded and smart clothing applications have been launched by Euroquartz. The XO22 series is now available in a new ultra-miniature 2.5 x 2.0 x 1.0mm size surface mount package with frequencies from 0.75 to 50MHz.

Wearable electronics, such as medical devices and fitness trackers, are going through a period of rapid change. The revolution in ‘personal electronic devices’ is improving the ability of individuals and healthcare professionals to monitor and manage their health. Graeme Clark, Principle Engineer, Renesas Electronics, explains.

Recent IDTechEx research in their report ‘Electronic Skin Patches 2019-2029’, has revealed significant opportunities in the development and use of electronic skin patches, with over $7.5bn in revenue made from the technology in 2018 and a growth forecast of over $20bn per year over the next decade.

Answering some questions on the new Samsung Galaxy Fit/DA1469x, Rahul Todi, Senior Product Marketing Engineer, Dialog Semiconductor has offered his expertise. Today, there are numerous fitness/wearable products on the market geared toward improving our wellbeing, or at least giving us more insight into it.