Analysts at IHS say the global market for batteries used in wearable electronics will increase more than tenfold in just four short years, propelled by new devices suitable for active sports and fitness lifestyles. Indeed, worldwide revenue for wearable electronics batteries is projected to reach $77 million by 2018, up considerably from a mere $6 […]
Movea recently ported its flagship SmartMotion technology to Atmel’s SAM G53 microcontroller, a 32-bit MCU based on ARM’s high-performance 32-bit Cortex-M4 RISC processor. Targeting mobile consumer devices such as smartphones and tablets, Movea’s SmartMotion technology enhances the user experience by delivering advanced motion driven applications including activity monitoring, context awareness, pedestrian dead-reckoning and mobile gestures […]
Industrial Economics and Knowledge Research Center (IEK) analyst Hou Chun-Yuan says worldwide wearable device shipments will increase approximately 499 percent to 190 million units in 2018, up from 31.7 million units 2014. According to Hou, the global market for wearable devices like smartwatches and wristbands is forecast to grow significantly this year as various technical […]
Basic and smart wearable band shipments increased dramatically in the second half of 2013, with analysts at Canalys predicting a significant acceleration of the trend in 2014. Indeed, over 17 million wearable bands are forecast to ship this year, driven primarily by devices with wearable-specific sensors. According to Canalys analyst Chris Jones, basic band vendors […]
Forrester analyst JP Gownder says tech companies must create a new type of ecosystem for wearables and the Internet of Things (IoT). However, this ecosystem shouldn’t necessarily focus on developers, hardware makers or service companies. Rather, Gownder believes it should prioritize brands, healthcare providers, retailers, financial services companies and governments. “Let’s be honest: A lot […]
Analysts at ABI Research expect 90 million wearable devices to ship in 2014. As senior analyst Joshua Flood notes, wearable tech will be characterized by a diversity of products, although only those with clear use-cases and target audiences are likely to succeed. “The next 12 months will be a critical period for the acceptance and […]
Writing for InformationWeek, Forrester analyst J.P. Gownder confirms that wearable devices represent the next logical step in the mobile revolution. “If done right – with vigorous ecosystems of brands, retailers, healthcare providers, and even governments tapping into their value – wearables will create more efficient and seamless experiences for wearers,” he explains. “Many of these […]
Atmel’s Tech on Tour (ToT) crew has tirelessly crisscrossed the globe for many years, offering hands-on technical training for a wide range of company products. This month, Atmel kicked off a new ToT era with a tricked-out mobile trailer that will be hitting the road this month. The versatile mobile training center allows visitors to […]
Forrester analyst JP Gownder says wearable devices will ultimately change the way workers do their jobs and how consumers manage their lives. “Every day (and surely this week), I talk to inventors, entrepreneurs and established vendors entering the wearables space. The dynamism I encounter in this space reminds me of the early days of the […]
Forrester analyst JP Gownder says wearables are just taking off and have a bright future ahead of them. “Sure, wearables are facing a hype bubble. So did the Internet; that didn’t make it any less significant in the long run,” Gownder opined in a recent blog post. “I’m impressed with the wide array of companies, […]
