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 […]
Writing for the EETimes, MakingSociety.com founder Mathilde Berchon offers some valuable advice to startups using open source hardware. “The open-hardware movement started with prototyping tools. Building together tools that everyone can use is at the core of the movement,” Berchon explains. “For a hardware entrepreneur, there are now plenty of them to use for creating […]
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 […]
Did you know that mobile users will provide personalized data streams to more than 100 apps and services every day by 2017? Indeed, according to Gartner research director Brian Blau, wearable devices are expected to utilize mobile apps as their primary conduit for data exchange and user interface. As such, wearable devices will depend on […]
Atmel MCU Applications Manager Bob Martin recently went on camera in Las Vegas to discuss the evolution of CES over the years, with a specific emphasis on the Maker Movement and DIY community. As we’ve previously discussed on Bits & Pieces, Atmel’s 8- and 32-bit microcontrollers have been the MCUs of choice for Arduino since the […]
Adafruit’s Mike Barela has put together a detailed tutorial on programming the Atmel-powered Arduino Uno board (ATmega328) with Android and Windows tablets. As Barela notes, creating on the go for both hobbyists and engineers gets easier every year. “Tablets with modern versions of the Android operating system can be found below $200. In addition, there is a […]
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, […]
Forrester analyst Tim Sheedy confirms that smart, wearable technology is fast becoming mainstream. “In the past week alone, I’ve heard about devices that can improve your tennis swing, improve your posture, sense your presence, and generate energy from walking — not to mention the new smart watches, handheld 3D printers that can draw bones, smart […]
Angela McIntyre, research director at Gartner, has confirmed that digital health and fitness will be one of the hottest segments at CES 2014 – with 40 percent of exhibitor floor space expanded for the lucrative segment. “We expect to see some updates and innovation in wearable cameras, smart glasses, smart watches and headsets. We will […]
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a future world where all types of electronic devices link to each other via the Internet. In 2009, there were 2.5 billion connected devices; most of these were mobile phones, PCs and tablets. By 2020, there will be over 30 billion connected devices of far greater variety. According […]
