wearable news & features
As the industry gathers apace, wearable technology will come to represent a
new form of power dressing for business leaders next year, in the same way
that shoulder pads dominated 1980s wardrobes.
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22 Dec 2014
This year’s SIBEC Europe event opened with a lively discussion forum covering wearable technology and Sports Direct Fitness’ £5 membership announcement
HCM issue 1 2015
Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the fitness and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts
HCM issue 1 2015
MD Chris Johnson explains why Pulse is about so much more than just equipment
HCM issue 1 2015
No longer will your phone running out of juice be a problem: providing you are
prepared to have a quick run. New gadget AMPY converts energy from motion into
battery life to charge any USB-powered device.
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20 Nov 2014
Games firm Nintendo is moving into the hardware market with a specific focus
on sleep tracking, following the company’s return to profitability after a period of
heavy losses.
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14 Nov 2014
We catch up with the latest products in wearable technology
– a market that’s expected to be worth US$2bn by 2018
HCM issue 11 2014
As we gear up for 2015, what looks set to drive growth for the health and fitness sector?
HCM issue 11 2014
Just weeks after being the subject of intense speculation over its entry to the
wearable tech market, Microsoft has duly proven that there’s no smoke without
fire by unveiling the Microsoft Band.
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31 Oct 2014
Black Eyed Peas superstar will.i.am is poised to make a surprise assault on the
burgeoning wearable tech market with a “smart cuff” featuring fitness tracking
software.
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24 Oct 2014
Microsoft is reportedly weeks away from launching its own smartwatch with
fitness tracking features, expected to challenge existing offerings from rivals
Samsung and Apple.
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21 Oct 2014
The number of people who own wearable tech in the UK is set to double in 2015
– from 6 to 13 per cent – as products make the leap from niche to mainstream.
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15 Oct 2014
Online retailer Amazon appears poised for a further push into the wearable technology sector, with
the company poised to increase investment and staff at its secretive hardware operations unit
Lab126.
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02 Oct 2014
mywellness cloud – delivering the ultimate digital workout experience for your members
HCM issue 10 2014
David Hopkins, MD and founder of mystery shopping and research company Proinsight, on turning everyday insights into profits
HCM issue 10 2014
Almost three quarters of 16 to 24-year-olds have used or hold an interest in
wearable technology, according to new figures published by GlobalWebIndex.
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26 Sep 2014
Plans are afoot for the release of a wearable smart-heated base layer to keep
sports enthusiasts, outdoor workers and the general public warm during the
winter months.
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25 Sep 2014
Online fashion retailer Mr Porter has made moves to establish dominance
in the wearable technology sector, with the website becoming the exclusive
third-party retailer of Google Glass.
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19 Sep 2014
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is looking to continue research in
partnership with an Australian developer to produce a reliable wearable
sensor that can detect illegal bowling actions in the game.
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15 Sep 2014
Apple has finally pulled back the curtain on its long-awaited Apple Watch at a special
launch event at the Flint Center in California, US, with the new device featuring a whole
host of health and fitness-related functions.
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10 Sep 2014
Sony has taken a step forward in the battle to gain dominance in the wearable
technology sector with the unveiling of its latest SmartWatch 3 at the IFA
tradeshow in Berlin, Germany.
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08 Sep 2014
Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the European Congress, being held in Amsterdam from 16–19 October
HCM issue 9 2014
Fitness tracking application RunKeeper has partnered with mobile reward
service Kilp to give users gifts and brand samples when they reach
their exercise goals.
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02 Sep 2014
Launches of wearables from tech giants such as Apple have the potential to
revolutionise the fast-growing market and “reshape the way people think,”
according to a new report.
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01 Sep 2014
American and Canadian tennis enthusiasts could soon get the chance to record
metrics and data from recent performances to help improve their game, with
Sony preparing to launch its attachable Smart Tennis Sensor early next year.
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26 Aug 2014
A new piece of wearable kit has been developed to stop people from overeating, with the Bite Counter looking to provide a remedy to the developed
world’s obesity crisis.
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20 Aug 2014
Scientists explore potential of the human body and paper-thin printable batteries to power wearables
Batteries may soon be a thing of the past for low-power wearable technology
devices, with the potential for energy to be generated from body heat and
movement, plus ambient energy from the environment.
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20 Aug 2014
Users of wearable technology devices could be at risk of cyber attacks, with
potential hackers able to intercept users' data for as little as
US$70 (€52, £41), according to a new study by online and mobile security
specialist Symantec.
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12 Aug 2014
Be it sleeping in or skipping the gym, everyone wishes they could kick those bad
habits that hurt productivity and prevent physical activity. Now, a new wearable
is bidding to not just track activity, but use pain and shame to ensure users
have no choice but to reach their goals.
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12 Aug 2014
Hewlett-Packard could be the latest technology giant to enter the growing
smartwatch market this year, with rumours within the sector suggesting that a
fashion-focused device could be released in the autumn.
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06 Aug 2014
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