Global Scans · Wearables · Weekly Summary

• [New] Wearable health tech will likely become a standard component of personalized healthcare strategies worldwide. TechBullion
• [New] Wearable tech is projected to be the No. 1 fitness trend for 2026. The Coastal Star
• [New] OpenAI's Wearable Threats: While OpenAI's vision for AI-driven wearables is ambitious, its reliance on NVIDIA's infrastructure (e.g., Blackwell NVL72 supercomputers) ensures NVIDIA's relevance even in new markets. Ainvest
• In 2026 and beyond, wearable devices are expected to combine glucose variability data with sleep metrics, stress indicators, and physical activity patterns. bleo
• Apple is reportedly developing an AI wearable pin for 2027, and pivoting Siri toward a Google Gemini-backed chatbot. Sophic Capital
• Global revenue for wearable healthcare technology is projected to reach $186.14 billion by 2030, as adoption grows among consumers, hospitals, and digital health companies alike. Pi.Tech
• Under new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance on low risk wearable technology and software, AI-powered health tools are rapidly expanding, leading to major implications for cost, access, and consumer autonomy in health care. Reason.com
• We are predicting at least two major consumer wearable platforms will achieve FDA clearance for primary endpoint collection in specific areas-cardiovascular and sleep disorders are the most likely candidates. Medical Product Outsourcing
• The pace of innovation in wearable technology is breathtaking, and by 2026, we are set to witness a revolution that will make today's smartwatches look like quaint relics. DSF NEWS
• The American College of Sports Medicine has published its 20th annual Worldwide Fitness Trends forecast for 2026, with the No. 1 trend being Wearable Technology. Recreation Management

Last updated: 23 February 2026