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• [New] By 2025, wearable technology is expected to become a staple in the wardrobes of 27.2% of the U.S. population. best colorful socks
• [New] Wearable sensors, smartwatches, and audio listening devices (Alexa, Google Home) will report worsening symptoms of in-home patients in real time, allowing healthcare teams to make life-saving decisions. Worcester Business Journal
• [New] Apple is preparing a staggered rollout of XR products that will reshape the future of wearable computing from now through 2028. 9meters
• Global wearable medical devices valued at $91.21 billion in 2024, projected to reach $103.04 billion in 2025 and surge to $324.73 billion by 2032, reflecting a 17.8% CAGR from 2025 to 2032. The Business Legacy - Empowering Visionaries Building L
• Apple Visor or Smart Glasses (around 2027) - A mainstream, everyday-wearable pair of smart glasses delivering glanceable notifications and basic AR overlays, aimed squarely at Meta's Ray-Ban line but running a slimmed-down visionOS. SimplyMac
• As the rest of the tech world fumbles through clunky VR headsets and camera-hungry smartwatches, Apple is quietly gearing up for a 2026 launch of its most ambitious wearable yet, AI-powered smart glasses designed to rival Meta's Ray-Ban integration and redefine the human-device relationship. Level Up Magazine
• Wearable sensors, drones, and AI-powered automated detection systems are reducing worker exposure to risks, providing real-time alerts, improving emergency response, and making mines significantly safer in 2025. Farmonaut
• The full deployment will begin in Q3 2025 and scale up through 2026, with Korean Air aiming to integrate the wearable robotics platform into aircraft structure manufacturing, engine component maintenance, and logistics handling operations. Your Gateway to the Aviation Industry - News, Careers,
• As the first official customer, Korean Air will deploy the wearable robot across its aerospace division, including assembly and maintenance operations for commercial airliners, military aircraft, urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles, drones, stealth aircraft and satellite launch systems. Aviation Pros
• Although Samsung has not announced an official price for India at the time of writing, global pricing indicates it could cost around Rs30,000 to Rs35,000, placing it in the premium wearable category. NewTech
• Wearables is one of the biggest consumer-tech categories, forecast to surpass the 100 million user mark in 2025 - and more than one-third of all adults in the US already own a wearable device. Shopify
• Medical wearable devices present a massive opportunity for 2026, with several companies pursuing FDA approvals for neuromorphic-powered seizure prediction and continuous health monitoring devices. Quick Market Pitch
• Apple's foray into head-mounted technology is accelerating with an ambitious roadmap that could redefine the wearable tech landscape. WebProNews
• Smart Glasses Could Replace Smartphones by 2035 - Experts say wearable tech powered by AI is on track to replace smartphones within a decade. Ticker
• Wearables & Health Tech: The wearables segment, including smartwatches and fitness trackers, is expected to surpass 650 million units shipped in 2025, up 8% from 2024. BeeCost
• Data flowing from wearables could help improve clinical insights and prevent patient care delays. Healthcare IT News
• Whether you are a tech enthusiast or someone curious about the future of smart wearables, Apple Glasses could mark a pivotal moment in the evolution of wearable technology. Geeky gadgets
• Apple's wearable loops could feature communications circuity like a microphone, or even emit light to, again, be used as a form of positional sensor. Forbes
• As the late 2026 release date approaches, the anticipation surrounding Apple Glasses reflects the growing interest in wearable AR devices. Geeky gadgets
• In the coming years, Apple is expected to diversify its wearables lineup starting with a smart glass competitor to the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses. Gadgets 360
• A technology demonstration launching to the International Space Station (ISS) on Axiom Mission 4 will test a wearable device that collects biometric data such as total sleep time and heart rate variability during sleep. EEJournal
• Apple's Smart Glasses Set to Redefine Wearables by 2027 Apple is gearing up to launch smart glasses to compete with Meta's Ray-Ban glasses and Google's Android XR, targeting a 2026 or 2027 release. AppleMagazine
• Wearable tech has made significant strides over the past few years, and 2025 will see next-gen wearable fitness trackers that go beyond just counting steps. Pressmaverick -

Last updated: 18 August 2025