Global Scans · Wearables · Weekly Summary

• [New] Looking ahead to 2026, regulators globally will continue paying close attention to neural and related data as new neurotechnology and wearable tech becomes even more common, and especially as AI's ability to infer mental states from everyday data grows increasingly sophisticated. JD Supra
• [New] Wearable human exoskeletons will be one of the defining human-augmentation technologies of this decade, not because they make us superhuman in a sci-fi sense, but because they expand human potential while enhancing safety, health, and performance. The Exoskeleton Store
• [New] Potential wearable hacks, deepfakes, and autonomous AI systems mean that in 2026, users will need to take extra steps and security measures. IO+
• [New] 2026 will be a milestone year for wearable technology with advanced sensors, AI integration, and new device types enriching the user experience. Fueler
• Many new features in 2026 allow real-time mood tracking through wearable integrations, turning self-care into a proactive, data-informed experience. Clustox Blog
• By 2025, we predict the emergence of socially acceptable AR glasses that are lightweight, all-day wearable, and even stylish. INAIRSPACE
• Global spending on connected wearable devices could cross USD 150 billion by 2030. P&S Intelligence
• We are seeing an uptake in gamified options (like the BODYCOMBAT XR experience on Meta Quest) and the global wearable technology industry is set to hit $186 billion by 2030. Les Mills
• By 2040, your smartphone and wearable devices will function as a continuous diagnostic center. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The top opportunities in the internet of medical things (IoMT) markets segmented by device type will arise in the wearable devices segment, which will gain $89.8 billion of global annual sales by 2029. Yahoo Finance
• Welcome to the future of fatigue risk: AI-powered, non-wearable, software-only fatigue prediction that's validated by science, built for scale, and already making a measurable impact across global mining and fleet operations. Sleep Performance, Inc.
• The decade will see widespread adoption of wearable and implantable health sensors. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The 2025 health landscape anticipates widespread adoption of wearable devices, such as the Apple Watch, which currently monitors over 100 million users. HotBot
• The expansion of telehealth services and patient monitoring in 2025 will emphasize equity, driven by federal mandates that require at least 30% of services to target underserved rural and women's health populations using wearable devices. HotBot
• Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region due to increasing investment in healthcare digitization, rising adoption of wearable health devices, and large patient populations in countries like China and India. DelveInsight Business Research
• By 2025, smart fabrics and wearable technology will cease to be a niche. Fashion Week Online
• Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, neuromorphic computing is positioned to transform edge AI applications-robotics, autonomous vehicles, smart sensors, and wearable devices that require real-time processing with minimal power consumption. Educational Technology and Change Journal

Last updated: 05 January 2026