Global Scans · Wearables · Weekly Summary

• [New] Global spending on connected wearable devices could cross USD 150 billion by 2030. P&S Intelligence
• [New] 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
• [New] By 2040, your smartphone and wearable devices will function as a continuous diagnostic center. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• Innovations like AI-driven diagnostics and wearable health monitors are pushing telemedicine into hyperdrive, with a projected 16% compound annual growth rate through 2028. Success Knocks | The Business Magazine
• Snap Inc. has recently announced that it will launch a new version of its Spectacles wearable device, called Specs, in 2026. Auganix.org
• As technology continues to evolve and societal acceptance of smart wearable devices grows, smart glasses are expected to become an indispensable part of everyday life, transforming how we interact with the world. Nature
• With over 537 million wearable shipments projected in 2025, prepare for new interfaces like AR glasses and AI pins by creating short, context-aware content. Kiran Voleti
• Advanced sensors and AI algorithms are further enhancing the accuracy metrics of wearable health devices, with improvements in physiological measurements expected to reach up to 30% by 2025. Teknodate
• The convergence of VR, AR, and AI will lead to seamless, personalized digital interactions, with lightweight wearable devices potentially replacing smartphones as primary interfaces by the end of the decade. The Chronicle-Journal
• From wearable electronic glasses to stationary magnifiers, electronic vision technology is reshaping the future of visual accessibility, offering hope and independence to millions affected by low vision worldwide. buzblog.co.uk
• 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

Last updated: 08 December 2025