Global Scans · Wearables · Weekly Summary

• [New] As healthcare regimes shift more toward personalized medicine, globally wearable sensors will have an average compound annual growth rate of approximately 38% from 2017 to 2025, among which the development of the smart watch is expected to grow at a particularly high rate. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The rumored Ray-Ban-style wearable, despite lacking a display, could quietly establish Samsung as a leader in audio-based, assistant-driven experiences. UNDERCODE NEWS
• In 2024, nearly 538 million wearable devices were projected to ship worldwide, according to the International Data Corporation - a 6.1% increase over the previous year. X-Team
• Researchers from RMIT University have developed a wearable wound monitoring device with integrated sensors that could reduce infection risks by minimising the need for frequent physical contact. News-Medical
• 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
• Samsung's recent purchase of the digital health platform Xealth will create synergy with Samsung's wearable technology, offering a link between home health monitoring and clinical decision-making. American Hospital Association
• Researchers at Stanford University recently published findings demonstrating the feasibility of using wearable sensor data to predict ICU readmissions with impressive accuracy - way better than traditional risk assessment tools. Memesita
• By 2025, wearable technology is expected to become a staple in the wardrobes of 27.2% of the U.S. population. best colorful socks
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 08 September 2025