Global Scans · Wearables · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• The expansion of GLP-1 medications will make the most significant impact in 2026, alongside wearable technology and Food as Medicine. / USA CNS Media
• New noninvasive, even wearable BCI devices will provide safer and more accessible uses. TechTarget

Last updated: 16 February 2026