Global Scans · Wearables · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• Smartwatches: The segment of wearable medical devices is led by smartwatches, which are valued at $33.58 billion in 2024, with a forecast to grow to $105.20 billion by 2032. AI Software Development & Custom AI Solutions for Busin
• A non-drug, wearable device can help people with substance use disorders manage stress, reduce cravings, and lower their risk of relapse in real time. Harvard Gazette

Last updated: 10 November 2025