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 Asia-Pacific region is expected to see rapid adoption of AR in tourism due to its large population, growing middle class, and increasing use of mobile devices and wearable technology. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Over 1.1 billion wearable devices are projected to be in use by 2025 globally. MartechIntents - The intersection of marketing and tech
• 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
• 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 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 the year 2025, the surge in wearable gadgets in the US will have increased significantly, as now it is not limited to calorie counting or heartbeat tracking. TRxADE
• 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
• OpenAI's Wearable Threats: While OpenAI's vision for AI-driven wearables is ambitious, its reliance on NVIDIA's infrastructure (e.g., Blackwell NVL72 supercomputers) ensures NVIDIA's relevance even in new markets. Ainvest
• 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
• Apple is preparing a staggered rollout of XR products that will reshape the future of wearable computing from now through 2028. 9meters
• 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,
• By 2025, wearable technology is expected to become a staple in the wardrobes of 27.2% of the U.S. population. best colorful socks
• 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
• Wearable tech in the U.S. reached $23.07 billion in 2024 and is expected to double to $47.51 billion by 2030. Accretive Edge - Driving Healthcare Growth

Last updated: 08 September 2025