Global Scans · Wearables · Weekly Summary

• [New] Key Opportunity - Telehealth physical therapy platforms represent the highest-growth opportunity, with CMS extended reimbursements, AI-guided exercise programs, and wearable motion-tracking technologies enabling scalable, geographically unrestricted access beyond traditional clinic networks. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Near-eye display shipments, mostly adopted in wearable XR (extended reality) devices such as VR headsets and AR smartglasses, will be rising in the coming years and reach near 60 million by 2030. Omdia
• [New] Apple is planning to release its first AI-focused wearable - a pair of camera-equipped AirPods - in late 2027. Fortune
• [New] North America is expected to witness the highest growth rate of 22.1% due to the widespread adoption of advanced consumer electronics, such as smartphones and wearable devices, which rely heavily on wireless charging technologies. Polaris
• [New] The older Apple Watch variants may not support some of the latest watchOS features and health sensors, or they may run into battery issues well before they reach five years of use, but they will still offer a basic wearable experience, including support for health tracking, notifications, and apps. BGR
• [New] Asia-Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth due to large-scale textile manufacturing ecosystems and increasing smart wearable demand in China, Japan, South Korea, and India. openpr
• [New] Rising investments in wearable technologies, expanding adoption of remote patient monitoring systems, and advancements in nanotechnology-based fibers are strengthening commercialization opportunities globally. openpr
• Global wearable device shipments are expected to reach 614 million units in 2026, up from 591 million in 2025. Sahha
• Wearable ultrasound technology has the potential to enable continuous prenatal monitoring and improve pregnancy outcomes in ways that were previously not possible. SciTechDaily
• Qualcomm's secret weapon here could be its ability to scale through industry partnerships - notably with partners like Samsung, Motorola, Xiaomi, and Google - so be on the lookout for announcements that focus on Snapdragon Wear Elite adoption by popular and disruptive wearable device brands. Futurum
• Expect fewer new Quest models and longer refresh cycles, with R&D investment flowing toward glasses and wearable form factors. Tech Insider

Last updated: 29 June 2026