Global Scans · Wearables · Weekly Summary

• [New] Smart glasses technology is accelerating at a rapid pace with an expected 60+ million extended reality (XR) wearable devices sold annually by 2035. Thought Leadership
• [New] The IDC Worldwide quarterly wearable device tracker and the IDC Worldwide augmented and virtual reality headset tracker conclude that companies that can deliver seamless, always-on assistance through a pair of glasses that people want to wear will define this decade's computing transition. ComputerWeekly.com
• [New] In 2026, expect more brands to speak the language of regulation: low-stimulation travel, nervous-system-friendly workplaces, somatic classes, trauma-informed retreats, rest rituals, sound therapy, and wearable data that tries to reduce stress rather than create another performance scoreboard. Fit Global Life
• Enterprises across Germany, Japan, and China are deploying IoT sensor networks, wearable biometric devices, and predictive analytics platforms to simultaneously monitor environmental hazards and workforce health in real time. MarkNtel Advisors
• The proposed mm-wave MIMO antenna with a shared ground offers a more mechanically robust antenna design, which could be useful for multilayer PCBs or mobile / wearable 5G and beyond applications. Nature
• The South Korean report confirms that Samsung's Android XR-powered wearable, the Galaxy Glasses, will also be introduced. Tech Advisor
• Cheating in exams could be magnified by the new generation of wearable hi-tech devices such as smartglasses or invisible earpieces, according to England's qualifications watchdog. The Guardian
• 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
• 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
• Apple is planning to release its first AI-focused wearable - a pair of camera-equipped AirPods - in late 2027. Fortune
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Rising investments in wearable technologies, expanding adoption of remote patient monitoring systems, and advancements in nanotechnology-based fibers are strengthening commercialization opportunities globally. openpr

Last updated: 27 July 2026