[New] 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
[New] 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] 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
[New] In 2026, NIH and CMS will jointly operate a real-world data platform that integrates insurance claims, EHRs, and wearable data to track exposures and outcomes in real time.
Popular Rationalism
[New] At CES 2026, Sensura will present a prototype non-invasive glucose monitoring platform featuring two complementary device form factors: a handheld device designed for fast, non-invasive spot checks, and a wearable device designed for continuous glucose trend monitoring throughout the day.
Morningstar, Inc.
[New] Rumours around the Jony Ive-designed wearable AI device that OpenAI is working on have intensified, with predictions that it could be released in the first quarter of 2026 - and that OpenAI is already working to dramatically improve ChatGPT's audio capabilities to accommodate it.
Yahoo Tech
[New] Neuralink or a competitor will receive FDA approval for a consumer-grade wearable that allows basic telepathic control of a cursor or phone, aimed at the general public, not just medical patients.
Medium
[New] Wearable Devices Ltd. will demonstrate how neural interaction can become a reliable and intuitive control method across smart-glasses and screens at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
MarketScreener
[New] Wearable healthcare devices will see a massive surge by 2050, reaching two billion units annually.
Economic Times
[New] 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
[New] Wearable device users around the world are projected to surpass 1.5 billion by 2026.
Digittrix Infotech Pvt Ltd
Looking ahead to 2026, regulators globally will continue paying close attention to neural and related data as new neurotechnology and wearable tech becomes even more common, and especially as AI's ability to infer mental states from everyday data grows increasingly sophisticated.
JD Supra
Wearable human exoskeletons will be one of the defining human-augmentation technologies of this decade, not because they make us superhuman in a sci-fi sense, but because they expand human potential while enhancing safety, health, and performance.
The Exoskeleton Store
Potential wearable hacks, deepfakes, and autonomous AI systems mean that in 2026, users will need to take extra steps and security measures.
IO+
2026 will be a milestone year for wearable technology with advanced sensors, AI integration, and new device types enriching the user experience.
Fueler
Many new features in 2026 allow real-time mood tracking through wearable integrations, turning self-care into a proactive, data-informed experience.
Clustox Blog
By 2025, we predict the emergence of socially acceptable AR glasses that are lightweight, all-day wearable, and even stylish.INAIRSPACE
Last updated: 19 January 2026
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