Wearable device shipments reach record 148.4 million in Q3 2023

Worldwide shipments of wearable devices grew 2.6% year over year during the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23) and reached an all-time high for the third quarter of 148.4 million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Total volume even surpassed shipments in 3Q21 (142.1 million) and 3Q22

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Fibocom announces a smart module for IoT change

Fibocom has announced the release of a new LTE smart module SC228 for the acceleration of digital transformation in smart retailing, smart wearable camera, Industrial IoT, In-vehicle infotainment market. Integrated with a 6nm processor, the module utilises the powerful CPU and GPU to deliver superior multimedia performance while conserving power. Compatible with frequency bands worldwide,

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When downtime becomes dangerous: How to mitigate IoT outages

In many ways, Internet connectivity has become the lifeblood of today’s modern business, powering digital operations, products, and experiences for end users, writes Mike Hicks, a principal solutions analyst at Cisco ThousandEyes. The Internet has revolutionised many different industries, and over the last twenty years, IoT technologies have broken new ground with innovations that help

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eSIM vs. iSIM: Comprehensive comparison and key differences explained

iSIM and eSIM are both technologies related to the SIM cards used in mobile devices, but they serve different purposes and have different characteristics. Here’s a breakdown of the differences between the two.

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How and why ‘Smart Textiles’ became a thing

It is not news that the Internet of Things is here and is revolutionising every sector of modern life as we know it, from healthcare, smart homes and finance through to the way cities and transport infrastructures and much more. As its ubiquity increases, inevitably lesser-known use-cases are emerging. All hail the arrival of ‘Smart

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GigaDevice unveils 128Mb SPI NOR Flash in 3x3x0.4mm FO-USON8 package

GigaDevice, a semiconductor industry provider of flash memory, 32-bit microcontrollers, sensors, and analogue technology, announces launch of 128Mb SPI NOR Flash, GD25LE128EXH, in the ultra-compact 3x3x0.4mm FO-USON8 package. With its thickness of only 0.4mm, the GD25LE128EXH offers designers unparalleled flexibility in designing compact applications, making it the ideal code storage unit for IoT, wearables, healthcare, and networking

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Ilogs digitises care in a changing society

Over the past few decades medical, economic and social developments have resulted in a substantial increase in life expectancy in many countries, while at the same time birth rates have declined. These changing demographics present real challenges for society, challenges that require innovative solutions, particularly around the care of our ageing populations. Ilogs, the Austrian-based

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Casio chooses Trustonic Secured Platform to protect its new smartwatches

Device and application security provider Trustonic reports that Casio has selected Trustonic Secured Platform (TSP) to bring additional security and trust to its next-generation flagship wearable.

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Connected clothing to become $1 billion industry by 2020, according to Juniper Research

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the wearables market has begun to shift away from wrist-based devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers, with other device categories forecast to grow much faster.

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Three wearables for your factory

According to Statista, there were 453 million connected wearable devices worldwide in 2018, a figure thatis predicted to increase to 593 million this year. While, unsurprisingly, the market is currently dominated by smart watches, you may be surprised at the benefits wearables 

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Hardware design limits usability of wearable devices, finds Strategy Analytics

As the need for complex, differentiated use cases for wearable devices grows, so too will their size and weight increase causing discomfort to users wanting to wear them daily. A recent study from the User Experience Strategies (UXS) service at Strategy Analytics “UXS Technology Planning Report: Wearables”,

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Cargotec develops intelligent cargo handling with global IoT connectivity services from Orange Business Services

Orange Business Services and Cargotec have signed a three-year, multimillion euro agreement for worldwide IoT connectivity that helps Cargotec keep goods moving efficiently and safely. Cargotec, with headquarters in Finland, is a provider of cargo and load handling solutions. Cargo traffic is one of the vital services that helps keep our global society up and

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Digital advertising spend to reach $420 billion by 2022, says Juniper Research

A new report from Juniper Research has found that digital advertising spend will grow by 18% CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) over the next five years, rising from $184 billion in 2017 to $420 billion in 2022. These figures include advertising spend across mobile, desktop, wearables and DOOH (Digital-out-of-Home) signage.

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eSIM market projected to increase to almost 1bn shipments by 2021, says IHS Markit

The embedded SIM (eSIM) market is projected to increase nearly nine-fold, from a relatively small base of 108.9 million shipments in 2016 to 986 million shipments in 2021. This is according to the latest research from IHS Markit.

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DynamicSteering tech and 802.11ac Wave 2 access points ease IT burden as wireless devices proliferate via IoT

ADTRAN®, Inc. a provider of next-generation open networking solutions, says it is now enabling the IT department to regain control of the Wi-Fi network with the launch 

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Smart Home contends with smorgasbord of platforms and technologies

The connected home may seem like common currency now – in 2016 we’re looking at an unprecedented increase in both acceptance and actual hardware running ‘in the wild’ – but the road here has been a long one.

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