Wearables

Google Wallet and Acorns Launch Payment Solution Designed for Kids
Google Wallet and Acorns Launch Payment Solution Designed for Kids
August 09, 2024  |  Wearables

Parents can now provide their 7- to 12-year-old kids with a wearable payment device powered by Google Wallet and GoHenry by Acorns. The two organizations have partnered...

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Greenlight and Google Team on Fitbit-Focused Financial Education
Greenlight and Google Team on Fitbit-Focused Financial Education
August 07, 2024  |  Wearables

Financial education-focused FinTech Greenlight has launched a collaboration with Google. The partnership, announced Wednesday (Aug. 7), connects Greenlight’s debit card to Google’s Fitbit Ace LTE,...

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Are Wearable Companions the Next Face of AI?
Are Wearable Companions the Next Face of AI?
August 02, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

As the tech industry pushes toward more AI interactions, a new entrant in the wearable market is raising eyebrows and questions about the future of...

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Apple’s Services Segment Grows, But AI Still Remains a ‘Show Me’ Story
Apple’s Services Segment Grows, But AI Still Remains a ‘Show Me’ Story
August 01, 2024  |  Apple

Apple’s latest quarter showed some resilience in services growth – and management noted the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to help transform the company’s efforts...

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Samsung Enters Smart Ring Market, Expanding Wearable Tech Portfolio
Samsung Enters Smart Ring Market, Expanding Wearable Tech Portfolio
July 10, 2024  |  Wearables

Samsung unveiled its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Galaxy Ring at a product launch event in Paris on Wednesday (July 10), marking the South Korean tech giant’s...

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Samsung Unveils Latest Wearables With AI-Powered Wellness Features
Samsung Unveils Latest Wearables With AI-Powered Wellness Features
July 10, 2024  |  Technology

Samsung unveiled its latest wearables with features powered by artificial intelligence. The new Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra became available for pre-order...

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Apple Looks to Sell Vision Pro to Overseas Consumers
Apple Looks to Sell Vision Pro to Overseas Consumers
May 13, 2024  |  Apple

Will Apple’s mixed-reality headset be more popular overseas than it was in America? The tech giant is reportedly trying to find out. Apple is preparing...

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Integrated Health Metrics Unlock New Frontier for Connected Wellness
Integrated Health Metrics Unlock New Frontier for Connected Wellness
May 03, 2024  |  Connected Economy

In the wake of Peloton’s restructuring efforts that come amid a decline in user engagement and a shrinking user base, the connected fitness industry finds itself at a critical juncture. While Peloton’s...

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Google Transitioning Fitbit Pay to Google Wallet in Most Countries
Google Transitioning Fitbit Pay to Google Wallet in Most Countries
April 30, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Google is transitioning its Fitbit Pay contactless payments to Google Wallet in most countries. “Google Wallet is now available for all Fitbit devices that support contactless payments,” a message on the Fitbit Pay web...

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