Wearables market: tech-powered sports gadgets
The ever expanding market of wearable tech: From smartwatches that can make contactless payments to cyclist helmets that can surf the internet, it can seem as though the possibilities emerging from wearable tech are endless. The growing wearables market leaves us with no shortage of options. The market is expected to double in size by 2021 and to see 125.5 mn devices shipped across the globe, according to study cited in a piece by Paul Lamkin for Forbes. “Expect digital assistants, cellular connectivity, and connections to larger systems, both at home and at work.”
Best smart watches and shoes: Smart watches, the market’s most popular products, are evolving day by day, with dozens, if not hundreds, of competing brands, which you can peruse courtesy of Tech Radar. Another growing category is that of “smart shoes.” Runners and visually impaired people can now choose from a wide array of shoes that look good and have built in computers that can track performance and pace, charge devices, measure distance, and provide hands-free GPS navigation. You can check out the top 5 devices rated by sports site ISPO.