wearables

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Watch Series 10 is in the news yet again for saving another life, this time of a user's grandmother by detecting atrial fibrillation. What Happened: A user, Nikias Molina, shared on Wednesday that his Apple Watch Series 10 identified his grandmother’s atrial...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly planning to launch a health-focused smart ring by 2026, according to a forecast by analysts at CCS Insight. What Happened: CCS Insight’s annual forecast suggests that Apple’s smart ring, similar to smartwatches, would be equipped with sensors to...

On Wednesday, Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google announced that it is upgrading the heart health monitoring features of Fitbit, making it easier for medical professionals to access and analyze user data. What Happened: In a blog post, Google said that it is improving the...

Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google’s upcoming Pixel Watch 2 will feature advanced tools from Fitbit Sense 2, such as temperature measurement and stress tracking tools, insiders reveal. What Happened: Google has announced the launch of Pixel Watch 2 on October 4, as...

In a new development, major upgrades are on the horizon for Apple Inc’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra, potentially boosting their performance and feature set. What Happened: As Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported on Friday, the upcoming Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)...

Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is the most valued among all the global companies, thanks to the sticky ecosystem around its hardware products that have a strong appeal among its loyal user base. The latest statistics disclosed by the company show that Apple has more than two billion active devices....

Police in Nashville, Tennessee have arrested a man for attaching an Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) wearable device to his girlfriend’s car wheels to possibly track her.  What Happened: Lawrence Welch, 29, was charged for attaching an electronic tracking device to his girlfriend...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is considering launching a new Apple Watch with a rugged casing aimed at extreme sports athletes, according to a report by Bloomberg that cited people familiar with the matter. What Happened: The new watch is said to be aimed at athletes, hikers, and others who use the...

Investors who watch wearable technology stocks may be monitoring their own elevated heart rates. The announcement Friday that Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) will buy Fitbit Inc. (NYSE: FIT) jolted the wearable fitness products sector, an increasingly crowded field that’s also...

Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google will acquire Fitbit Inc (NYSE: FIT) for $2.1 billion, or $7.35 per share in cash. Friday's press release confirmed a report from earlier this week. Fitbit supplies fitness trackers and smartwatches. "Fitbit has been a true pioneer in...

The bearish case for electronic and optical manufacturing solutions company Jabil Inc (NYSE: JBL) can no longer be justified, as a notable headwind has "played out," according to Citi. The Analyst Jim Suva upgraded Jabil from Sell to Buy with a price target lifted from $27 to $36. Suva...

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL)'s Google unit said Thursday it's buying about $40 million worth of smartwatch technology from watch maker Fossil Group Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL), which is throwing in the R&D employees who developed it as part of the deal. What We Know While...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is moving further into health care and reportedly working with insurers on getting Apple Watches strapped on the wrists of seniors as a key tool for measuring and tracking their health. What To Know CNBC reported Wednesday that Apple is in talks with at least three...

The wearable market continues to grow, but at a slower rate, according to IDC. What Happened Global shipments of wearable devices rose 1.2 percent in the first quarter of 2018 to 25.1 million units, which marks a slowdown from 18-percent growth seen in the same period a year ago, IDC said....