Parks Associates has reported that smartwatch adoption has jumped by 35 percent in 2023. While smart technology combines aesthetics and function, there have been some new developments in the medical field regarding smart devices. Fitness bands, in particular, can monitor heart health, manage diabetes, provide medication reminders, and help with sleep.
From the article, "The Exciting World of Wearable Tech in Medical Applications" by Taylor Morgan
Google has included a hardware switch on the unit that shuts off both the camera and microphone. "The ability to shut off both the camera and the microphone will appeal to those who have privacy conc...
In fact, 76 percent of respondents to a recent Parks Associates survey used their smartwatch to track steps. Sixty percent used them as a heart rate monitor, and 53 percent to track calories. Overall,...
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"NBC has announced its own service that will launch in 2020, and CBS' success is part of the motivation," said Brett Sappington, senior research director at Parks Associates. "NBC also wants to gain...
