There’s no doubt technology has made significant strides this past decade. One particularly interesting evolution is wearable technology. Moving from merely tracking heart rates, they’ve evolved to become an integral part of lives. These wrist-based computers now connect with smartphones, interact with apps, and have become full-fledged health gadgets capable of alerting us when something is amiss.
It’s no surprise Apple, Google, and Samsung are heavy hitters in this field, consistently iterating on their respective smartwatches. These tech giants are constantly in a race to offer more sophisticated and, inevitably, more health-centric features. However, it’s also exciting to see startups like Oura, Biostrap and Whoop bring fresh perspectives.
But what does the future hold for wearable tech? Some predict they will amalgamate with augmented or virtual reality, while others see them becoming an integral part of predictive healthcare and remote patient monitoring. Perhaps there’s the potential it can be threaded deeper into our garments or seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, fostering the concept of ubiquitous computing.
What’s your take on all this? Where do you see the future of wearable tech and what emerging trends are you most excited about?
