Hearables stories
India's wearable market slipped for a second year as smartwatch shipments slumped, even while earwear held up and offline retail gained ground.
Global shipments of wearable devices are set to rise by 6.1% in 2024, hitting 538 million units, although growth is expected to slow in 2025.
IDC states worldwide shipments of wearable devices reached 153.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, a year-over-year increase of 27.2%.
Futuresource Consulting has released a detailed discussion of the way that the changing face of office communication is affecting the headset market.
While many consumers cannot afford the latest Apple Watch, there is an untapped demand for cheaper smartwatches.
Weighing four grams, BlueAnt's Pump Air 2 are one of the world's smallest and lightest true wireless microbuds.
The wearable device market surged by 85.2% in 2Q19, with 'hearables' capturing 46.9% of the market, driven by new products and second-time buyers.
Wristbands are set to lose their dominance as hearables and industrial applications keep the wearables market moving forward.
More than 20 million headphone users will gain access to live radio, sports and podcasts as TuneIn expands onto Bragi's platform.
Samsung launches Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds4 in Australia, promising all-day comfort, enhanced ANC and tighter Galaxy AI integration.