蘑菇AV

The EU鈥檚 objectives: Regulators want iOS to support more third-party devices, including smartwatches and earbuds. The EU also wants Apple to open third-party access to iOS features like notifications, Wi-Fi auto-connect, AirPlay, AirDrop, NFC, and Bluetooth switching.

Amazon is expanding its AI footprint through acquisitions like Bee, maker of a wearable bracelet that transcribes conversations and uses AI to create searchable histories and action items. This move reflects broader industry trends, yet analysts are skeptical about consumer adoption of such always-listening devices.

As Apple鈥檚 former design star Jony Ive and other ex-employees help shape the next big thing鈥攁n AI wearable with OpenAI鈥攐utside Cupertino, pressure mounts for Apple to respond. Some likely solutions: Apple has options that don鈥檛 require immediate internal AI advancements. Focus on hardware.

Our take: Google could outmaneuver other mainstream smart glasses by incorporating features like heart rate or step tracking from its Fitbit property. While the demo previewed innovative features, they鈥檙e all still in development. If they make it into the final version of Google鈥檚 product, its glasses could surpass Meta鈥檚.

Still, consumers may have accepted that using AI means feeding data to the system, so Meta鈥檚 policies may not deter shoppers already comfortable with the concept of smart wearables.

Best Buy offers a broad range of technology discounts鈥擳Vs, laptops, headphones, cameras, smartwatches鈥攁longside up to 50% off major appliances. Home Depot鈥檚 sale鈥攚hich runs through Wednesday, May 28鈥攆eatures deals on outdoor lighting, soil, plants, grills, and garden tools. Walmart is marking down everything from laptops to grills.

Fitbit smartwatches, website cut as Google favors Pixel Watch: Google phases out Versa and Sense to promote its costlier Pixel Watch, sidelining Fitbit鈥檚 better battery life and affordability.

Many consumers may accept that using AI and AI-enabled wearables means handing over personal data to Big Tech. Our take: Meta鈥檚 goals with Aperol and Bellini are likely twofold: Provide users with a personalized assistant with memory and context to support complex requests, and gather information to serve its ad business and model-training efforts.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what to make of the deal between the writers and studios, whether we'll soon be interacting with synthetic social networks, if AI can really improve customer service, wearable AI technology potentially replacing the smartphone, how much people have saved for retirement, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha, director of forecasting Oscar Orozco and analyst Max Willens.

Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on Wear OS smartwatches, with support for tasks like setting reminders and sending emails. The Gemini Live voice assistant is also coming to Android Auto and Google TV, offering hands-free access to generative AI (genAI) tools such as summarizing the day鈥檚 news or asking it to play a movie.

Microsoft鈥檚 decision reflects declining interest in heavy headsets, with next-gen AR glasses setting the stage for wearable tech鈥檚 future.

From voice-activated AI to cutting-edge wearables, Meta's latest updates signal a push to dominate emerging tech markets.

Meta鈥檚 Orion glasses could redefine wearables: Zuckerberg鈥檚 vision for a smartphone-free future is clear, but Orion鈥檚 massive $10,000 production cost stands in the way of mainstream success.

Revenues for Mac and iPad also came in above expectations, but other products like Wearables fell below analyst estimates. That said, there seems to be trouble ahead. Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that the company expects a $900 million headwind resulting from tariffs in the current quarter, resulting in Apple鈥檚 shares falling nearly 3% Friday morning.

Breakthrough technologies in touchable 3D holograms present a compelling alternative vision鈥攅nabling users to physically manipulate virtual objects in mid-air without any wearable devices. These non-wearable approaches using volumetric displays could create intuitive, collaborative experiences that bypass the social acceptance and comfort challenges of head-worn devices.

Insecure smart devices fuel massive botnets like Mirai, enabling larger, more frequent attacks. Geopolitical tensions. State-sponsored actors and hacktivists increasingly weaponize DDoS in cyber conflicts. Ransom and extortion. Attackers use short, hyper-volumetric strikes to cripple businesses for quick payouts. Cheaper attack tools.

Consumers are increasingly becoming more comfortable with technology, and the usage of health apps and wearables is becoming more prevalent. Explore how consumers are using technology to monitor their health and wellness, and learn more about the market potential.

On today's episode, we discuss what omnichannel healthcare should look like, how patients are using social media to find health information, and why physicians don't want to review their patients' wearable data. "In Other News," we talk about what will happen moving forward regarding patient health information being shared for advertising purposes and why Best Buy is teaming up with Atrium Health. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Lisa Phillips.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what the hell happened鈥攁nd is happening鈥攖o online ads, whether the video streaming boom is officially over, the next big wearable category, what happens when the First Amendment collides with social media, what the world would look like if there were only 100 people, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood and analysts Ross Benes and Blake Droesch.

The Android Show will highlight the expansion from smartphones to wearables, cars, and TVs and as a conduit for Gemini鈥檚 AI features. The timing is critical given Samsung, OnePlus, and Chinese brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Honor are pushing aggressive new designs, AI features, and custom ecosystems. What鈥檚 Google trying to fix?

A focus on longer battery life and lighter design could secure a lead over Samsung in the high-growth wearables market.

Why it matters: AI and health monitoring are driving adoption of Apple, Oura, Google鈥檚 Fitbit and other smart wearable devices. 77% of US adults are willing to use AI-assisted healthcare, according to a November 2024 survey from Harris Poll and Gwynedd Mercy University.