New wearable devices may become popular targets for hackers and some malicious groups Wearable technology is gaining ground. While relatively few companies have plans to release a wearable device in the near future, there are some big-name companies that will be among the first to tackle market challenges when they introduce their devices in 2015 and 2016. Apple is one such company. Apple plans to launch its Apple Watch platform in the very near future, but the company will have to address some serious security issues if it wants to…
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Survey presents some interesting data about wearable technology
New survey aims to gauge consumer interest in wearable devices coming from certain brands PricewaterhousCoopers, a multinational professional services network, has released the results of a new survey concerning wearable technology. The survey has collected information from 1,000 respondents and is meant to gauge consumer interest in wearable devices coming from various brands. Over the past few years, there has been some question as to whether or not consumers would show any interest in wearable devices. Because these devices offer few features that cannot be found on a conventional smartphone,…
Read MoreWearable technology could play a role in mobile commerce
Wearable devices may one day become prominent mobile commerce platforms Mobile commerce is becoming more common throughout the world, and this is making people more comfortable with the idea of paying for things with their smartphones and tablets. Soon, smartphones will not be the only way that people can participate in mobile commerce, as wearable devices are beginning to show off their digital commerce abilities. Brian Scott, vice president of the Members Group, recently highlighted the potential for wearable devices to serve as mobile commerce platforms at an event. For…
Read MoreWhat is the Future of Wearable Technology?
The future of wearable devices is still uncertain. New devices are being unveiled on a seemingly daily basis as companies attempt to take advantage of the apparent demand for wearable technology. Many of the devices being offered by such companies have novelty value, but little practical use. Notably, one of the only sectors of wearable technology that has any significant activity has to do with tracking activity. Smartwatches, bracelets, and other such devices that keep track of a person’s physical activity have become somewhat popular, but every other sector of…
Read MoreSamsung’s next smartwatch will support mobile payments
Samsung and Apple may clash on the mobile commerce battlefield Samsung has been looking for ways to compete with Apple for some time. The two companies have been rivals for years, but neither has managed to established a significant lead over the other until the last generation of smartphones. Samsung was able to garner favor from consumers because of its use of NFC technology, but now Apple has entered into the mobile payments space with a new service supporting NFC-based payments. Samsung is now taking an ambitious step in the…
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