Wearable device is powered by sweat instead of electrolytes

A new generation of wearable devices powered by human sweat instead of electrolytes in batteries could help reduce harmful electronic waste. Researchers in Scotland have developed a flexible supercapacitor made from an absorbent polyester cloth, which wraps around the arm during exercise. Positive and negative ions in the wearer’s sweat interact with the cloth’s surface, … Read more

IDC: Wearable device shipments reached 336.5M in 2019

The wearable tech market soared in the 4th quarter with an 82% growth rate, thanks to hearables, IDC found. Apple Watch Series 5 The Apple Watch Series 5 has been unveiled. Here’s what pros need to know about Apple’s latest smartwatch. Global wearable device shipments reached 336.5 million in 2019, IDC research found. The bulk … Read more