Google all but confirms Android 11 for Wear OS, reiterates interest in wearables – 9to5Google
Google all but confirms Android 11 for Wear OS, reiterates interest in wearables 9to5Google
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Wearables could compromise corporate data
As smartwatches and other wearables gain popularity, experts are warning of potential data security risks in workplaces.
Some employees have begun connecting their personal smartwatches with corporate Wi-Fi networks, which could mimic the problems caused when personal smartphones started showing up at work several years ago. That earlier bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend fostered an explosion of software products from various vendors for managing devices securely, alongside laptops and desktops.
As wearables begin to flood the workplace, the risk to employers could begin to look like “BYOD on steroids,” said Peter Gillespie, an attorney at Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers.
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Are wearables dead? This report says consumer interest is declining fast
A report released today shows that consumer demand for wearables in the U.S. has declined steeply and steadily since the 2014 holiday shopping season, and is now lower than it was at the beginning of last year.
Argus Insights based its report based on more than 327,000 consumer reviews to determine interest in the market over time. The research found that the wearables market was briefly captivated by the Apple Watch in September 2014, but instead gravitated toward the less-expensive Fitbit fitness band for the 2015 holiday season. Since then, however, consumers have generally lost interest in wearable devices, as this chart shows.
Argus InsightsThe report acknowledged a similar dip in interest in wearables in early 2014, following a spike during the preceding holiday season, but pointed out that demand eventually rebounded, ultimately peaking by the end of the year. This year, the market for wearable devices has largely failed to recapture consumer interest.
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’90s wonder Lycos launches wearables for Android security – Network World
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'90s wonder Lycos launches wearables for Android security
Network World Lycos, the search engine and Web portal that enjoyed some success before Google came along and wiped the floor with everyone, is getting into the wearables business with a smart watch and ring. ted talks logo · Six TED Talks that can change your career. |