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The global wearables market is expected to grow by 9.4% in 2020, the market intelligence provider IDC says, adding that this would be a major slowdown from the 89% growth in 2019, with the coronavirus pandemic affecting supply in the first half of the year.

Consumer electronics company Withings has launched what it says is the first hybrid smartwatch combine medical grade electrocardiogram and sleep apnea detection as part of treatment for cardiovascular and sleep issues.

Wearables have the potential to transform the construction industry through the ability to improve safety and efficiency for workers, according to a new report which forecasts the wearable tech industry will grow to reach US$54 billion by 2023.