Wearable Technology Facts
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The document discusses statistics about wearable technology users in America. It finds that 82% of wearable tech users believe it has enhanced their lives by improving health and fitness for 71% and personal efficiency for 61%. It also predicts that the number of wearable devices will grow from 22 million in 2013 to 175 million by 2018. Usage of health and fitness apps has increased 62% in the past 6 months and the wearable technology healthcare market is projected to exceed $2.9 billion in 2016, accounting for at least half of all wearable technology sales.
Wearable Technology Facts
- 1. of wearable tech users in America believe that it has enhanced their lives. 71% said that it improved their health and fitness 61% claimed their personal efficiency improved 37% said it helped their career develop 13% never remove their device source: trendblog.net 82%
- 2. of wearable tech users in America believe that it has enhanced their lives. source: trendblog.net 82%
- 3. In 2013, there were 22 million wearable devices. that is predicted to grow to 175 million by 2018. source: cisco visual networking index
- 4. In the past 6 months, health and fitness app usage has increased 62%. source: flurry analytics
- 5. in 2016, the market for wearable technologies in healthcare is projected to exceed $2.9 billion this will account for at least half of all wearable technology sales Source: informationweek.com
- 6. top 6 activities for sports & fitness wearables 75% walking 39% running (outdoors) 48% running (indoors) 29% gym class 40% strength training 25% hiking source: HIS Electronics & Media