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Zacks Exclusive: James Hayward of IDTechEx Discusses the Future of Wearables
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In a special edition of Zacks Friday Finish Line, Content Writer Ryan McQueeney and Editor Maddy Johnson are joined by technology analyst James Hayward of IDTechEx, a provider of independent market research based in Cambridge, U.K.
Since its founding in 1999, IDTechEx has provided independent market research, business intelligence, and events on emerging technology to clients in over 80 countries. The firm conducts primary research through interviews, site visits, and events across the world, getting the insight first.
James is one of IDTechEx’s resident experts on wearable technology, and together, we discussed notable consumer-level wearables products like Apple’s (AAPL - Free Report) Apple Watch at Fitbit’s fitness tracking devices, as well as growth within the broader wearables industry.
Apart from mainstream tech devices, the average consumer is likely unaware of other forms of wearable technology, but there are many applications out there. James talks about some interesting wearable tech products in the health and defense industries, and how these sectors are changing because of this technology.
James also gave insight into the future of wearable technology, and whether or not it will become ubiquitous, affecting the way consumers interact with the world around them.
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Zacks Exclusive: James Hayward of IDTechEx Discusses the Future of Wearables
In a special edition of Zacks Friday Finish Line, Content Writer Ryan McQueeney and Editor Maddy Johnson are joined by technology analyst James Hayward of IDTechEx, a provider of independent market research based in Cambridge, U.K.
Since its founding in 1999, IDTechEx has provided independent market research, business intelligence, and events on emerging technology to clients in over 80 countries. The firm conducts primary research through interviews, site visits, and events across the world, getting the insight first.
James is one of IDTechEx’s resident experts on wearable technology, and together, we discussed notable consumer-level wearables products like Apple’s (AAPL - Free Report) Apple Watch at Fitbit’s fitness tracking devices, as well as growth within the broader wearables industry.
Apart from mainstream tech devices, the average consumer is likely unaware of other forms of wearable technology, but there are many applications out there. James talks about some interesting wearable tech products in the health and defense industries, and how these sectors are changing because of this technology.
James also gave insight into the future of wearable technology, and whether or not it will become ubiquitous, affecting the way consumers interact with the world around them.
Stocks that Aren't in the News…Yet
You are invited to download the full, up-to-the-minute list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 "Strong Buys" free of charge. Many of these companies are almost unheard of by the general public and just starting to get noticed by Wall Street. They have been pinpointed by the Zacks system that nearly tripled the market from 1988 through 2015, with a stellar average gain of +26% per year. See these high-potential stocks now >>