tech
December 17, 2025
In 2025, wearables made a hard pivot to AI
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TL;DR
- Wearable technology is shifting from its traditional focus on health and fitness to becoming a primary platform for AI.
- Smart glasses are being rebranded as "AI glasses" by companies like Meta and Google, emphasizing hands-free AI interaction.
- New wearable form factors like always-listening pendants, pins, and smart rings are emerging, designed to summarize conversations and provide daily assistance.
- AI features are being integrated into existing wearables, including smartwatches, earbuds, and smart rings, from major tech companies like Samsung, Google, Apple, and Garmin.
- Wearables are seen as the ideal device for AI due to their guaranteed "on-body presence," allowing AI assistants to be available 24/7.
- The trend of wearables becoming synonymous with AI is expected to continue as tech companies view them as ideal vehicles for AI integration.
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