Deloitte is out with its near-term tech predictions, and they're pretty enthusiastic about wearable tech. Their market experts say there will be $3 billion spent on 10 million units of wearable tech this year. They break it out like this: 4 million smart glasses as at average price of $500, mostly in consumer sales. 4 million fitness bands at $140, although they will not … [Read more...]
2014 Predictions in Wearables: More of the Same, But Get Ready for an Explosive 2015
At the end of each year, tech journalists are usually called upon to predict the year ahead. Having been in the predictions business as a strategic analyst and a journo, I try to keep in mind two maxims: "If you're going to make predictions, make a lot of them. People remember the hits and forget the misses." -- unknown, but possibly economist Milton Friedman "The future is … [Read more...]