The year 2024 is approaching, which means now is a good opportunity to speculate about the notable tech wearable trends that will emerge this year. There are many anticipated new products, such as the Apple Watch 10, Pixel Watch 3, and Oura Ring 4, that we can be excited about.
By the way, I’m not referring to brighter screens, improved battery life, or a greater variety of forms and designs – each new version of the calendar has these anticipated specification enhancements. Here are the main characteristics, capabilities, and patterns that I think will distinguish tech wearables in 2024 from previous years.
Artificial intelligence is present everywhere, including on your watch.
While certain consumer technology businesses may boast about their capabilities, others deliver on their promises of artificial intelligence.
AI is currently a popular term. In 2024, it will become meaningless due to excessive use by corporate marketing departments that are desperate. However, there is no need to be concerned about it. While several consumer technology businesses may claim to prioritise artificial intelligence, others genuinely demonstrate their commitment by effectively integrating AI technologies into their products.
Windows plans to include a specialised AI chatbot button on next desktop keyboards. How could artificial intelligence be incorporated into technology wearables? We will discover shortly. The Black Shark S1 Pro, a smartwatch designed for dedicated gamers, will soon be released with integrated ChatGPT Voice compatibility. This feature is expected to enable users to perform a wide variety of operations using voice commands, surpassing the capabilities of current voice assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri.
With the widespread availability of ChatGPT Voice at no cost, likely, other manufacturers of smartwatches will quickly adopt this feature.
Regarding fitness tracking, anticipate that prominent companies such as Apple, Google, and Garmin will persist in utilising AI-driven processing, behind the scenes, to maximise the potential of user data. This has the potential to result in more accurate fitness tracking, better screening for health abnormalities, and personalised suggestions for workouts and recovery.
Increased attention on wearables that are not dependent on the wrist.
The Oura Ring Generation 3 is scheduled for an update in 2024.
The Oura Ring is a highly sought-after smart ring that is widely recognized for its emphasis on monitoring exercise, sleep, and recuperation. Unlike other fitness trackers like Fitbits and Apple Watches, the Oura is quite inconspicuous. To the casual observer, it simply looks like an ordinary stainless steel band.
In 2024, it is expected that the current Oura Ring will be updated to Generation Four. We believe that the new device will have a slimmer design, extra health-focused functions, and maybe even the ability to enable digital payments.
Samsung is also expected to release its smart ring shortly, possibly as early as next week. Our examination of the alleged Samsung Galaxy Ring provides additional information about that item.
A new top-of-the-line Movano Evie Ring is also expected to be released in 2024, with a stronger emphasis on tracking women’s health. And in contrast to the Oura Ring Gen 3, it is unlikely that the improved Evie will necessitate a monthly subscription.
Can we see smart ring releases from other major technology companies, such as Apple or Google? Maybe. The intelligent ring market is still very limited but certainly expanding.
Enhanced surveillance for severe medical diseases
The upcoming Apple Watch will include additional health functions compared to the previous Series 9 versions. (Image source: Future)
Many contemporary smartwatches monitor the quality of sleep, stress levels, and heart rate. Several models also have built-in ECG sensors to track any signals of an abnormal heartbeat, which could suggest that a user has atrial fibrillation or AFIB, a potentially life-threatening illness.
In 2024, next smartwatches will be able to detect a broader range of significant health issues, such as high blood pressure and interrupted breathing during sleep. Both are quiet dangers that might go unrecognised, possibly resulting in heart failure or stroke.
The upcoming Apple Watch 10, for example, is expected to detect indicators of hypertension by utilising a type of blood pressure monitoring that is based on the wrist. In the meanwhile, alerts for sleep apnea could be sent when significant disruptions in breathing patterns are identified.
Apple, naturally, is not the sole brand we anticipate to release enhanced health monitoring technology. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is expected to have on-wrist blood pressure measurements, subject to approval by the FDA in the US.
More options are available for pet health wearables
Although subscription-based GPS dog collars have been available for a while, pet wearables that focus exclusively on tracking health, such as physical activity, food, and sleep, are becoming increasingly prevalent.
FitBark, for example, offers its device with and without a built-in GPS. The second option is a one-time purchase for $69. PitPat, a firm based in the UK, also offers their dog activity monitor in two different options, depending on your requirements and willingness to pay for a subscription.
In 2024, anticipate a broader range of pet health-tracking devices becoming available for purchase, including collars and collar accessories. Additionally, keep an eye out for conventional technology businesses venturing into the field of pet wellness. How would a “Fitbit Woof” appear? And what about the collar called “Apple iDog”?
In the end, pets are a lucrative industry. In 2022, Americans alone spent over $136 billion on their beloved animals. And large technology companies are particularly interested in large market prospects.
An ongoing series of legal conflicts
In addition, 2024 is expected to be a year filled with legal conflicts around intellectual property, misappropriation of trade secrets, copyright violations, and other related matters.
Apple is currently involved in a long-lasting legal dispute around its blood oxygen monitoring technology, which may or may not conclude in 2024. And that is just one of several patent disputes facing the Cupertino company. AliveCor, another manufacturer of medical devices, has also sued Apple of patent infringement. The lawsuit is still ongoing but is expected to resolve shortly.
The recent copyright infringement lawsuit the New York Times filed against OpenAI, the maker of the well-known AI-powered ChatGPT, is another crucial case to keep an eye on. The Times reports that OpenAI educated its computers using pirated material, to be more precise. The decision could have significant effects on the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies in popular tech gadgets.
These are only a handful of the important technology-related legal disputes that are expected to unfold in 2024. Anticipate numerous other lawsuits, both baseless and legitimate, to occur in the next 12 months.
What other tech-wearable trends might we expect in 2024?
And there you go—a complete year of wearable technology developments summarised in one brief piece. Certainly, they are not the only ones to be vigilant about. This is where you step in. Which trends do you believe will have the most significant influence on smartwatches, fitness trackers, and wearable technology in 2024? Please inform us in the comments section.
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