https://www.wearabletechnologyinsights.com/tag/187/augmented-virtual-and-mixed-reality IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd Recent updates within the wearables sector are bringing futuristic visions to life. From AR smart glasses with real-time narration to smart gumshields that measure impact, the wearables sector is expanding to cover a multitude of markets.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/smart-glasses-and-safer-contact-sports-with-wearables/35292?rsst2id=187https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/smart-glasses-and-safer-contact-sports-with-wearables/35292?rsst2id=187Thu, 17 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Sensing provides a means of understanding the world and realizing information that the human senses cannot detect. From wearables to quantum, IDTechEx's portfolio of research covers a whole array of sensing technologies and the latest developments within the markets.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sensing-tech-for-wearables-and-quantum-with-idtechex/35196?rsst2id=187https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sensing-tech-for-wearables-and-quantum-with-idtechex/35196?rsst2id=187Tue, 25 Aug 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Wearable technology has the means to revolutionize health and wellbeing management, with the introduction of streamlined and miniaturized devices in recent years for diabetes management, assistive audio transcription, and general health stats access.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/accessible-healthcare-and-assistive-technology-with-wearables/35117?rsst2id=187https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/accessible-healthcare-and-assistive-technology-with-wearables/35117?rsst2id=187Fri, 07 Aug 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Wearables is a huge market across major sectors including healthcare and consumer electronics. The scope for versatility and flexibility, along with continuous, accurate data collection make wearable devices a technology unlike any other.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/increased-accuracy-and-real-time-results-with-wearables/35003?rsst2id=187https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/increased-accuracy-and-real-time-results-with-wearables/35003?rsst2id=187Fri, 10 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The ability to print electronics has revolutionized the miniaturization capabilities of technology. This article covers how streamlined, discreet, and flexible electronics are creating waves through the wearables and consumer device markets.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-miniaturization-of-tech-conductive-inks-wearables-and-batteries/34963?rsst2id=187https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-miniaturization-of-tech-conductive-inks-wearables-and-batteries/34963?rsst2id=187Mon, 06 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) This week, the long-anticipated announcement of Google smart eyewear came. It revealed intelligent eyewear with frames designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, announced to be launched sometime in the autumn of 2026.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/google-re-enters-the-smart-eyewear-market/34767?rsst2id=187https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/google-re-enters-the-smart-eyewear-market/34767?rsst2id=187Wed, 20 May 2026 ZZZt.bithell@idtechex.com (Thomas Bithell) Wearables can bridge the communication gap between the body and a computer. This article explores how devices can serve various purposes, from displaying real-time narration from actual speech, to generating readable, measurable signals translated directly from the body and understood within the medical space.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/real-time-narration-head-safety-and-biometrics-with-wearables/34650?rsst2id=187https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/real-time-narration-head-safety-and-biometrics-with-wearables/34650?rsst2id=187Wed, 22 Apr 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) 2026 is an exciting time for smart glasses, with several products expected to be launched from big tech players later this year, which will follow Meta's release of the Ray-Ban Display launched in September 2025. The optics required to give AI smart glasses augmented reality (AR) capabilities are called waveguides and are positioned within the eyepiece. There have been several key developments to waveguide technology which are enabling AR smart glasses which are lightweight, have longer battery life, and have a fashionable form factor. IDTechEx forecasts 35 million AR smart glasses to be sold annually by 2036.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/developments-in-srg-diffractive-waveguides-for-ai-glasses/34515?rsst2id=187https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/developments-in-srg-diffractive-waveguides-for-ai-glasses/34515?rsst2id=187Tue, 31 Mar 2026 ZZZt.bithell@idtechex.com (Thomas Bithell) IDTechEx analyst Thomas Bithell discusses the AR smart glass market and the optics used.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/video-35-million-ar-smart-glasses-in-2036/34491?rsst2id=187https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/video-35-million-ar-smart-glasses-in-2036/34491?rsst2id=187Tue, 24 Mar 2026 ZZZt.bithell@idtechex.com (Thomas Bithell) This article evaluates some of the strengths and weaknesses of reflective and diffractive waveguides used in augmented reality (AR) optics for smart glasses.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/evaluating-waveguide-technologies-for-ar-smart-glasses/34379?rsst2id=187https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/evaluating-waveguide-technologies-for-ar-smart-glasses/34379?rsst2id=187Thu, 12 Feb 2026 ZZZt.bithell@idtechex.com (Thomas Bithell) Missed out on CES this year? Or did you attend but miss the chance to explore the sensor innovations on display? In this article, IDTechEx Principal Technology Analyst Dr Tess Skyrme outlines three important trends for the sensor market evident from our trip to Las Vegas this year.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/three-key-trends-in-the-sensor-market-from-ces-2026/34320?rsst2id=187https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/three-key-trends-in-the-sensor-market-from-ces-2026/34320?rsst2id=187Thu, 05 Feb 2026 ZZZt.skyrme@idtechex.com (Dr Tess Skyrme) Enhancing the relationship between people's health and wellbeing and the global movement of digitalization with the use of wearables will allow for a wider understanding of health conditions or the optimization of communication. This article explores different device types and their use cases.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/digitalization-and-health-data-with-wearable-technology/34274?rsst2id=187https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/digitalization-and-health-data-with-wearable-technology/34274?rsst2id=187Tue, 20 Jan 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) This article describes the variety of optics required for XR (extended reality) devices. For AR glasses, this includes waveguides and other technologies such as birdbath combiners, whilst for VR headsets, solutions include pancake, Fresnel, and aspheric lenses. Across XR devices, different optics solutions are required based on the intended use case, with a variety of factors contributing to the suitability of an optics technology for a specific device. Factors include weight, optical efficiency, image quality, form factor, and cost.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-variety-of-optical-solutions-for-ai-glasses-and-vr-headsets/34273?rsst2id=187https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-variety-of-optical-solutions-for-ai-glasses-and-vr-headsets/34273?rsst2id=187Tue, 20 Jan 2026 ZZZt.bithell@idtechex.com (Thomas Bithell) Translating the body's signals into readable measurements or partaking in the enjoyment of gaming are ever-expanding possibilities with streamlined and accessible wearable devices. This article explores a wide range of wearables, including smart watches, glasses, mouthguards, glucose patches, VR headsets, and brain computer interfaces.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/watching-the-body-tick-making-calculated-moves-with-wearables/34063?rsst2id=187https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/watching-the-body-tick-making-calculated-moves-with-wearables/34063?rsst2id=187Mon, 24 Nov 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Accessing health metrics during any hour of the day is becoming the new norm as wearable technology is gaining traction and becoming increasingly widespread. This article covers some of the most popular wearable types alongside some newer, emerging applications.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/watches-sensing-heartrate-and-glasses-as-display-screens/33922?rsst2id=187https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/watches-sensing-heartrate-and-glasses-as-display-screens/33922?rsst2id=187Thu, 23 Oct 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett)