Global Scans · Wearables · Weekly Summary

• [New] By the 2030s, evidence may routinely include data from wearable devices, smart home systems, workplace monitoring software, and algorithmic decision-making systems. Seyfarth Shaw - Technology in Trials of the 2030s
• [New] In 2026, Samsung could go deeper into skin-based detection, with broader nutrition insights and potentially even noninvasive glucose monitoring - one of the long-standing holy grails of wearable health tech that may finally be showing progress. CNet
• [New] Molecular wearable for pregnancy risk monitoring by MoleSense: MoleSense is a Swiss medtech startup developing a non-invasive molecular wearable patch for pregnancy monitoring, focused on detecting hormonal and inflammatory biomarkers through sweat rather than measuring only vital signs. FutureFemHealth
• [New] Smartphones accounted for 47.2% of D2D revenue in 2025, while wearable devices are forecast to grow at an annual rate of 25% through 2031. Mexico Business
• [New] Smartwatches remain the anchor segment, accounting for 37% of wearable shipments in 2025, with shipments expected to rise from 141.15 million in 2025 to 196.4 million by 2031. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Expansion Of Smart Home And Wearable Electronics - The expansion of smart home and wearable electronics is expected to significantly contribute to the growth of the semiconductor microelectronics market by 2030. EIN Presswire
• [New] Injury Prediction Wearable Sensor Market Size and Growth Outlook The injury prediction wearable sensor market is projected to expand rapidly, reaching a value of $4.82 billion by 2030. openpr
• [New] Dive into the top wearable technology trends for 2026, exploring innovations that will enhance daily life and health. Tech Shopping Zone
• [New] Global revenue for wearable healthcare technology is projected to reach $186.14 billion by 2030, as adoption grows among consumers, hospitals, and digital health companies alike. Pi.Tech
• A wearable biosensor developed by Washington State University researchers could improve wireless glucose monitoring for people with diabetes, making it more cost-effective, accurate, and less invasive than current models. WSU Insider
• Within the next decade, wearable devices could provide continuous streams of personalized physiological data that previously required lab tests or clinical monitoring. Yahoo News
• By using wearable technology and remote monitoring, global pharmaceutical industry leaders will recruit more diverse patient populations, improving the efficacy and safety of new treatments. Global Healthcare Magazine
• Wearable deployments increasingly align with the Hype Cycle path for enterprise-grade endpoints and adjacent AI capabilities, guiding risk and value sequencing for CIOs (Gartner research). BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• There will be over 1.5 billion connected wearable devices by 2026, making connectivity paramount. Tech Shopping Zone
• The FDA is deregulating more wearables into an unregulated general wellness category, while HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to have every American wear a wearable within four years, potentially exposing vast amounts of health data to privacy risks. Yahoo News
• An AI-assisted screening tool applied to wearable data successfully identified individuals at risk of left ventricular dysfunction 93% of the time. TopDoctor Magazine
• By 2026, your doctor might prescribe an app or a wearable device as often as a medication, especially for chronic conditions. / USA SiliconSnark

Last updated: 04 May 2026