Top Subsectors for Wearable Tech

The wearable tech scene can be broken down into several major types of technology.
According to an article on TechCrunch, the market can be divided as follows:

Smartwatches
We have seen the launch of smartwatches over the past few years and this is by far one of the most popular categories for the average consumer.
There is of course the Apple Watch and Samsung Gear S2, but also companies such as Fossil who have been making analog watches since the 50’s have entered the wearables market. Currently there is a large discussion over what exactly the smartwatch is able to do, and there has been much criticism over how many are dependant on another device such as your smartphone.
Head Mounted Displays
If we were to break down this category into two subcategories, we have Virtual Reality (a fully immersed experience), and Augmented Reality (an integrated experience with the real world).
The Oculus Rift would be an example of a VR device, and the Google Glass or Microsoft Hololens are examples of AR hardware. What’s mostly exciting is how this will soon affect the way we work and live with AR technology as well as enjoy entertainment through VR. Check out this clip of a hololens demo where a user is playing the popular game Minecraft displayed both on the wall, and in 3D on a tabletop.

Fitness trackers and smart clothing also made the cut for TechCrunch. Click here to read the full article.