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Digital sensors – Eyes and ears.

Reply to this post           Sensors are the eyes and ears of AI. Data is the raw material of artificial intelligence (see here) meaning that will...

Wearables – Holding pattern

Reply to this post           Wearables are sitting in a holding pattern.  Amazon, eBay and Google (Maps) have ceased supporting their apps on the Apple Watch,...

Fitbit – Boredom bites.

Reply to this post           User indifference likely to drive further estimate cuts in 2017. Fitbit issued a horrible profit warning as users appear to be...

Fitbit and GoPro – Horrific Halloween

Reply to this post           I see acquisition as the endgame for both players.  GoPro and Fitbit have both been hit again by the simple fact...

Wearables – Deadly drift.

Reply to this post           Still, no one knows why they should buy one.  Apple Watch 2 has failed to revive the flagging smartwatch market in...

Fitbit Q2 16A – Breathing space

Reply to this post           Fitbit has earned time to develop its ecosystem.  Fitbit reported good Q2 16A results as demand continues to be steady while...

Wearables – Wrong direction

Reply to this post           Precipitous decline underscores the problem.  It looks like demand for smartwatches has precipitously declined in Q2 16A, taking the overall outlook...

Fitbit Q1 16A – Forced hand.

Reply to this post           Fitbit is being forced to spend to stay ahead. Fitbit reported good Q1 16A results but cut guidance in order to...

Wearables – All pain, little gain.

Reply to this post           Wearables are already a commodity despite unit growth. Pebble is the latest wearables company to show signs of stress as it...

Wearables – Not first class

Reply to this post           Medical device makers have more time to save themselves Amid a rather muted first day at CES came the news that...