The Ultimate Guide to Wearables
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Wearables.
What to know about Wearables
Wearables encompass a diverse range of technology devices designed to be worn on the body, seamlessly integrating with our daily lives to enhance health, fitness, communication, and productivity. This dynamic field includes smartwatches, fitness trackers, hearables, smart glasses, and even smart clothing, which are transforming industries from healthcare to enterprise operations.
Exploring this tag will immerse readers in the evolving landscape of wearable technology, highlighting innovations that track vital signs, facilitate remote healthcare monitoring, and boost workplace efficiency. The stories showcase how major tech companies and emerging startups alike are shaping the future of wearables, with advancements in sensors, connectivity, and AI-powered features.
Readers interested in understanding the impact of wearables on lifestyle, business, and wellbeing will find valuable insights here—covering product launches, market trends, expert analyses, and thoughtful reviews. Whether it's the latest smartwatch, breakthroughs in medical-grade wearables, or the challenges of security and adoption, these stories offer a comprehensive view of how wearable technology is increasingly woven into the fabric of everyday life.
Kiwi Wearables News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
2degrees launches Ring Ring to nudge Kiwis to call
Nearly six in 10 New Zealanders wish they called someone more often, prompting 2degrees to trial a low-tech nudge to swap scrolling for conversation.
Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung's AI companion push
Samsung is recasting AI as an invisible, trusted home companion, using CES 2026 to unveil proactive, privacy-focused smart living.
OPPO unveils Watch X2 Mini in New Zealand from NZD $499
OPPO launches its compact Watch X2 Mini smartwatch in New Zealand from NZD $499, blending style, health tracking and smart features in a sleek design.
Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses
Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.
OfficeMax invests NZD $750,000 in wearable tech upgrade
OfficeMax has invested NZD $750,000 in wearable glove scanning technology to enhance productivity by 20% at its Auckland Distribution Centre.
Samsung powers up its smartwatch and tablet lineup
Samsung has revealed the latest iterations across its range of Galaxy Devices, alongside the launch of Samsung's foldable smartphones.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Wearables
Featured News
Samsung AI push focuses on proactivity, personalisation
Devices that anticipate routines could cut friction for New Zealand users as Samsung extends hyper-personalised AI across phones, wearables and the home.
TeamViewer utilising AI to cut costly digital friction
A survey of 4,000 workers found digital friction is fuelling burnout, tears and staff turnover as TeamViewer automates routine IT tasks.
Reviews
Hands-on review: Google Fitbit Air
Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade
Hands-on review: OPPO Watch S smartwatch
Hands-on Review: Apple Watch SE 3 the sleek, stylish and irresistible option
Hands-on Review: Narwal Flow
Hands-on Review: Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular
Hands-on Review: Suunto Race 2 Sports Watch
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Wearables News
Fitbit extends health partnership
Fitbit and Diabetes New Zealand have announced an extension to their multi-year partnership, are five years of doing business together.
Vodafone to launch eSIMs for devices and wearables
Vodafone is set to roll out eSIMs for devices and wearables in 2020, enhancing connectivity and paving the way for advanced 5G-enabled features.
The power of mobile apps to drive bottom-up innovation
Households and utilities are using phone-linked apps to spot leaks, cut waste and keep water systems working in minutes, not weeks.
Ingram Micro NZ scores exclusive distribution rights to Fitbit
According to Ingram Micro NZ, the move reflects its focus on offering market-leading brands to all of its partners.
Textbooks and landline phones likely to be gone by 2030
By 2030, New Zealanders may ditch textbooks and landlines as digital tools reshape schools, homes and the way services are delivered.
Kiwi innovations take centre stage
Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.
Wearable tech challenge finalists want to rewire stroke-affected brains, decrease fall risk
The C-Prize Challenge invites Kiwi innovators and entrepreneurs to create technology solutions in a designated area.
'Be intellectually promiscuous' - Callaghan urges innovators to push the boundaries on wearable tech
Callaghan is running its biennial C-Prize Challenge, asking Kiwi innovators and entrepreneurs to create the next generation of wearable tech.
Research underway on the impact of Internet of Things
A national study could reveal hundreds of millions of dollars in gains for New Zealand as businesses remain slow to adopt connected devices.
NZ wearables shipments declining & Kiwis are 'over the hype', says IDC
New research from IDC suggests that there's a disconnect between the growing wearables market and Kiwi consumers who may already be over the hype.
Apple gears up for its 27th annual developer conference
Apple will bring developers from around the world to San Francisco for its Worldwide Developers Conference in June.
Xero launches on Apple Watch
Cloud-based accounting software company Xero has launched an Apple Watch application to help small business owners manage their finances.
Huawei NZ joins the new arms race with Huawei Watch
Huawei has debuted its Huawei Watch in New Zealand, with retailers Harvey Norman, Noel Leeming and JB Hi-Fi among the retailers carrying the device.
Apple Watch is on its way - to Noel Leeming
The much-awaited Apple Watch will finally be available to purchase in New Zealand, with Noel Leeming set to sell them.
Fitbit dominates wearables market
Fitbit has experienced positive growth in the share market, dominating in the highly competitive wearables space.
New Zealand: Huawei's TalkBand B2 is here
As the second generation of the TalkBand series, the B2 was created at Huawei's Paris design centre and echoes the design of the Huawei P8 smartphone.
Wearable tech start-up launches US$200,000 crowdfunding campaign
Kiwi start-up I Measure U has launched a US$200,000 crowdfunding campaign today on Californian-based platform, Indiegogo.
Kiwi wearable company takes on the world, starting in Germany
StretchSense, an Auckland wearable tech firm, is a finalist in the WT Innovation World Cup, showcasing in Munich with new tech aiming at multiple sectors.
Snap revenue rises 19% as users near 1 billion mark
Snap is edging towards one billion monthly users as advertising and subscription sales help lift quarterly revenue 19% to USD $1.60 billion.
Global intelligent eyewear shipments jump 83% in Q1
Momentum is shifting to lighter wearables as VR headset shipments fell 17% and rising memory costs squeeze profit margins across the sector.