The incredible, expanding world of wearable technology, from the very latest on Google Glass’ optical partnerships and Rx programs to competitive emerging products

摘要

Make no mistake—wearable technology is here to stay, from the heads-up display (HUD) Google Glass to the soon-to-launch Apple Watch. In fact, according to a September report from Juniper Research, a U.K.-based market research firm that specializes in wireless technology, wearable smart device shipments are expected to more than quadruple globally by 2017, reaching 116 million units, compared to an estimated 27 million this year.