Global Scans · Wearables · Weekly Summary

• [New] Global wearable device shipments are expected to reach 614 million units in 2026, up from 591 million in 2025. Sahha
• [New] Wearable ultrasound technology has the potential to enable continuous prenatal monitoring and improve pregnancy outcomes in ways that were previously not possible. SciTechDaily
• Qualcomm's secret weapon here could be its ability to scale through industry partnerships - notably with partners like Samsung, Motorola, Xiaomi, and Google - so be on the lookout for announcements that focus on Snapdragon Wear Elite adoption by popular and disruptive wearable device brands. Futurum
• Expect fewer new Quest models and longer refresh cycles, with R&D investment flowing toward glasses and wearable form factors. Tech Insider
• The next wave - Apple's rumored lighter smart-glasses, Meta's Orion successor, and a class of medical-specific HMDs - will be wearable for full clinical shifts. VR Vision

Last updated: 22 June 2026