Smartwatch sales spurred by pandemic

Users want smartwatches to help reduce bad practices that may negatively affect their wellness in the long run. — AFP Relaxnews

Smartwatches are increasingly becoming popular as they offer more health monitoring features, even in basic models.

US tech research firm Counterpoint released a report titled Global Smartwatch Model Tracker which reported that wearables had seen a 27% increase in global shipments in the second quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year.