The Verge - Here are some of our predictions for 2025, but what are some of yours? Presented by @T-Mobile
The video highlights the evolution of health and fitness wearables, emphasizing the trend towards FDA-cleared features. Companies like Apple, Samsung, and Google are integrating advanced health monitoring capabilities such as sleep apnea and pulse detection into their devices. This trend is expected to intensify as companies focus on preemptive health issue detection. Additionally, the video introduces the development of a new smart lock standard called Aero, which uses NFC and UWB technologies to enable devices like phones and watches to function as keys, potentially replacing physical keys. Lastly, the video touches on the potential impact of political changes on electric vehicle incentives in the U.S., suggesting that the end of government incentives could challenge American automakers to innovate or risk losing ground to international competitors.
Key Points:
- Health wearables are advancing with FDA-cleared features for early health issue detection.
- Smart lock technology is evolving with the Aero standard, enabling devices to replace physical keys.
- Political changes may end EV incentives, challenging U.S. automakers to innovate.
- Apple, Samsung, and Google are leading in integrating health monitoring features.
- The shift in EV incentives could push automakers towards more affordable, innovative models.